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When we look for information through lateral searching, we are verifying claims and sources using external sources such as websites, other news/magazine/scholarly articles, etc. This could be as simple as having multiple tabs open on your computer/mobile device and consulting several sources simultaneously to ascertain veracity of information.
One method for lateral searching within a source is called The Four Moves – SIFT: 1) Stop, 2) Investigate the source by searching elsewhere, 3) Find external coverage of the topic or claim from a reliable source, and 4) Trace media (photos, quotes) and claims back to their original context and author. The Four Moves is an approach for how to judge a source.
SIFT Scholarly Journals Worksheet
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Content adapted from Who Can I Trust? – Questions to Ask When Evaluating Information Sources (featuring SIFT, PIE, and SMELL methods) (K. Kiczenski for Project Cora)
PIE Source Evaluation: Proximity, Independence, and Expertise
P – Proximity
I – Independence
E – Expertise
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Source: Who Can I Trust? – Questions to Ask When Evaluating Information Sources (featuring SIFT, PIE, and SMELL methods) (K. Kiczenski for Project Cora)
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Source: Who Can I Trust? – Questions to Ask When Evaluating Information Sources (featuring SIFT, PIE, and SMELL methods) (K. Kiczenski for Project Cora)