This task asks students to determine whether an Instagram post from the account @archaeologymagazine is a credible source of information about ancient Chinese clothing. Students are given the option to conduct an open web search to find information on the website. Successful students will discover that Archaeology is a popular magazine published by the Archaeological Institute of America, North America’s oldest and largest archaeological organization. By consulting other trustworthy sources, such as Wikipedia, JSTOR, The University of Chicago Press Journals, or numerous university websites, students should determine Archaeology is a credible source of information about the past.
Level: Proficient
Student accepts the post as a credible source and provides a clear rationale based on trustworthy sources other than Archaeology.
Level: Emergent
Student accepts the post as a credible source but does not provide a complete rationale.
Level: Basic
Student rejects the source as untrustworthy or accepts the source based on irrelevant considerations.