Short Description
This think-pair-share activity in which students compare a popular and scholarly source will help them progress from answering observable questions (type of language and format) to analytical questions (intended audience). As a class, students will discuss their answers and talk about whether the popular source accurately represented the scholarly source.
Learning Outcomes
Students will describe the information creation process for popular and scholarly sources, compare and contrast the type of information disseminated by each, and explain the ways in which authority and accuracy are contingent upon information need. Therefore, students will evaluate the accuracy and authority of a source based on discipline and information need and recognize and select appropriate resources for academic research.
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Potential Pitfalls and Teaching Tips
Using technology can unnecessarily complicate this activity, so printing articles and using the Post-it Note option would be better for a low-tech option.
Suggested Citation
Bitter, Janelle. "Scientific research in popular sources classroom activity." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2019. https://projectcora.org/lesson/scientific-research-popular-sources-classroom-activity
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