6.06 Gathering Information


Title and URL Accurate?
How do you know?
Current?
How do you know?
Biased or Unbiased?
Explain.
Authority?
Explain.
Overall Reliable?
www.archives.gov/education/lessons/civil-rights-act

Teaching With Documents:
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Yes, the author cites other well-known, reliable sources. Yes, it was written in 2014. Unbiased because the other shared facts and evidence, not her own opinions. Yes, the author has a doctorate in this field. Yes.
www.oyez.org/cases/2007/09-290

District of Columbia v. Heller
Yes, the publisher used direct facts from the case. Yes, this page was created in the last 10 years. Not biased, as both sides are explained here, not just one. Yes, the site is supported by many institutions, and even the government itself. Yes.
law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/13-1314

Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Restricting Commission
Yes, the publisher uses direct facts from the case. Yes, this page was published in June 2015. Not biased, as both sides are explained here, not just one. Yes, the site is published by Cornell. Yes.
archive.thinkprogress.org/how-the-supreme-court-could-repeal-the-20th-century-4f67719ac46a/

How the Supreme Court Could Repeal the 20th Century
Yes, the author of this article cites his sources. Yes, the article was published in March 2015. Not biased, as the author only uses accurate facts, not his own opinion. Yes, the author of this article was a writer for ThinkProgress. Yes.