Evaluate sources using the WHO-WHEN-CHECK-IT three-question routine (entry-level Wineburg sourcing)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~10 min
eng.g4.s.ex_03
Source Evaluation Who When Check
Prompt
Apply the WHO-WHEN-CHECK-IT card to 3 candidate sources for your research question. For each source, write the WHO answer (qualifications), WHEN answer (year + currency), and CHECK answer (corroboration). Rank by credibility.
M-4-S-EX-03
Illustration
Reference image of a completed source-evaluation worksheet with 3 sources evaluated and ranked. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g4
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- 3 sources evaluated
- All 3 questions answered for each
- Ranking by credibility justified
- Specific qualifications and dates given
Hints
- WHO checks the author's expertise.
- WHEN checks currency — historical events may not require current sources.
- CHECK = corroboration in another source.
Misconceptions to watch
- Skips one of the 3 questions.
- Treats all sources as equally credible.
Used in lessons