John Epps

Article summary

Dr John Epps (15 February 1805 – 12 February 1869) was an English physician, phrenologist and homeopath. He was also a political activist, known as a champion of radical causes on which he preached, lectured and wrote in periodicals.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1805-02-15 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 1863 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. publication date: 1827 — 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 birth is "1805-02-15". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "1863". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the publication date is "1827". 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=1301324247