Corroboration — English definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- Checking a claim against relevant additional evidence. (English 6)
- Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim. (English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression)
Where it is taught
- Media, Charts & Missing Information — Research, Media, Discussion & Presentation, English 6, Grade 6
- Source Credibility, Relevance & Corroboration — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
In use
Corroboration compares independently produced evidence rather than counting repeated copies of one claim.
Source Credibility, Relevance & Corroboration
Questions using corroboration
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim. Credibility concerns whether a source is dependable for a particular purpose. Examine authorship, method, date, access to information, and traceable evidence. A source can be useful for one question and weak for another. Appearance alone does not settle reliability.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim. The unit case offers this example to examine: The repost depends on the same original responses, so a new design does not create independent observations. The letter adds a differently situated access concern. It does not verify every number or represent all nonattendees; the sources support different parts of the inquiry and should be evaluated accordingly. Identify the wording or choice that fits the term. A different accurate example is acceptable.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
Follow a claim to its origin. A reposted chart based on Source A is not a second independent survey. Compare methods and source chains rather than counting web pages. If several pages repeat one record, identify the record they share. The repost depends on the same original responses, so a new design does not create independent observations. The letter adds a differently situated access concern. It does not verify every number or represent all nonattendees; the sources support different parts of the inquiry and should be evaluated accordingly.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 4
- A polished website proves accuracy.
- corroboration: Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim.
- Several copies of one report are independent corroboration.
- Every correct response must exactly copy the model wording.
Answer and explanation
corroboration: Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim.
Comparison with independently produced evidence that supports or challenges a claim. The repost depends on the same original responses, so a new design does not create independent observations. The letter adds a differently situated access concern. It does not verify every number or represent all nonattendees; the sources support different parts of the inquiry and should be evaluated accordingly.