Evaluating Information
Evaluating information is just asking yourself some basic questions and using critical thinking.
At ECU Library we use the SIFT and CRAAP tools to evaluate information and identify if information is credible.
SIFT C Currency
Stop! R Relevance
Investigate the source A Accuracy
Find trusted coverage A Authority
Trace the source P Purpose
- How to Spot Fake News
Not all information is equal, and with such easy access to information via the Internet, it is becoming more and more complex to separate the good, from the bad or the downright ugly. Fake news is in the News these days!
- Credible Sources of Information
It is important to note that no source is without bias, however, a credible source will provide evidence to help you understand the way its argument is positioned.
Different types of information and sources of information meet different needs. If you are information savvy you will have the skills to source information that enables you to make quality, reliably informed decisions.
Tips for critically evaluating information sources - courtesy of www.FactCheck.org and IFLA.