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In a world where anyone with an internet connection can access, create and share information, opinions and beliefs, it has become increasingly important that students are not only able to assess the credibility of sources but also to look more deeply at the underlying motivations, beliefs and bias of the creator.

Websites to evaluate See if you can tell which of the following websites are bogus or untrustworthy and which are authoritative:

from changing minds.org

OBJECTIVES 1. Recognize reasons and conclusions 2. Recognize unstated assumptions 3. Draw conclusions 4. Appraise evidence 5. Evaluate statements 6. Judge whether conclusions are warranted

Build an Online Debate Community for Your Classroom! Host debates and assign effective homework. Students evaluate, analyze, and synthesize topics on a deeper level through intellectual interaction with their peers.

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