Reading defensively

View the video to learn how to read your sources critically and evaluate them for bias and misinformation. Then answer the three questions to check your understanding.

Click Submit after answering each question to see feedback and to record your answer.

1

Why is it important to preview a source?

2

Imagine you’re previewing three reviews of a new novel. Based on the authors and sources listed below, of which review might you be most skeptical?

3

Which is NOT a good way to evaluate the evidence an author uses?