Read over the article individually. Then, as a group, complete the questions.
- What are the key issues being addressed in the news article?
- What kinds of evidence or data is used by the author or those quoted within the article? Does the evidence seem credible? Why or why not?
- How would you characterize the depth of the article? How thorough or detailed is it?
- What is The Times? What can you find out about The Times? Look for information on Google. Does it seem like a credible source of information? Why or why not?
- Summarize your overall evaluation of this source in the context of your research on trafficking in women. How does it relate? What are its strengths? Its limitations?
- What else might you want to research in relation to this article to get a more well-rounded view of the topic? Consider information missing in this article or information referenced in this article but not cited.
