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The SIFT Method

SIFT is a method of evaluating online information developed by Mike Caulfield of Washington State University Vancouver. This infographic shows the steps of SIFT: Stop, investigate the source, find trusted coverage, trace claims, quotes and media to the original context.

Learn more about SIFT:

Check, Please! Starter Course
Caulfield's SIFT evaluation process in 5 lessons.
Sifting Through the Pandemic
Caulfield illustrates using SIFT to evaluate coronavirus information & misinformation.
Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers
Caulfield's fuller introduction to web literacy.
Online Verification Skills with Mike Caulfield (Video Playlist)
Mike Caulfield, who developed the SIFT methodology from observing the work of professional fact checkers, leads us through the 4 moves that anyone can make to verify a news story or find out if a source is trustworthy.