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Search Mastery

Learn more about how search engines work and how to navigate search pages, tailor searches and search terms, and evaluate the information you find.

Lateral reading

Lateral reading is a powerful way to investigate the question "Who is behind this information?" when you encounter websites or posts you're unfamiliar with. 

The following video, from University of Louisville's library, introduces lateral reading and demonstrates how to use lateral reading to evaluate websites.

As you watch, consider the following question: 

  • How is lateral reading different from ways you might have learned to evaluate online information in the past?