Overview

ELA 20-1

General Outcome 3: Manage ideas and information

32. Research strategy mastery and credibility assessment

32.3 Source Evaluation and Information Literacy

Master Source Evaluation and Information Literacy for Academic Excellence

Develop the critical skills to assess source credibility, recognize bias, and conduct rigorous academic research with confidence.

What You'll Learn

Authority and credentials determine whether sources deserve academic trust.

Peer-reviewed sources represent the gold standard for academic research.

Bias recognition helps distinguish informative sources from persuasive content.

Information synthesis connects ideas across multiple credible research sources.

What You'll Practice

Students identify the most credible source among several research options.

Learners evaluate source authority, bias, accuracy, and supporting evidence.

Practice questions apply source evaluation to real-world research scenarios.

Why This Matters

Mastering source evaluation and information literacy is essential for producing credible academic work and making informed decisions in an increasingly complex information landscape.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Source Evaluation

Information Literacy

Peer Review

Bias Recognition

Digital Literacy

AB Curriculum Aligned