Consider the Source

When we receive information, we must consider if it is a fact (verified with data) or opinion (personal judgement) as
well as the source of the information. Read through each of the following statements and answer the questions below.
After reading through the statement, decide if the source is reliable or unreliable – circle the correct answer.

4. “Marijuana is not addictive.” 3. “A third of 18 to 24-year-olds reported

marijuana use in 2019.”
Source: Your friend who just got into smoking
marijuana. Source: Statistics Canada government website.

j) Fact or opinion? _______________________ g) Fact or opinion? _______________________

k) How do you think the source get this h) How do you think the source get this
information? __________________________ information? __________________________
________________________________________ ________________________________________

l) What is the purpose of this statement? i) What is the purpose of this statement?

________________________________________ ________________________________________
________________________________________ ________________________________________

Reliable Source Unreliable Source Reliable Source Unreliable Source

1. “I am a better driver when I am high.” 2. “Cannabis consumption doubled the risk

of a fatal or serious injury crash.”
Source: A friend at high school party who is
supposed to drive you home. Source: Peer reviewed article in Medical Journal.

a) Fact or opinion? _______________________ d) Fact or opinion? _______________________

b) How do you think the source get this e) How do you think the source get this
information? __________________________ information? __________________________
________________________________________ ________________________________________

c) What should your friend consider before f) What is the purpose of this statement?
getting behind the wheel? What should you
________________________________________
do in this situation?
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

Reliable Source Unreliable Source Reliable Source Unreliable Source