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Evaluate

Evaluation Concepts

Evaluate the author/source
Upstreaming - who/what is being referenced in the source? Investigate these references.
Lateral searching - can the information be replicated?
Consider your psychological/emotional reaction to the information. Is this persuading you?
What is left out of the argument? Who benefits and who is harmed by the information?
"Look for the helpers..." (Mr. Rogers Quote - ha!) such as: journalists, librarians, experts on topic - professors, scientists, researchers, etc.

Media Bias Chart

Perspectives and Political Leanings of Sources

"The AllSides Media Bias Chart helps you to identify different perspectives and political leanings in the news so you can get the full picture and think for yourself." (AllSides website description)

AllSides Media Bias Chart

Just for fun... Streaming Film Databases

Did you know you have access?

Check out these two streaming subscription services that Butler Libraries subscribes to for feature films and motion pictures.

Kanopy Streaming This link opens in a new window
A collection of more than 19,000 streaming documentaries and foreign/indie feature films, available on a patron-driven acquisition model (all titles are available to you, Butler University Libraries pays for licenses that hit usage triggers)
Swank Digital Campus This link opens in a new window
Contains select feature film streaming media content

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