Evaluating Information Found Online
It is important to know how to navigate and evaluate online sources. We have all heard terms like misinformation, disinformation, and fake news before, illustrating that source evaluation is a skill that will benefit you, both as a researcher and as a general information user. The Library offers several research guides that help walk you through how to evaluate information found online. Check out one of the guides linked below or take a look at the infographic explaining SIFT Method, a strategy for evaluating information sources found online.
Helpful Research Guides
- Introduction to Research Skills - Evaluate Your Sources: The "Evaluate Your Sources" page of the Introduction to Research Skills guide discusses strategies and tips on how to evaluate information sources, both for academic research and daily interactions.
- Fake News and Digital Media Literacy: The "Fake News and Digital Media Literacy" guide walks you through several different forms of misinformation/disinformation and give you tips on how to spot it when you see it in real life. This guide is highly interactive and includes several videos, tutorials, and topic related quizzes.