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SPE 103 - Christy Carter - Spring 2025

Evaluating Resources and Misinformation


S.I.F.T

Stop!!! Consider the source before using it. 
Investigate the source carefully.   
Find better coverage & verify claims.
Trace the source back to its origin.

The SIFT method, a tool for evaluating online sources, stands for Stop, Investigate the Source, Find Better Coverage, and Trace Claims. It encourages a more critical approach to information consumption by prompting users to pause, research the source, seek alternative perspectives, and verify claims against their original context.