Alpha Rev

Article summary

Alpha Rev is an American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, fronted by Casey McPherson (formerly of Endochine). McPherson remains the group's only consistent member. However, historically the core members have also included Zak Loy on lead guitar, Brian Batch on violin and backing vocals, and Dave Wiley on cello.

Key claims

1. release date: 2007-03-01 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. release date: 2013-03-11 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 2013-03-19 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 2008 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the release date is "2007-03-01". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the release date is "2013-03-11". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "2013-03-19". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "2008". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1330469671