This course will take you through the basics of source and claim-checking, and introduce you to our "four moves", a series of actions to take when encountering claims and sources on the web.
You can use the list of links at the bottom of the first page to navigate, or just click through using the "Next up:" link under the main text. Record your responses to the questions in the accompanying Word document.
Need help? Contact Kelli Herm, your librarian, at [email protected].
Next up: Lesson One: Introduction to SIFT
Lesson One: Introduction to SIFT
Lesson Two: Investigate the Source
Lesson Three: Find Better Coverage
Lesson Four: Trace Claims, Quotes, and Images to Their Original Context
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<aside> 🏆 Development of this website concept funded in part by RTI International and the Rita Allen Foundation via the Misinformation Solutions Forum Prize. Neither organization is responsible for the content of this site.
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