McSweeney

Article summary

McSweeney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ailis McSweeney (born 1983), Irish sprinter specialising in the 100 metre event * Alex McSweeney, British actor who appeared on the TV show EastEnders (2003–2004) * Alf McSweeney, printer who founded the magazine Race Walking Record in 1941, and edited the magazine for 16 years * Barry McSweeney, Irish scientist and the first Chief Science Advisor to the Government of Ireland * Dave McSweeney (born 1981), English footballer, senior career began in 2000 * David McSweeney (politician) (born 1965), Investment banker who was the Republican candidate in Illinois's 8th congressional district election, 2006 * Ella McSweeney (born 1978), Irish radio and television presenter and producer * Ervin McSweeney (born 1957), New Zealand cricketer who played 16 One Day Internationals in the 1980s * James McSweeney (born 1980), English mixed martial arts fighter and former Muay Thai kickboxer * John M.…

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1983 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1955 — 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 "1983". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1955". 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=1378051095