Evidence Log
Part of a Game to teach evaluation for research.
Part of a Game to teach evaluation for research.
Your first task is to evaluate the evidence using Mike Caufield's SIFT method. You must discern reliable information (Credible) from distracting noise (Non-Credible).
SIFT
🛑 Stop
Before reacting emotionally, pause and take a breath. Recognize when a headline or post is designed to trigger outrage or panic.
🔎 Investigate the Source
Don't rely on the "About Us" page. Open a new tab and Google the source's name plus words like "bias," "funding," or "reputation."
📰 Find Better Coverage
If a major claim is only being reported by one low-reputation source, it's likely false. Search for the claim on at least two unrelated, reputable news organizations.
🖼️ Trace Claims, Quotes, & Media
Don't assume context. Trace quotes, images (reverse search), and data back to their original document to ensure they haven't been edited or taken out of context.