This Libguide was created by your HACC Librarian in cooperation with Professor Shepard. In this guide you will find links to HACC Library and vetted internet resources you will need to complete your assignments for English 106, Business Writing.
Below are simple habits to practice when looking at information...
Stop
Do you know the website?
What is its reputation?
What is your purpose?
How do you feel?
Consider cognitive biases.
Investigate the Source
What exactly is the source?
What can you find out about the website?
What about the author?
Is it worth your time?
Stuck? bit.ly/waacinfo Try steps under [W]ebsite & [A]uthor
Find other coverage
Is other coverage similar?
Can you find a better source?
One more trusted?
More in-depth?
What do expert sources agree on with coverage?
Stuck? bit.ly/waacinfo Try steps under [A]rticle
Trace claims, quotes, media to the original context
Can you find the original source?
What is the original context?
Has it been accurately presented?
Stuck? bit.ly/waacinfo Try steps under [C]laim
Graphic created by Suzanne Sannwald based on Mike Caufield's work on SIFT (hapgood.us)
SIFT Information Evaluation Habits
Stop
Do you know the website?
What is its reputation?
What is your purpose?
How do you feel?
Consider cognitive biases.
Investigate the Source
What exactly is the source?
What can you find out about the website?
What about the author?
Is it worth your time?
Find Other Coverage
Is other coverage similar?
Can you find a better source?
One more trusted?
More in-depth?
What do expert sources agree on with coverage?
Trace to the Original Source
Can you find the original source?
What is the original context?
Has it been accurately presented?
Fake News Guide
Use the resources on this LibGuide to help you identify fake news. (This link opens a new LibGuide in a new window. To return to this class LibGuide, click on the Evaluating Websites tab at the top of your screen)