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Writing 10: Academic Writing (Wilson, Spring 2025)

Lateral Reading (Video Tutorial)

Check out this short video (3:33) from University of Louisville Libraries on Lateral Reading, a technique used by journalists to evaluate the credibility of information on the internet.

SIFT Method

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"S.I.F.T: Evaluating Information in a Digital World" infographic: Follow the "long description" link for a web accessible description.

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This material was adapted from an graphic created by Annie Zeidman-Karpinski, University of Oregon Libraries. It is based on the work of research scientist Mike Caulfield, who created the SIFT methodology.