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02 Gathering Information Assignment

Let’s organize and evaluate our research on our points of interest!
Due Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Grade = 30 points (10 points for each point of interest – 2 pts source information, 3 pts summary of key details, 5 pts
credibility of source)

It’s time to research your chosen destination and what you want your family to see or do there, called “points of interest.”

You are required to find THREE sources and complete THREE point of interest source charts. For each point of interest,
include detailed information on the source information; a summary of what you’ve learned from each source; and your personal evaluation of each source
regarding its credibility or C.A.A.R.P (currency, authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose). Additional optional points of interest charts are provided.

You will use this information to complete other assignments and build your final project. Please be thorough in your research. You’ll need it!

Below is a student example. They chose the destination of the country of Morocco, with their first point of interest being a visit to the city of Marrakesh.

NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST: Marrakesh, Morocco (EXAMPLE)

Source Information (Include title, author,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll
be using this info to create MLA citations.
What did you learn from this source?
(Summarize including key details about what
you can do at this point of interest – things
such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.)
Is this a credible source showing currency,
authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
How do you know?
What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco Marrakesh Current: 2017

Marrakesh, Morocco, Lonely Planet, 2017
Top attractions are the Djemaa El Fna, Bahia
Palace, Badia Palace, Dar Si Said, Ali Ben Youssef
Medersa, Koutoubia minaret and Musee de
Marrakech.
Go to a medina souk – like a shopping mall – Souq
Semmarine and Souq El Kebir. Souq Haddadine
has the best deals.
Take a camel ride and a city tour.
Sleep in a riad (traditional Moroccan house with a
central courtyard)
Authority: This site is produced by Lonely Planet, a
travel guide company that is widely known and
updates their information regularly.
Accuracy: Facts match up with other websites.
Relevance: This site shows maps, highlights, top
attractions, recent articles, and activities. It also
includes places to stay and eat, itineraries, and
things to understand before you go.
Purpose: Travel guide to help travelers navigate a
country with good information.
Credibility: 5 - It has strong credibility.
My destination is: ________Karachi ____________________
REQUIRED: NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST #1: ___Karachi,_Pakistan _______________________________________
Source Information (Include title, author,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll
be using this info to create MLA citations.
Title of article: Karachi
Author (if known): Zafar Ahmad Khan
Publisher (scroll to the bottom): Britannica
Date published or date of website: February
9th 2021
URL (may need to put at the bottom outside
of the table):
https://www.britannica.com/place/Karachi.
MLA citation:
Khan, Zafar Ahmad. "Karachi". Encyclopedia
Britannica, 9 Feb. 2021,
https://www.britannica.com/place/Karachi.
Accessed 26 April 2021.
What did you learn from this source?
(Summarize including key details about what
you can do at this point of interest – things
such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.)
I learned a few points regarding Karachi.
 There are places that showcase
traditional dances of Pakistan
 Theatre and drama are not too
professional yet but there are always
stage shows.
 There are huge educational places.
The University of Karachi library is a
great place to do research.
 There is sightseeing in the Norther
regions of Pakistan.
 There are lots of gardens and
landmarks.
 There is a Indus Valley small museum
in Karachi
Is this a credible source showing currency,
authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
How do you know?
What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)
Currency: 2021
Authority: Britannica is an encyclopedia and
is very helpful and accurate.
Accuracy: Facts match up with other websites
Relevance: This is a relevant site because it
showcases places and their histories.
Purpose: The purpose is to inform through
credible sources.
Credibility rating: 10/10
(alternate place for URL):
 REQUIRED: NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST #2:_______________________Dubai_______________
Source Information (Include title, author,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll
be using this info to create MLA citations.
Title of article: Dubai
Author (if known): Christopher Davidson
Publisher (scroll to the bottom): Britannica
Date published or date of website: 6 Apr.
2020
URL (may need to put at the bottom outside
of the table):
https://www.britannica.com/place/Dubai-
United-Arab-Emirates
Davidson, Christopher. "Dubai". Encyclopedia
Britannica, 6 Apr. 2020,
https://www.britannica.com/place/Dubai-
United-Arab-Emirates. Accessed 26 April 2021.
(alternate place for URL):
What did you learn from this source?
(Summarize including key details about what
you can do at this point of interest – things
such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.)
I learned a few points regarding Dubai.
 Dubai is a very rich city.
 Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of
Dubai.
 Dubai has sky-diving.
 Dubai is a place of many beautiful
sceneries and it is a place of
businesses seeking tourism.
 The city’s population is so much and is
continuing to increase.
 In 2010 the Burj Khalifa was the tallest
building in the world.

Is this a credible source showing currency,
authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
How do you know?
What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)
Currency: 2021
Authority: Britannica is an encyclopedia and
is very informational and resourceful.
Accuracy: Written by a learned person.
Relevance: explains details on certain stuff
and information provided is logical
Purpose: to inform others who have not been
Credibility rating: 10/10
 REQUIRED: NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST #3: ___________________________________________
Source Information (Include title, author,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll
be using this info to create MLA citations.
Title of article: Maldives
Author (if known):
Publisher (scroll to the bottom):
Date published or date of website:
URL (may need to put at the bottom outside
of the table):
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia.
"Maldives". Encyclopedia/. Britannica, 10
Mar. 2021,
https://www.britannica.com/place/Maldives
. Accessed 26 April 2021.
What did you learn from this source?
(Summarize including key details about what
you can do at this point of interest – things
such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.)
I learned a few points regarding Maldives
 The main source of income is tourism
and fishing.
 More than 1.5 million tourist visit the
country.
 Tourism, fishing, boating, etc. are all
sources of income.
 Cabin hotels are placed on water.
 People go on many boat rides.
 They have cultural dances.
 Water is very see-through.
 The Maldives are known for their
water, sandy beaches, and ocean
breeze.
Is this a credible source showing currency,
authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
How do you know?
What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)
Currency: 2021
Authority: Brittanica is a great resource
Accuracy: Very good, it has to the point
information
Relevance: Fact checked with other websites
it is good
Purpose: informative
Credibility rating: 10/10
(alternate place for URL):
 OPTIONAL: NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST #4: ___________________________________________
Source Information (Include title, author, What did you learn from this source? Is this a credible source showing currency,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you (Summarize including key details about what authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll you can do at this point of interest – things How do you know?
be using this info to create MLA citations. such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.) What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)

Title of article: Currency:

Author (if known): Authority:

Publisher (scroll to the bottom): Accuracy:

Date published or date of website: Relevance:

URL (may need to put at the bottom outside Purpose:

of the table):
Credibility rating:

(alternate place for URL):

 OPTIONAL: NAME OF POINT OF INTEREST #5: ___________________________________________
Source Information (Include title, author, What did you learn from this source? Is this a credible source showing currency,
date, URL, publisher, etc.). Remember, you (Summarize including key details about what authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose?
can use non-internet sources if needed. You’ll you can do at this point of interest – things How do you know?
be using this info to create MLA citations. such as tours, museums, sightseeing, etc.) What is the credibility rating ?
(5 excellent to 1 low)

Title of article: Currency:

Author (if known): Authority:

Publisher (scroll to the bottom): Accuracy:

Date published or date of website: Relevance:

URL (may need to put at the bottom outside Purpose:

of the table):
Credibility rating:

(alternate place for URL):