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ANT 1430 Our Primate Heritage: Evaluating Sources

Source Types

SIFT

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STOP

  • investigate the information and the source of the information before reading or sharing.

Investigate the Source

  • What do you know or what can you find out about the source of this information?
  • Do a google search for the author or institution that is creating this media.

Find better coverage

  • Can you find a credible source that is reporting this information?
  • How do the two sources compare?

Trace claims, quotes, and media back to the original context

  • Locate the original source of this information.
  • Are the claims, quotes and media being represented accurately?

 

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Jackie Eagleson
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