Patrick Collins

Article summary

Patrick Collins may refer to: * Paddy Collins (1903–1995), Irish sportsman * Paddy Collins (referee) (born 1942), Irish Gaelic football referee and administrator * Patrick K. Collins (born 1977), rugby union coach * Patrick Collins (director), American pornographic film producer and director * Patrick Collins (footballer) (born 1985), player from England * Patrick Collins (politician) (1844–1905), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and mayor of Boston * Patrick Collins (painter) (1911–1994), Irish painter * Patrick Collins (American football) (born 1966), American football player * Patrick M. Collins (born 1964), American lawyer * Patrick Collins (hurler) (born 1996), Irish hurler

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1942 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1977 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of birth: 1966 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of birth: 1964 — 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 "1942". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1977". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of birth is "1966". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of birth is "1964". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. 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=1256517303