Disrupt

Article summary

Disrupt was an American crust punk band from Lynn, Massachusetts, that was active from 1987 to 1993. The band acquired a cult following on the strength of several 7" records and compilation appearances, and have since been cited as legendary. Their lyrics were politically anarchist, expressing animal rights and anti-capitalist views.

Key claims

1. date of death: 2016 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of formation: 1987 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 1990 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 1991 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 1994 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 1000 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. release date: 2007 — 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 date of death is "2016". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of formation is "1987". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "1990". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "1991". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "1994". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the release date is "1000". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. The record states that the release date is "2007". What evidence would count against this claim?
9. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
10. 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=1334013584