Ruby Elzy

Article summary

. Ruby Pearl Elzy (February 20, 1908 – June 26, 1943) was an American operatic soprano. She originated the role of Serena in George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1930 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of death: 1985 — 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 "1930". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of death is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of death is "1985". 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=1356944999