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Fact-Checking Using the CRAAP Test, SIFT Method, or SMART Check
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Tech Product/Equipment:
Computer and projector, Mobile devices for students
Activity Description
Our students need digital skills and one of the most pressing skills is how to evaluate resources and misinformation. In this activity, students will first study the information at the UChicago Library for three tests that can be used: The SIFT Method, The CRAAP Test, and the SMART Check. Then students will practice using these tests.
Preparation
- Check the website to ensure it is not blocked at your site.
- Read through the lesson plan.
- Print and make copies of any handouts.
How-To
Go through the UChicago Library Evaluating Resources and Misinformation site. You may decide you want to use only one of the three methods presented.
More Ways
A second excellent site is Illinois State University Milner Library Determine Credibility. They go through How Information is Created, Fact Check with SIFT-Fake or Fact? --This webpage gives examples from the media to examine,Try it Out!, As CRAAP Questions, How to Spot Fake News, Five C's of Critical Consuming, Evaluate Images, Deep Fakes. The site has worksheets, videos, infographics, walks you through with examples and an acitivity to Try Using SIFT and Learn More
Program Areas
- ABE: Adult Basic Education
- ESL: English as a Second Language
- ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
- ASE: High School Diploma
- CTE: Career Technical Education
Levels
- Intermediate
- High
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
- Advanced
