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Lesson 1 - Evaluating Sources
Lesson 1 - Evaluating Sources
to know - how to evaluate a source
to know - how to evaluate a source
to be able to - analyse usefulness and reliability of sources in history
to be able to - analyse usefulness and reliability of sources in history
usefulness
usefulness
Usefulness is an evaluation of how helpful a source is in providing information about a topic.
Usefulness is an evaluation of how helpful a source is in providing information about a topic.
The usefulness of your souce will depend on your sub-question you are linking it to.
The usefulness of your souce will depend on your sub-question you are linking it to.
If a source provides some information on your topic, it's going to be useful.
If a source provides some information on your topic, it's going to be useful.
how to evaluate usefulness
how to evaluate usefulness
Judgement - a judgment about if it is or isn't useful.
Topic - the topic about which its usefulness is being considered. This relates to your sub-question.
Evidence - evidence from the source to justify your judgement. This can be a direct or indirect quote.
Copy of Charlie Perkins - Moree.pdfi do- usefulness
i do- usefulness
This is my evaluation on the usefulness of this extract from A Bastard Like Me by Charlie Perkins. In this extract, Perkins explains what happened in Moree during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
This is my evaluation on the usefulness of this extract from A Bastard Like Me by Charlie Perkins. In this extract, Perkins explains what happened in Moree during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
This account of the 1965 Freedom Rides by Charles Perkins is extremely useful for understanding the racism and segregation that existed in Australia during the 1960's. For example, the pool manager said "Sorry, no darkies allowed in" and Perkins was "literally covered in spit" as he left the venue after the Freedom Riders successfully got entry for ten Indigenous children to swim in the pool.
This account of the 1965 Freedom Rides by Charles Perkins is extremely useful for understanding the racism and segregation that existed in Australia during the 1960's. For example, the pool manager said "Sorry, no darkies allowed in" and Perkins was "literally covered in spit" as he left the venue after the Freedom Riders successfully got entry for ten Indigenous children to swim in the pool.
task 1 - you do usefulness
task 1 - you do usefulness
Now it's your turn. You can access this page now.
Use the judgement, topic and evidence structure to evaluate the usefulness of this source. This source is from Ann Cuthroy's diary she took during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
Be ready to share your answer. You have 7 minutes to complete this task.
Judgement - a judgment about if it is or isn't useful.
Topic - the topic about which its usefulness is being considered. This relates to your sub-question.
Evidence - evidence from the source to justify your judgement. This can be a direct or indirect quote.
Ann Curthoys Diary Entry - Bowraville.pdfreliability
reliability
Reliability is a decision about the trustworthiness of a source.
Reliability is a decision about the trustworthiness of a source.
Evaluating sources requires you to critically think about if the source is trustworthy.
Evaluating sources requires you to critically think about if the source is trustworthy.
If we don't assess the reliability of sources, we could accept false or biased information as true, which can lead to misunderstandings, inaccuracies, and even the spread of misinformation.
If we don't assess the reliability of sources, we could accept false or biased information as true, which can lead to misunderstandings, inaccuracies, and even the spread of misinformation.
how to evaluate reliability
how to evaluate reliability
Decision - clearly state your decision on the source's reliability.
Extremely - Very – Somewhat – Rarely – Not very
Marker word - a marker word to show the link between the decision and the reasons.
Reasons - the reason for your decision on the source's reliability.
i do- reliability
i do- reliability
This is my evaluation on the reliability of this extract from A Bastard Like Me by Charlie Perkins. In this extract, Perkins explains what happened in Moree during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
This is my evaluation on the reliability of this extract from A Bastard Like Me by Charlie Perkins. In this extract, Perkins explains what happened in Moree during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
This source is very reliable because of its author and the context in which the event was recorded. Perkins was an eyewitness of the event and experienced racism in Australia himself. His account also corroborates with Ann Cuthroy's account of the same event, making it trustworthy.
This source is very reliable because of its author and the context in which the event was recorded. Perkins was an eyewitness of the event and experienced racism in Australia himself. His account also corroborates with Ann Cuthroy's account of the same event, making it trustworthy.
Copy of Charlie Perkins - Moree.pdfAnn Curthoys Diary Entry - Bowraville.pdftask 2 - you do reliability
task 2 - you do reliability
Use the decision, marker and reasons structure to evaluate the reliability of this source. This source is from Ann Cuthroy's diary she took during the 1965 Freedom Rides.
Put this evaluation on the end of your usefulness paragraph. By the end of this task, you will have fully evaluated this source.
Put this evaluation on the end of your usefulness paragraph. By the end of this task, you will have fully evaluated this source.
Be ready to share your answer. You have 7 minutes to complete this task.
Decision - clearly state your decision on the source's reliability.
Extremely - Very – Somewhat – Rarely – Not very
Marker word - a marker word to show the link between the decision and the reasons.
Reasons - the reason for your decision on the source's reliability.
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