Techniques for Evaluating Sources
Lateral reading refers to a way of interacting with information as you research. It means that when you encounter a new fact, organization, or author, opening a new tab in your browser. This allows you check for credibility as you go.
The media bias chart by ad fontes media group is a helpful tool for learning about the political bias and quality of media resources like news media, newspapers, blogs, and magazines. What makes this chart unique is that the content is evaluated by experts with different political leanings and grouped on a scale of political bias and quality. The experts judge the content without knowing the source, which helps keep the process fair and unbiased.
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Interactive Media Bias Chart
by ad fontes media
This video (from another library) explains the SIFT process. SIFT is a process for evaluating research as you explore resources.
