Evaluating Sources is a stand-alone module useful for classes at any level. It is 20-30 minutes long depending on whether the optional Activities are used.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to distinguish between credible and non-credible sources using different criteria such as the CRAAP Test, SIFT method, lateral reading
Librarian in Class
Discusses various methods to assess the credibility of sources
Demonstrates how to apply a method to information found online
Assessment
Read a short article / webpage and explain 3 of the 5 ways that make it credible or not credible
Activities (optional)
Students evaluate 2 websites / sources and determine which one is credible
