https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-2nd-reading-vocab/xfb4fc0bf01437792:cc-2nd-rural-suburban-urban/xfb4fc0bf01437792:rural-suburban-urban-reading-for-understanding-informational/v/making-inferences-in-informational-texts-reading-khan-academy 2026-03-10T05:10:33.830842699Z Making inferences in informational texts Inferences are conclusions we make based on clues in a piece of writing. They're more than guesses but not just observations. Become a reading detective by developing your ability to search for clues in the text and combine them with your own knowledge! Want to take notes on this video? Use this [Notes Organizer](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vt5uGrpM75qaKVotjdKPpu5hjjPDb5UgkZu8eqENhbs/copy)! video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/0b3c914d-fd78-41fc-b399-363693f6ab11_1280_720_base.png Making inferences in informational texts Inferences are conclusions we make based on clues in a piece of writing. They're more than guesses but not just observations. Become a reading detective by developing your ability to search for clues in the text and combine them with your own knowledge! Want to take notes on this video? Use this [Notes Organizer](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vt5uGrpM75qaKVotjdKPpu5hjjPDb5UgkZu8eqENhbs/copy)! https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/gUW2jit3uvo.mp4/gUW2jit3uvo.mp4 308 Evaluating information sources https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-3rd-reading-vocab/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:cc-3rd-pets/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:close-reading-opinions/v/evaluating-a-sources-reasoning-and-evidence 2023-05-19T20:06:14.596425613Z Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence is an important part of being a critical reader. Learn how to find trustworthy information by looking for the main idea, evidence, and reasoning. We should always check if the author is an expert and if their claims can be proven by others. This helps us avoid being tricked by false information David Rheinstrom video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/e7789aa1-2e0f-46d8-af9f-2fe51775109c_1280_720_base.png Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence is an important part of being a critical reader. Learn how to find trustworthy information by looking for the main idea, evidence, and reasoning. We should always check if the author is an expert and if their claims can be proven by others. This helps us avoid being tricked by false information https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/v4HhzvSgUpU.mp4/v4HhzvSgUpU.mp4 442 Evaluating information sources https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-2nd-reading-vocab/xfb4fc0bf01437792:cc-2nd-the-moon/xfb4fc0bf01437792:reading-for-understanding-informational-text/v/reading-more-than-one-source-on-a-topic-reading-khan-academy 2025-08-04T18:51:53.65884109Z Reading more than one source on a topic Reading multiple texts on a topic helps you gain expert knowledge, find the truth, and support your arguments. Different sources offer various perspectives and ideas. By comparing them, you can form your own opinions and become a better thinker. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/afcf59ff-3c70-47d5-acb5-7a70fbc7db42_1280_720_base.png Reading more than one source on a topic Reading multiple texts on a topic helps you gain expert knowledge, find the truth, and support your arguments. Different sources offer various perspectives and ideas. By comparing them, you can form your own opinions and become a better thinker. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/lcXgSEF4iCM.mp4/lcXgSEF4iCM.mp4 196 Evaluating information sources https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/als-k-to-12-digital-citizenship/x15fc0f4950d1a145:performance-standard-f-demonstrate-ethical-practices-and-values-in-using-technology-in-the-21st-century/x15fc0f4950d1a145:understanding-digital-ethics-and-its-importance-in-the-modern-world/v/philosophy-emerging-technologies-2-should-online-platforms-prevent-the-spread-of-false-information 2023-08-28T07:58:23.397581644Z Should online platforms prevent the spread of false information? In this Wireless Philosophy video, Ryan Jenkins (professor of Philosophy at Cal Poly) asks whether there is any role for censorship in creating an environment of healthy and productive speech online. How should companies that operate online platforms balance the value of encouraging and protecting free speech with concerns about the spread of falsehoods and unreliable information? Gaurav Vazirani video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/ZCdwTudJg6e6n-P2gsaUborP4izvMsGo71pvEVlX9dNYWcLXcP7VHkWpn2grt4TUP1KoJLQP9NswyHBuBLSFTBw Should online platforms prevent the spread of false information? In this Wireless Philosophy video, Ryan Jenkins (professor of Philosophy at Cal Poly) asks whether there is any role for censorship in creating an environment of healthy and productive speech online. How should companies that operate online platforms balance the value of encouraging and protecting free speech with concerns about the spread of falsehoods and unreliable information? https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/PycQTL84x58.mp4/PycQTL84x58.mp4 395 Evaluating information sources https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/als-k-to-12-digital-citizenship/x15fc0f4950d1a145:performance-standard-f-demonstrate-ethical-practices-and-values-in-using-technology-in-the-21st-century/x15fc0f4950d1a145:understanding-digital-ethics-and-its-importance-in-the-modern-world/e/preventing-spread-of-false-infromation-comprehending-the-argument 2023-08-28T07:58:23.397581644Z Comprehending the argument Should Online Platforms Prevent the Spread of False Information? Check your comprehension of the argument presented by Dr. Ryan Jenkins in this video. Wi-Phi creators exercise https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/als-k-to-12-digital-citizenship/x15fc0f4950d1a145:performance-standard-f-demonstrate-ethical-practices-and-values-in-using-technology-in-the-21st-century/x15fc0f4950d1a145:understanding-digital-ethics-and-its-importance-in-the-modern-world/a/preventing-spread-of-false-information-evaluating-the-argument 2023-08-28T07:58:23.397581644Z Evaluating the argument Should Online Platforms Prevent the Spread of False Information? Evaluate and discuss the argument presented in this video. article https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/intro-to-python-fundamentals/x5279a44ae0ab15d6:designing-algorithms-with-conditionals/x5279a44ae0ab15d6:nested-conditionals/v/algorithmic-bias 2024-12-10T04:44:27.926023416Z Algorithmic bias What assumptions does an algorithm make? Evaluate the biases behind both human-generated and AI-generated algorithms. Learn how to consume and design algorithms responsibly. Kim Merrill video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/48a4f68a-5916-4ec7-ab36-fa26e7d2f04b_1280_720_base.png Algorithmic bias What assumptions does an algorithm make? Evaluate the biases behind both human-generated and AI-generated algorithms. Learn how to consume and design algorithms responsibly. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/xYAdMDT2IyE.mp4/xYAdMDT2IyE.mp4 255 Evaluating information sources