The S.I.F.T. Method - Online Verification Skills (Mike Caufield)
Mike Caulfield, Washington State University digital literacy expert, has helpfully condensed key fact-checking strategies into a short list of four moves, or things to do to quickly make a decision about whether or not a source is worthy of your attention. It is referred to as the “SIFT” method:
Video: Introductory Video
Stop
Example of SIFTING/Lateral Reading
Amazon tribe makes first contact with outside world - The Guardian
Using the article above here is an Example of using SIFT and/or Lateral Reading
Video: Investigate the Source
Investigate the Source
Video: Find the Original
FIND the original source
Video: Look for Trusted Work
use Trusted sources
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