Lateral Reading and Evaluating Expertise

Lateral Reading

To accomplish the critical thinking techniques discussed previously, researchers and fact-checkers regularly do something called lateral reading. Lateral reading involves investigating the source to determine credentials, claims, objectives, and worldview. Check out the videos below to learn more about lateral reading and evaluating expertise (credentials).

Lateral Reading (3 min. 34 sec.)

 

 

Evaluating Expertise

Understanding Expertise (4 min. 8 sec.)

 

 

Assessing Expertise (2 min. 39 sec)

 

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