Students will assess the quality of the information found using three criteria. They observe, in the sources of information, clues allowing them to evaluate:

• credibility (the authority of its author in his/her domain);
• point of view (context);
• objectivity (motivation or degree of neutrality of the author or publisher).

To develop and demonstrate their mastering of this task, students can produce the following elements:

• a grid of criteria, including a brief justification for each source selected or rejected;
• a selected annotated bibliography;
• a weighted evaluation grid.

To complete this task, students can use the following tools:

• a criterion-based evaluation grid;
• a list of questions to answer;
• a weighted evaluation grid.

In Natural Sciences, the point of view is less evident while this criterion is fundamental in Social Science.

It is important that students make a distinction between texts that are mostly composed of opinions, facts or analyses.