Claim Testing: Authority
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 2.3ACTIVITY CLAIM TESTING: AUTHORITY1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Claim Testing: Authority”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeLearning about the benefits and limitations of the authority claim tester will help you assess claims that are made about the Universe and historical topics, as well as those made by people every day.Process1.Write one or two sentences answering the question: What do you think makes someone an authority?2.Using information in the chart below, write which authority would be the best one to test each of the claims that follow, and explain why you would choose that authority.PersonQualificationsSchool nurse•Nursing license and training•College or advanced degree in nursingPolice officer•On-the-job training•Graduate of police academyDentist•Dental license and training•Dental-school degreeAstronomer•Professional training•College or advanced degree in science
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 2.3ACTIVITY CLAIM TESTING: AUTHORITY23.What kind of authority would you choose to answer the driving question for this lesson: Why is the formation of stars important? Explain why you would choose that authority. If you need help deciding on an authority, refer to the Unit 1 “Disciplines” slideshow.4.Think about how the article “The Universe Through a Pinhole” connects to the authority claim tester. How did al-Haytham’s arguments challenge the authority of ancient scholars?ClaimAuthorityWhy would you choose this authority?The best way to treat a cold is by resBng and eaBng well.The Sun in not the brightest star in the Universe.Distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents.Drinking sugary drinks right before bed leads to caviBes.