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Introduction to SIFT: Challenge Samples

Trace Claims: Erin Bromage, The Risks

You want to know about COVID risk and you come across this. What do you think?

How would you answer the following:

Origin: What is the origin (creator) of this source? Who created it?

Purpose: What do you think was the author's intent when they published this?

Value: How do you think this might be valuable to you as a learner?

Limitation: How might this source be limited in it's usefulness?

Trace Claims: Cats Would Kill You

Trace the claim in this article back to its original context or source. What do you find?

Find Better Coverage: Fast Company Rats

Rodents of Unusual Size? Does this seem legit?

Trace the claim in this article back to its original context or source. What do you find?

Investigate the Source: Ivermectin

SIFTing Breaking News Isn't Always Easy...

This just dropped. How would you investigate this source?

Investigate the Source: Mask Study

SIFTing Breaking News Isn't Always Easy...

This just dropped. How would you investigate this source?

New Atlas | Arthritis

SIFTing Breaking News Isn't Always Easy...

This just dropped. How would you investigate this source?

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