Media Literacy Week – Day Two

Welcome to Day Two of Media Literacy Week! 

Now that we know more about the first step of SIFT, Stop, let’s move to the next step. The second step of SIFT is to Investigate the Source. It can be tempting to immediately begin to debate the merits of a claim that a source makes (and, depending on how outrageous it is, you may be able to dismiss a source based on its claim alone). However, it's often a good idea to begin by investigating if the source of the claim is credible. See the video below to learn why the strategy you use to investigate a source can mean the difference between an inaccurate conclusion and a successful fact-check. 

 

In the next video, learn a quick method for investigating a source. 

Find more information, suggested resources, and assignment ideas related to Investigate the Source on our Misinformation Research Guide.