In this assessment, students are presented with a short YouTube video from Quimbee and asked how much they’d trust the video as a source of information about Dennis v. United States. To answer this question successfully, students should read laterally about Quimbee and conclude that the organization is a generally trustworthy source of information about Supreme Court decisions because other reputable organizations—including the American Bar Association and many law schools—endorse them as a resource for legal information.
Level: Proficient
Student considers who is behind the video and explains why Quimbee is a trustworthy source for learning about Supreme Court decisions, including Dennis v. United States.
Level: Emergent
Student considers who is behind the organization but does not fully explain why Quimbee would be a trustworthy source of information.
Level: Basic
Student does not consider who is behind the post and/or focuses on irrelevant considerations, like the quality of the video, the amount of information it presents, the amount of engagement it has received from users, or the trustworthiness of YouTube videos or social media platforms overall (without considering the organization behind the post).