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SIFT (The Four Moves)
Check, Please! Starter Course
Use this course to dive deeper into the SIFT Method.
PA Forward - Information Literacy
SIFT Method
Use these 4 moves to better understand if what you are consuming is factual & trustworthy!
Stop
Do you know the website or source of the info?
What is the reputation?
Investigate the Source
Who is the author? What makes them an expert?
What is the agenda?
Find Better Coverage
What are other sources saying on the topic?
Is there a more trusted source covering this topic?
Trace Claims, Quotes, & Media to Original Context
What is the original context of the content?
What is missing?
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