Source A
"Summer Hill is not a good moderator. She's a dictator. I
can't start a proper thread in this forum anymore!"
-Written by IHateSGForum
Is source A reliable?
1) Check the
provenance.
-Who wrote the source? Is there a purpose in writing of the
source? (If so, it can be bias and unreliable)
Is this source trying the influence the reader? (Audience's
reaction)
Purpose of the source above: Eat at KFC(Audience's reaction)
Who(the audience)?
What(aim and message)?
*There's always a
purpose
2) Facts Vs
Opinions.
etc: The sun is a star.
etc: Iphone is over-rated.
Supported by facts=More
reliable
If source only have opinions, does it
show one or both perspective?
One side=
Bias
Both sides=Balanced and
fair source
3) Cross
reference
Source B
"I think Summer Hill is the best moderator ever. She keeps
the criminals and trolls out to makes the forum a safe enviornment
for me to interact in."
-A member of SGF
Support or
refut?
If source refute=
Unreliable
Source support=
Reliable
-Then, you need to decide if it's reliable or
unreliable, then quote your evidence and
explain why.