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Digital Credibility & Information Literacy

Example 1: Pig Saves Goat

Read the article below, and practice your new lateral reading skills. Work with your group to see what can you find out about this article.


Some things to consider while you are conducting your lateral search:

1.  Were you able to find this article in multiple places? 

2. What other news sources were talking about this story?

3. Does this video look legitimate? 

4. Where did this event take place? 


Example 2: NASA Frog?

Check out the image below, and practice your new lateral reading skills. Work with your group to see what can you find out about this picture:


image source: https://www.boredpanda.com/frog-photobomb-nasa-launch/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic 


Some things to consider while you are conducting your lateral search:

1. Are you able to find this photo in other news stories? 

2. Does this photo seem photoshopped?

3. What source originally posted this content? 

4. Could you learn anything else about this story? 


Example 3: The Shocking Ingredients in Beer

Read the article below, and practice your new lateral reading skills. Work with your group to see what can you find out about this article.


Some things to consider while you are conducting your lateral search:

1. Does this person have the qualifications to be an authority on this topic? 

2. Can you find any other articles that discuss these issues? 

3.  What type of sources do you find? 


Example 4: Aquafina: Tap Water?

Read the article below, and practice your new lateral reading skills. 


Some things to consider while you are conducting your lateral search:

1. Can you find any other articles that discuss this issue? 

2. Is there additional information to learn about this story?

Retrieved from Maryville University Library, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO USA.