It Prevails

Article summary

It Prevails is an American metalcore/melodic hardcore band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2004. They are influenced by bands such as Shai Hulud, Twelve Tribes, Strongarm, Lifetime and Hot Water Music. Their sound has been compared to Shai Hulud and Killswitch Engage. Their lyrics have been described as "covering typical post-emo terrain."

Key claims

1. date of formation: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of formation: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 2007 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 2011-07-19 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 2005 — 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 formation is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of formation is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "2007". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "2011-07-19". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "2005". 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=1370317529