LibGuides: BCIT Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism: Other Resources

SIFT - Evaluating online information

Mike Caulfield (Washington State University): SIFT method

Wineburg, Sam and McGrew, Sarah, Lateral Reading: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Information (October 6, 2017). Stanford History Education Group Working Paper No. 2017-A1 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3048994 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3048994

Mike Caulfield: Verified Methodology for Fighting Misinformation
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast - In this compelling episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki sits down with Mike Caulfield, a renowned research scientist from the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public. Caulfield introduces his groundbreaking SIFT methodology, a crucial tool in the fight against online misinformation that empowers educators and learners to critically assess online content. Discover how SIFT - which stands for Stop, Investigate the source, Find trusted coverage, and Trace back to the original - can help you navigate the complex world of digital information. Caulfield also discusses his book Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe Online, co-authored with fellow Remarkable People guest Sam Wineburg. Join us as we explore the importance of digital literacy and learn practical strategies to determine what to believe in an era of information overload (17 April 2024).

Plagiarism

This digital story is intended to help students understand plagiarism, a form of copyright violation. Students are encouraged to discuss the topic with their instructors to gain a clear understanding