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WRT 101/102 - Desert Vista -Evaluating Sources: SIFT Method

Pediatric Organizations - Which one is a credible site?

American Academy of Pediatrics | Itasca IL

 

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The S.I.F.T. Method - Online Verification Skills (Mike Caufield)

SIFTing is a form of Lateral Reading

 

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:

SIFT Method (Stop, Investigate, Find the original source, use Trusted source)