SIFT for Fact-Checking
The following tool was created by Mike Caulfield, Washington State University, Vancouver.
Introducing SIFT
Apply this 4 step tool to claims you encounter on the web, through social media, news outlets, or anything that seems skeptical. Follow the link below to learn more about using SIFT to evaluate information:
- Introducing SIFTClick here to learn more about SIFT!
ACTIVITY: Apply the SIFT method to the following sources:
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SOURCE #1: Visit the following: https://totallythebomb.com/pig-to-human-kidney-transplant Use SIFT to Investigate, Find a better source, and Trace claims to verify if this is true and accurate. |
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SOURCE #2: Visit the following: Use SIFT to Investigate, Find a better source, and Trace claims to verify if this is true and accurate. |
The CRAAP Test
How do you know if something you find on the open web is reliable? Anyone can publish information to the Internet so not all information you find on the web is accurate or even true. In fact, a lot of information is biased, controversial or just plain wrong! Not knowing what information is reliable can be dangerous! Be sure to thoroughly evaluate all information you find on the open web for accuracy and reliability. Try the CRAAP* test:
| C | Currency | When was it published? Has it been updated or revised? |
| R | Relevancy |
What would you use the information for? Does it support your research? |
| A | Authority | Who wrote it? Who is responsible for the information? |
| A | Accuracy | Where did the information come from? Are sources cited? |
| P | Purpose | Why was it written? Is it factual, entertaining or persuasive? |
*Adapted from CSU, Chico CRAAP Test
ACTIVITY: Apply the CRAAP Test to the following sources:
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SOURCE #1: Visit the following: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding Pay particular attention to Accuracy & Authority Are references cited? Who wrote this article? How many authors are there? Is contact information readily available for the author(s)? |
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SOURCE #2: Visit the following: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/3-earthing-methods-how-to-find-right-one-for-you Pay particular attention to Purpose Why does mindbodygreen exist? What is their overall purpose? What are their privacy or data collection policies? |
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SOURCE #3: Visit the following: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830719305476?via%3Dihub Pay particular attention to Accuracy & Authority Are references cited? Who wrote this article? How many authors are there? Is contact information readily available for the author(s)? |
How to Spot Fake News
