Fact Checking: Useful Tips

For more information see Mike Caulfield's SIFT (The Four Moves)

Here are some tips about what to be wary of when fact checking.

• Watch out for sensational headlines
• Look closely at images to see if they have been altered
• Make sure URLs are appropriate and do not have added pieces such as “.co” or “lo”
• Check and investigate quotes to see if information has been taken out of context

Here are some tips to always remember when fact checking.

• Check your own bias
• Ask yourself who wrote this and when did they write it
• Look at multiple sources, especially reputable news sources
• Investigate what the site is known for by Googling and/or looking at their “About Us” section or page