2: STEPS FOR EVALUATING INFORMATION ONLINE

The SIFT methodology develops Lateral Reading by adding steps that guide you to the right information.

1. Stop

2. Investigate the source

3. Find better coverage

4. Trace claims, quotes and media to the original context

Caulfield, M. 2021. Sifting Through the Pandemic [Online]. Available: https://infodemic.blog/ [Accessed 11 May 2021].

Infodemic.Blog explains the S.I.F.T approach in more detail. Although this blog targets coronavirus mis/disinformation, this approach can be applied in any context.

The Infodemic.Blog Twitter feed (see below) contains shareable examples of the approach being used to debunk a wide range of disinformation besides Covid-19

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