John Weeks

Article summary

John Weeks may refer to: * John Weeks (bishop) (died 1857), Anglican bishop * (born 1934), British composer and winner of the 1982 Queen Elisabeth Competition * John Weeks (economist) (1941–2020), American economist * John Weeks (painter) (1886–1965), New Zealand painter * John D. Weeks, American chemist * John E. Weeks (1853–1949), U.S. Representative from Vermont, and Governor of Vermont * John W. Weeks (1860–1926), U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and Secretary of War * John W. Weeks (New Hampshire politician) (1781–1853), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire * John H. Weeks, American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1934 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1986 — 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 "1934". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1986". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
5. 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=1108565028