"A group of researchers from MIT found that stories that trigger an emotional response are shared way more than straight news stories. Added to that, neuroscientists have confirmed that we are more likely to remember stories that make us angry, sad, or laugh." Source (firstdraftnews.org)
In the era of fake news, it can be difficult to tell good info from bad on social media and the web. One option is to use SIFT, a set of 4 moves that you can apply in less than 30 seconds.
SIFT is an acronym that can help you quickly sort through misinformation on social media
SIFT stands for:
- Stop.
- Investigate the source.
- Find better or other sources.
- Trace back to the original source to see quotes in their original context.
Here's a slightly different take on it:SIFT to Find Quality Sources Online- Stop before you share
- Investigate the source
- Find the original source.
- Use Trustworthy sources
- News Literacy ProjectNLP empowers educators to teach students the skills they need to be smart, active consumers of news and other information and engaged, informed participants in civic life. It also provides people of all ages with tools and resources that enable them to identify credible information and know what to trust, share and act on.
- SIFTing Through the PandemicMike Caulfield's blog about critically evaluating pandemic-related news and information. This site teaches a four-step process to use with coronavirus-related information that will show you “the skills that will make a dramatic difference in your ability to sort fact from fiction on the web (and everything in between).
Fact Checking Websites
- FactCheck.orgA project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, this nonpartisan, nonprofit seeks to "reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. Politics (FactCheck.org - About Us)."
- Snopes.comOne of the internet's oldest rumor and fact-checking websites. Owner is apolitical.
- Politifact"PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics. PolitiFact is run by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times..."
- AP Fact Check"Fact-checking and accountability journalism from AP journalists around the globe. " - AP Fact Check
- All Sides Media Bias RatingsAll Sides uses a variety of scientific surveying techniques to rate common media websites and news sources based on their right or left leaning bias. Check out all sides to get an idea of the general bias of a new source. Look for sources that are labeled C for the most neutral sources.
Questions or comments, contact Your Ascension Wisconsin Librarians:
Michele Matucheski & Kellee Selden
- Stop before you share
- Investigate the source
- Find the original source.
- Use Trustworthy sources
- News Literacy ProjectNLP empowers educators to teach students the skills they need to be smart, active consumers of news and other information and engaged, informed participants in civic life. It also provides people of all ages with tools and resources that enable them to identify credible information and know what to trust, share and act on.
- SIFTing Through the PandemicMike Caulfield's blog about critically evaluating pandemic-related news and information. This site teaches a four-step process to use with coronavirus-related information that will show you “the skills that will make a dramatic difference in your ability to sort fact from fiction on the web (and everything in between).
Fact Checking Websites
- FactCheck.orgA project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, this nonpartisan, nonprofit seeks to "reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. Politics (FactCheck.org - About Us)."
- Snopes.comOne of the internet's oldest rumor and fact-checking websites. Owner is apolitical.
- Politifact"PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics. PolitiFact is run by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times..."
- AP Fact Check"Fact-checking and accountability journalism from AP journalists around the globe. " - AP Fact Check
- All Sides Media Bias RatingsAll Sides uses a variety of scientific surveying techniques to rate common media websites and news sources based on their right or left leaning bias. Check out all sides to get an idea of the general bias of a new source. Look for sources that are labeled C for the most neutral sources.
Questions or comments, contact Your Ascension Wisconsin Librarians:
Michele Matucheski & Kellee Selden
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