Description
What It Is:
This worksheet introduces students to key criteria for evaluating information sources, including author credibility, evidence, bias, and currency.
Why Use It:
It helps students develop critical thinking skills by learning how to judge whether a source is reliable, objective, and trustworthy before using it in research or writing.
How to Use It:
• Review the source evaluation criteria chart (author, evidence, bias, currency).
• Read a short source description provided in the worksheet.
• Answer guided questions to evaluate the reliability of the source.
• Explain reasoning using evidence from the description.
Grade Suitability:
Best suited for Grades 5–7.
• Upper elementary research skills lessons.
• Introduction to media literacy and source evaluation.
Target Users:
Upper elementary students, ELA teachers, librarians, research skills instructors, and homeschool learners.
This worksheet introduces students to key criteria for evaluating information sources, including author credibility, evidence, bias, and currency.
Why Use It:
It helps students develop critical thinking skills by learning how to judge whether a source is reliable, objective, and trustworthy before using it in research or writing.
How to Use It:
• Review the source evaluation criteria chart (author, evidence, bias, currency).
• Read a short source description provided in the worksheet.
• Answer guided questions to evaluate the reliability of the source.
• Explain reasoning using evidence from the description.
Grade Suitability:
Best suited for Grades 5–7.
• Upper elementary research skills lessons.
• Introduction to media literacy and source evaluation.
Target Users:
Upper elementary students, ELA teachers, librarians, research skills instructors, and homeschool learners.