This module is built on the learn section to analyze information sources using the critical thinking framework. You will be able to investigate a source, like course readings, social media posts, or something interesting you heard from others. You will evaluate the use of evidence and the logical soundness following a step-by-step instruction:
- Identifying Information
- Questioning & Assessing Information
- Understanding by Making Connections
Navigate between the steps by using the arrows or the left menu.
When you have completed all the steps, you can save your documentation as a Word document.
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Let's start by identifying an information source you want to investigate. It could be either academic or non-academic including journal articles, newspapers, websites, expert opinions, social media posts, etc.
Source Title
Source Arthor
Container (name of newspaper, journal, blog, website, etc.)
Date Created or Published
URL
In this step, you will clarify your understanding of the information source. As you examine the source, it is important to determine the quality of the information provided with it. Ask yourself:
Is the information well researched? Are there references to sources that will provide evidence for the claims made? If not, what is missing in the context?
What are the underlying assumptions in the information source? Are there any explicit or implict biases?
Making connections is a critical step of critiquing the information source. It is about reflecting the application of use and incorporating different perspectives. Let's work on the following questions!
How does the information connect to your field of study? How does it help you in your day-to-day?
What are some alternative or contrasting sources/arguments you can think of?
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