Comparative Source Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness

Genre & Style Awareness

Outcome

• Recognize how different sources present information differently

• Understand how genre affects credibility and reader expectations

• Adjust writing to teach an audience how evaluation works

• Organize information clearly to guide reader's understanding

Where It’s Practiced

• Comparative Source Analysis: Students practice this by writing the Comparative Source Analysis paper, where they introduce credibility, present their rubric, and explain evaluations to a reader.

What It Looks Like

Students structure their paper to explain criteria, compare sources, and arrange examples intentionally so the audience can follow the evaluation process.

Why It Matters

This helps students understand how writing conventions change based on purpose and audience, improving their ability to communicate effectively across genres.