Spotting Reliable Information
C = Currency
Currency is the article's publication date; I remind my students of this to help them understand why it's important and how simple it is to share something without checking its content.
R = Relevance
Relevance indicates that students should see if there are other news articles on the same subject. Are there other sources discussing this?
A = Authority
The author and the publication are referred to as authority. One of the best things to do is to "Google the author's name." Do they have credibility? Are they associated with any history or stream?
P = Purpose
The term "purpose" describes the article's intention; is it to inform? Amuse yourself? Or is it an attempt to sell or convince?
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Peter Sherpinsky, Educator and Educational Consultant, 2025