Colotepec

Article summary

Colotepec is a town in the municipality of Ayutla de los Libres, Guerrero, Mexico. It is situated at an elevation of 430 meters, and as of 2010 had a population of 2,808, up from 2,690 in 2005.

Key claims

1. population: 430 meters — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. population: 1,429 inhabitants — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 3 people — 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 population is "430 meters". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the population is "1,429 inhabitants". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the population is "3 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. 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=1378245984