Stop the spread of misinformation: the SIFT approach to reliable sources

Misinformation spreads rapidly online and you need effective tools to evaluate online information. The SIFT method is a quick, practical approach to assessing digital content.

SIFT stands for: 

  • Stop: pause before sharing or acting on information. 
  • Investigate: check the source's credibility. 
  • Find: seek better coverage or context. 
  • Trace: track claims to their original sources.

This simple framework helps you quickly determine if a source is trustworthy and accurate. You will use your critical thinking skills and become a more discerning consumer of information.

The evaluate resources module in the Library's assessment help pages have been updated to provide you with information about the SIFT method.

 

 

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