Introduction

In this unit you willidentify the purposes of information. You will consider how to set up a survey sample and phrase questions appropriately, so that you can gather information that is relevant to the task. You will explore the Internet as a source of information and learn how to narrow down a search. Finally, you will learn how you can be misled by inaccurate or incomplete information and how to judge the reliability of a website.

Checklist

Lesson outlines

LESSON 1
Matching information to purpose
Starter: Identifying purposes of information
Sample size and composition
Choosing a sample
Phrasing questions
Plenary: Ensuring that all questions are answered
Homework: Using questions to obtain relevant information

LESSON 2
Selecting sources and finding relevant information
Starter: Identifying relevant information
Searching and selecting within a website
Narrowing down a search for a website: demonstration
Narrowing down a search for a website: practical work
Plenary: Summary of learning
Homework: Identifying relevant information

LESSON 3
Assessing the reliability of information
Starter: Recognising that not all information is accurate
Recognising that missing or inaccurate information can mislead
Comparing information sources
Plenary: Acknowledging information sources
Homework: Judging the relevance and reliability of a website