"Evaluating Sources - Objectivity" is an online lecture examining the difference between objectivity and subjectivity. Links to resources for additional information and a quiz are included.
Type of Material:
This material is a lecture/presentation.
Recommended Uses:
This presentation can be used in multiple learning areas. It can be used in class, as homework, by individuals, teams, and lectures. It would do well for distance learning.
Technical Requirements:
An up-to-date browser with audio and YouTube capabilities are required to view this presentation.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learner will develop a deeper understanding of objectivity. They will be able to accurately identify the differences between objective and subjective statements, which lead to more in-depth research.
Target Student Population:
This presentation can be used by college-bound high school students and college students at all levels.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
There are no pre-requisites required for viewing this presentation.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This lecture could be used in many types of research courses (science/social science/humanities) because it discusses the concepts of objectivity/subjectivity at very high levels. The lecture contains clear examples of objectivity/subjectivity in academic settings. Students are provided with excellent questions about their own objectivity/subjectivity for self-reflection.
Concerns:
Examples used in the presentation are not backed up with citations, which give them less credibility. The lecture is long for the format and could be shortened, while still presenting the key message. Further, the slide titled "Is there such a thing as objectivity?" is difficult to read, not alluded to by the speaker, and does not fit with the topic being discussed.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The presentation facilitates learning and users will be able to achieve the identified goals. It engages the learner and will appeal to multiple learning styles. It provides examples to illustrate both concepts. It does have the flexibility of use for different levels of learners.
Concerns:
The heavy focus on the scientific method as being objective makes it harder to apply to the humanities and social sciences. Students may need more concrete examples of how to be more objective in their own research and writing in those areas. The length of the video (over 14 minutes) would discourage many students from watching the entire lecture.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
YouTube delivery makes this lecture easy to access from many types of devices. It is not interactive, so the material is easy to navigate. There are working links to additional resources and a quiz at the end. The information presented is not specific to any institution.
Concerns:
The video is too long for the amount of content. An online presentation of this length needs more interactivity to engage the students. The background slides do not add enough interest to keep the student visually interested during the lecture. However, the lecture could be reformatted as a podcast and achieve the same results.
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