Timeliness of Sources

Students read about a student researching electric vehicles and determine whether each listed source is current or outdated. They must consider publication dates and relevance to rapidly developing fields like technology and science. Students explain their reasoning for each classification. This activity deepens understanding of why timeliness matters in research and how outdated sources can affect the accuracy of information.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Evaluating Timeliness of Sources

Research Skills – Identifying Current vs. Outdated Information

Media Literacy – Understanding Relevance in Research

English Language Arts – Justifying Evaluations

Critical Thinking – Assessing Information Validity

This worksheet is part of our credibility of sources worksheets collection.