Subject Guides

Information Literacy Toolkit

Introduction

Understanding the information one consumes is an important information literacy skill. Learning to evaluate sources can lead students to using better sources in their work and become responsible contributors to the information landscape.

How to Evaluate Sources Subject Guide
Use this subject guide for information on evaluating books, scholarly journals, web pages, and news articles.
ACT UP Evaluation Method
The ACT UP method of evaluating sources was created by librarian Dawn Stahura of Salem State University.
SIFT / 4 Moves Method
The SIFT or 4 Moves Method of evaluating sources was created by Mike Caulfield.

News Literacy

There are many dangers in mis/disinformation in our everyday lives. Consider evaluating news stories on health and political information as well as sensationalized stories. These can connect to current events or in response to events in the past.

Guide to Understanding and Evaluating News
Use the resources on this guide to help students understand and think critically about news information.
Hot Topics and Controversial Issues
Guide to finding resources related to controversial topics.
News Resources
Use this guide to find and evaluate news articles.
News Literacy - U of Louisville
Guide from University of Louisville Libraries with activities, videos, handouts, and readings.
Center for News Literacy, Stonybrook
Use this resource from SUNY Stonybrook lesson plans and more.
News Literacy Project
Use this external resource for lesson plans and more.
Project Looksharp, Ithaca College
Use this external resources for lesson plan ideas.