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ENGL 106 - Business Writing - Shepard

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.

Using SIFT to evaluate information (video)

SIFT Method by Mike Caufield

SIFT Information Evaluation | Piktochart Visual Editor

SIFT Information Evaluation Habits (image text)

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)

Spotting Fake and Misleading News

An infographic is from eavi.eu

A text version of this information may be found at: https://eavi.eu/beyond-fake-news-10-types-misleading-info/