Čechomor

Article summary

Čechomor is a Czech band from Svitavy that performs traditional songs in rock arrangements. They have toured throughout Europe, North America, Russia, China, Mongolia, and Australia and were reportedly a favourite band of Czech playwright and former president Václav Havel. In 2001, they won three Anděl Awards.

Key claims

1. date of death: 2019 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 1988 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 1991 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 1991 — 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 "2019". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "1988". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "1991". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "1996". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "1991". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
8. 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=1219956112