Videos and Self Paced Tutorials on Evaluating Information and Articles
- Evaluating Information SourcesLibWizard tutorial created by Ashley Shea, Mann Library, related to understanding sources.
- Evaluating Articles and Social Media PostsLibWizard tutorial created by Ashley Shea, Mann Library.
- Evaluating Different Types of EvidenceLibWizard tutorial created by Ashley Shea, Mann Library.
- Video -- Fact Checking and Lateral ReadingThis 4-minute video from the University of Arizona addresses fact checking and advocates lateral reading as an evaluation tool.
- Teaching Lateral ReadingA collection of videos and lesson plans related to fact checking through Lateral Reading. Produced by the Civic Online Reasoning project of the Stanford History Education Group.
- Video - Evaluating Sources for CredibilityThis 3-minute recording from North Carolina State University focuses on criteria for determining credibility and addresses bias and the peer review process.
- Video - Industry Bias by John Oliver11 minute video, but captivating look at industry bias in science.
Infographics
- Evaluating Information SourcesThis infographic provides criteria for evaluating the reliability of an information source. Created by Ashley Shea, Mann Library.
- Article EvaluationAn infographic for how best to evaluate an article, particularly those found on the Web. Created by Ashley Shea, Mann Library.
- Infographic - How Science Can go Off the RailsAn interactive map that walks you through the funnel of a research study, from funding to output. At each step along the way, statistics are provided that show the quantity of studies that do things the 'right' way.
- Infographic - 15 Ways to Tell if Science News Story is HogwashGreat infographic with features described in length. Could easily be reviewed in class or provided as supplementary material.
Additional Resources
These resources can be linked from your CANVAS course page or shared with students directly. Includes links to Cornell Library Research Guides.
- Checklist - Evaluating Health Information on the InternetNIH Q&A when evaluating online health claims.
- Article - How Industry Can Shape ScienceVox article that explains how the Mars company has sponsored hundreds of scientific studies to show cocoa is good for you.
- Library Research Guide to Critically Analyzing Information SourcesCUL libguide that lists 10 factors to consider when evaluating a source and its content.
- Library Research Guide to Fake News, Alternative Facts and MisinformationCUL Libguide that accompanies instruction on fake news.