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Evaluating product information

Learners compare two fictional product descriptions and write questions for the supplier. They are not asked to judge whether a product suits a real installation.

Teaching example from Prios · Draft

ReadingCritical thinkingDigital skills
#Source criticism and information evaluation

Workplace situation

An employee finds two fictional product descriptions with different information about the same product.

Learning objectives

  • Compare written sources.
  • Identify conflicting information.
  • Assess the credibility of the sources.
  • Formulate questions that need clarifying.

Suggested activities

  1. Read two short product descriptions.
  2. Highlight the differences.
  3. Examine the stated source and date.
  4. Discuss which information needs confirming.
  5. Write a short enquiry to a supplier.

Reflection questions

  • What should we do when information from two sources does not match?

Related resources

Exercise

Teaching activities

Check the source before sharing

Source criticism online: check sender, date and purpose before using or sharing information.

Digital skillsCritical thinkingReading
#Source criticism and information evaluation#Media literacy
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Exercise

Digital learning resources

Check the AI answer

Evaluate whether AI-generated information is correct and relevant before using it at work.

Critical thinkingDigital skillsReading
#Digital judgement#Source criticism and information evaluation
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Plumber