Says Who? Evaluating Sources - Part 3 - Evaluating Anonymous Sources

Lesson Objectives:

• Define the specific characteristics needed to evaluate an anonymous source.
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Video Introduction:

Stony Brook University School of Journalism Professor Steven Reiner explains how to evaluate anonymous sources.

Guiding Questions

• How do transparency, characterization, and corroboration help bolster claims made by an anonymous source?
• Why might a source request anonymity?
• What other evidence might you look for after hearing from an anonymous source?