| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page |
Warrington, Kate, et al. Assessing Source Credibility for Crafting a Well-Informed Argument. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words |
This article walks students through how to use critical reading strategies to help them select credible sources for their research papers and helps them understand how critical reading assignments they may have completed earlier in the semester have prepared them for the difficult task of select- ing sources. Through analysis of how logos, ethos, and pathos are used in potential sources, students will understand that these persuasive tech- niques can influence the overall credibility of a source. Seven questions are presented that aid in critical reading, and examples of student writing are provided that demonstrate the connection between the use of persuasive techniques and their effect on the credibility of a particular source. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. |
In Jack’s case, he knows who the author is because he read the introductory material, and he believes Allison is knowledgeable about the subject because she writes about herself in a way that Jack perceives to be honest and forthright. |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This relates to the article we read previously about credibility of sources. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. |
Why do we use sources that aren’t credible? |
