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People are so willing to believe outrageous claims without fact-checking them. This isn’t new, but it’s more troubling (and dangerous) than ever. Quick thread:
At the @news_collab, we love using @holden’s SIFT method:
1. Stop.
2. Investigate the source.
3. Find better coverage.
4. Trace claims, quotes and media back to the original context.
1. Stop.
2. Investigate the source.
3. Find better coverage.
4. Trace claims, quotes and media back to the original context.
My husband just asked me about a pretty scary claim he heard. So, I led him through SIFT. We Googled the claim and immediately found a @factcheckdotorg page, explaining the claim’s inaccuracy. Done. In about 10 seconds!
His response: “I wish every house had you there to lead people through this.”
But guys: I honestly just stopped to think about it, then searched online. You don’t need to be a journalist, or work in media literacy. You just need to WANT to do better.
But guys: I honestly just stopped to think about it, then searched online. You don’t need to be a journalist, or work in media literacy. You just need to WANT to do better.
