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    • Media & Information Literacy

    Answered By Library Staff
    Last Updated: Nov 19, 2024     Views: 427

    Lateral reading is a strategy that digitally literate researchers utilize to check information for factual accuracy. Lateral reading is part of the SIFT method for evaluating sources. Watch this video for more on how to get started! 

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    The links below also offer more information evaluation considerations. 

    You can take this TCC tutorial to learn how to find valid, reliable information. 

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    • Q. What is the SIFT Method? Opens in new window
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    • Lateral Reading: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Information Opens in new window
    • Lateral Reading: Handout Opens in new window

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