Today we will
Evaluate sources based on:
- The credibility of the author
- The quality of the publisher
- The quality of the data and how it is presented
Questions? Ask me!
Welcome!
- Pre-workshop surveyPlease fill out this brief survey at the beginning of class.
Assessing Expertise
Activity: Evaluating Credibility
In small groups, investigate your assigned source that makes a claim about climate science. Use Google or another search engine to research the author(s).
Use the handout provided to take notes and be prepared to answer these questions:
- Who authored the source? Would you consider them credible? Why or why not?
- What kind of evidence do they provide? Does it seem valid?
- What motivations might they have for making the claim?
- Claim #1: Climage change will wipe out all of humanity in 5 yearsNote: This tweet was deleted.
Silenced Science
Read more about the controversy between Exxon climate scientists data and the company's internal documents.
Political leaders can also attempt to silence science.
Finding Credible Scholarly Sources
You can find a varity of scholarly sources for free online and in library databases. Remember though, not all sources are credible. You should still evaluate the sources you find. However, the library is a trusted place to find quality journals.
End of Session
- Post-workshop surveyPlease fill out this brief survey with a reflection on what you learned before you leave class. Thank you for your feedback!