Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.8. It also works a grade below or above, as a tool for a student who is ready for it or a quick refresher for an older one.
7th grade grammar resource: compare two sources on author, publisher, date, bias and evidence, then name the stronger one. Part of our research and citations informative writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this resource?
Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What students will practice
- Students will rate two sources as Yes, No or Unsure on author, publisher, date, purpose and evidence.
- Students will check whether other sources agree with each source.
- Students will use their ratings to name the stronger source and explain why.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
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FAQ
How do I use the Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources?
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Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What are the Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources?
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Compare two sources on author, publisher, date, bias and evidence, then name the stronger one.
Can I use the Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 7th Grade informative writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home a student can print it and keep it with their school work. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How do you paraphrase a source?
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Keep the source's meaning but use your own words and sentence structure, and name the author and title. Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words gives sources on reef coral, printing, glaciers and the Erie Canal to restate.
How do you know if a source is credible?
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Check the author's expertise, the publisher, the date, the purpose, the evidence and whether other sources agree. Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources lays these out so students can compare two sources side by side.
How do you take research notes without plagiarizing?
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Put exact words in quotation marks and paraphrase everything else, and record the source number for each note. Research Notes With Quote and Paraphrase Columns has five columns for this.
Which sheets here have answer keys?
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4 of the 7 do: Narrow a Topic From Broad to Specific, Paraphrase or Plagiarism?, Build a Works Cited Page and Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words. The three tools are for students' own research.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Informative Writing |
| Standard | W.7.8 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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