Evaluating Information
Evaluating information both for academic and personal research requires critical thinking skills, as well as patience. Explore this page to learn:
- How to assess & evaluate sources using the SIFT method of source evaluation.
- How to critically assess information using a variety of fact-checking techniques.
- To understand how your own personal biases can play a role in misinformation
FiveKeyQuestions by TL Vanderbilt Libraries
Five Key Questions:
1. Who created the message and what is its purpose?
2. What techniques does it use to attract and hold attention?
3. What lifestyles, values, & point of view does it depict?
4. How might different people interpret this message?
5. What is omitted?
For a more in depth look at the SIFT method of course evaluation view CTRL + F series featuring Mike Caulfield.
- Check it out: A quick guide to fact-checkingA tutorial to assist you with putting on your fact-checker hat.
