Name/Date/Section: ____________________________________________

2.7 Gathering Evidence from a Film

Learning Targets
Identify and record relevant research information from a documentary film
Evaluate the impact of mass media and marketing on the nutritional health of
Americas youth

Part 1: Evaluating for Reliability

Directions: Use the 5 criteria to determine whether or not the documentary The Myth of
Choice: How Junk Food Marketers Target Our Kids is a reliable, trustworthy source.

Meets
Criteri Criteri
Question(s) a? (Y
a or N)
Who is the author?

What organization is responsible?

Authority
Do the author and organization have authority in this topic?
Explain.

Is the information true?

Accuracy Is the information cited?

Is the information believable? Explain.

Credibilit
y Is there any bias? Explain.

Is the information timely? Explain.

Timeline
ss
 What is the purpose of the information?
Purpose/
Audienc To whom is it directed?
e

Overall, would you say that this is a reliable source? Why or why not?

Part 2: Gathering Research

Directions: As you watch the film, decide whether or not any of the information helps you
to answer your research question. If your research question is not relevant to this topic,
decide whether or not any of the information answers the research question: How does
advertising negatively impact youth? Record evidence from the film as well as your
commentary in the table below.

My research question:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_____

How does this help answer

Evidence/Detail/Fact
Personal Commentary your question? What new
from Film questions does this raise?
1.

2.

3.

Part 3: Collaborative Discussion

In preparation for a group discussion, answer the following questions on a separate sheet
of paper

1. How did this resource help you answer your research questions? Provide specific
details.
2. What additional information did you find interesting?
3. What is one other question the film prompted you to think about?
4. How do advertisers attempt to influence consumers?
5. From what you can tell, how reliable is this source?