Evaluating Evidence

What is the definition of evidence?

• Evidence is irrelevant information that is not used to support or prove a fact or claim.

• Evidence is information or material used to disprove a fact or claim.

• Evidence is subjective and can be interpreted differently by different people.

• Information or material used to support or prove a fact or claim.

Why is it important to evaluate evidence?

What are some common types of evidence used in ELA?

• Personal opinion

• Visual evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Textual evidence, anecdotal evidence

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources of evidence?

• Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

• Primary sources are sources that support a particular argument or claim, while secondary sources are sources that oppose a particular argument or claim.

• Primary sources are interpretations or analyses of original materials, while secondary sources are first-hand accounts.

• Primary sources are secondary materials or second-hand accounts, while secondary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts.

How can bias affect the evaluation of evidence?

• Bias has no impact on the evaluation of evidence.

• Bias can distort the evaluation of evidence.

• Bias can enhance the evaluation of evidence.

• Bias can only affect the evaluation of subjective evidence.

What are some strategies for evaluating the credibility of a source?

• Only considering the popularity of the source

• Relying solely on the author's reputation

• Not fact-checking the information with other sources

• Checking the author's credentials, examining the source's reputation, verifying the information with other reliable sources, assessing the objectivity and bias of the source, and considering the timeliness and relevance of the information.

Why is it important to consider the author's expertise when evaluating evidence?

• To determine the popularity of the evidence

• To determine the credibility and reliability of the evidence.

• To understand the author's personal opinions

• To evaluate the grammar and spelling in the evidence

What are some red flags that indicate a source may not be reliable?

• lack of credible sources, biased or one-sided information, outdated information, sensational or exaggerated claims, and grammatical or spelling errors

• lack of citations or references, unverified claims, lack of expertise or authority, conflicting information, and poor website design

• lack of credible sources, biased or one-sided information, outdated information, sensational or exaggerated claims, and grammatical or spelling errors

• inconsistent or contradictory information, lack of transparency or accountability, excessive use of emotional language, lack of peer review or editorial oversight, and lack of fact-checking

How can cross-referencing multiple sources help in evaluating evidence?

• By providing a broader perspective and reducing bias.

• By limiting the available information and increasing subjectivity.

• By creating confusion and reducing credibility.

• By increasing bias and narrowing the perspective.

Why is it important to consider the date of publication when evaluating evidence?

• To determine the relevance, accuracy, and currency of the information.

• To evaluate the formatting of the information.

• To assess the length of the publication.

• To determine the author's credibility.