UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 2Vg3

Arbeidsark: Research and Source Criticism in English

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Research and Source Criticism in English – Worksheet

Name: _________________________ Date: _________________ Class: Vg3 Engelsk 2

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Complete the sentences with words from the word bank.

Word Bank: *bias • credentials • peer-reviewed • sensationalism • echo chambers*

A ________________ source has been checked by experts before publication.

The author's ________________ tell us about their education and experience.

________________ is using extreme language to attract attention rather than inform.

________________ are online spaces where people only see opinions they already agree with.

________________ refers to the perspective or viewpoint hidden in a text.

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Draw a line to match each concept with its correct definition.

| Concept | Definition |

|---------|-----------|

| Author | The information is current and relevant |

| Purpose | Who created the source and their qualifications |

| Evidence | Why the text was written and what message it sends |

| Date | Facts, research, or examples that support claims |

| Bias | The hidden perspective or missing viewpoints |

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Write R (Reliable) or U (Unreliable) next to each source:

_____ a) An article from BBC News with named journalists and citations

_____ b) A blog post titled "Doctors HATE This One Weird Trick!" with no author name

_____ c) A peer-reviewed article from a university journal with clear references

_____ d) A website that looks like "CNN-breaking-news.com" but isn't the real CNN

_____ e) A government (.gov) website with transparent author information

_____ f) A social media post with dramatic language and no sources listed

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