Week 4: Fact-Checking (Introduction to College Research)

Please read the following chapter from Introduction to College Research. The book will open in a new tab. Use the "Next" link in the bottom-right corner to read each page until you reach the chapter conclusion.

Chapter: Fact-Checking (Links to an external site.)

Be sure to read all of the following sections:

  1. Why Fact-Checking? (Links to an external site.)

  2. The SIFT Method (Links to an external site.)

  3. Using Wikipedia Effectively (Links to an external site.)

  4. Fact-Checking Images and Memes (Links to an external site.)

  5. Conclusion (Links to an external site.)

Questions to consider while reading:

  • When we find a source of information, how can we verify that it is a reliable and effective piece of evidence for our research?