1. Synthesize, Analyze, Evaluate, Validity & Reliability LA.8.6.2.2

2. Cluster 4: Informational Text & Research Process  LA.8.6.1.1 The student will explain how text features (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings, captions, illustrations, graphs) aid the reader’s understanding.  LA.8.6.2.2 The student will assess, organize, synthesize, and evaluate the validity and reliability of information in text, using a variety of techniques by examining several sources of information, including both primary and secondary sources.  Content/focus Analyze/evaluate information Validity/reliability of information Synthesizes information (from multiple sources and within text)

3. Definitions  Analyze- examine in detail the text.  Evaluate- form an idea about the passage, determine the significance.   Synthesize- to combine all information to create a new idea.

4. Cluster 4: Informational Text & Research Process SourcePrimary or SecondaryType of InformationQuestions to ask about the Source AlmanacSecondaryFacts, statistics, dates, & current events. Is it up to date? AtlasSecondaryMaps, geographical information Is it current and accurate? AutobiographyPrimaryAn account of a person’s life written by that person Is it authentic? DiaryPrimaryA personal record of events or reflections. Why is this record important? Do the observations seem accurate? EncyclopediaSecondaryinformation arranged alphabetically. Is it current and complete? NewspaperBothDaily publication containing news & ads. Is the writing objective or biased? Are the quotes authentic? SpeechPrimaryAn oral presentation.Is the content fact or opinion? TextbookSecondaryContains subject-area info. for school use. Is it up to date? Does it represent facts or opinions? World Wide WebBothSystem of connected documents. Is it objective? Is the site linked to a legitimate source? Literary WorkPrimaryOriginal work of literature.Is this an accurate version or edition?

5. RELIABILITY & VALIDITY

6. RELIABILITY  Reliability deals with the consistency of measurement in research; dependable; trustworthy; a reliable source of information  Reliability is the quality that guarantees us that we will get similar results when conducting the same test on the same population every time. Consider this ruler…

7. RELIABILITY Now compare this ruler… With this one…

8. RELIABILITY Each ruler will give the same answer each time… But this one will be wrong each time…

9. RELIABILITY Each ruler is reliable… But reliability doesn‘t mean much when it is wrong…

10. RELIABILITY So, not only do we require reliability… We also need…

11. VALIDITY Good Ruler Bad Ruler

12. VALIDITY Validity deals with the accuracy of the measurement; quality; the reality of the information