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MAKE A COPY Research information on two public issues. You may choose public issues discussed in the lesson or choose a different one of interest to you. Collect sources and evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source. Complete the checklist from the lesson when accessing and evaluating sources. Public Issue Source Credibility Rating Author and Credentials Bias Evaluation Date of Article

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Sure! Below is a template for organizing research on two public issues, including an evaluation of the sources you choose. You can fill in the sections with the relevant information for each topic.

Public Issue 1: Climate Change

Source 1: "The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health"

  • Credibility Rating: High
  • Author and Credentials: Dr. Jane Smith, PhD in Environmental Science, Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Health
  • Bias Evaluation: The article presents a balanced view, citing multiple studies and acknowledging differing opinions within the scientific community.
  • Date of Article: March 20, 2023

Source 2: "Climate Change: A Global Emergency"

  • Credibility Rating: Medium
  • Author and Credentials: John Doe, Environmental Journalist with 10 years of experience covering climate issues
  • Bias Evaluation: The article is from an environmental advocacy organization, which may contribute to a bias in emphasizing negative outcomes without discussing positive developments in climate action.
  • Date of Article: August 15, 2022

Public Issue 2: Gun Control Legislation

Source 1: "Gun Control in America: A Comprehensive Analysis"

  • Credibility Rating: High
  • Author and Credentials: Dr. Emily Johnson, Professor of Sociology, specializing in criminology and gun policy
  • Bias Evaluation: The piece is academic and peer-reviewed, providing evidence from various research studies. However, it does lean toward advocating for stricter gun control laws.
  • Date of Article: November 5, 2022

Source 2: "The Case Against Gun Control"

  • Credibility Rating: Medium
  • Author and Credentials: Mark Lee, Political Analyst and Contributor to various news outlets
  • Bias Evaluation: The article is opinion-based and reflects a strong second amendment advocacy perspective, which may skew the presentation of data and arguments against gun control initiatives.
  • Date of Article: July 1, 2023

Feel free to modify the content based on your own research and findings for each issue. You can also add or remove sources based on their relevance and the quality of information they provide.