Digital Information Analysis Worksheet

Source Information

Title of Content:Author/Creator:Publication/Platform:Date Published/Updated:URL (if applicable):

Initial Impression

Main claim or message:

Initial reaction:

Emotional response (if any):

ESCAPE Method Analysis

Evidence

• What evidence is provided to support claims?
• Are sources cited? If so, list them:
• Are there any unsupported claims?
• Is the evidence verifiable?

Source

• Who created this content?
• What are their credentials/expertise?
• Do they have potential biases or conflicts of interest?
• What is the reputation of the publication/platform?

Context

• Is this the complete story or partial information?
• What relevant context might be missing?
• How does this fit with other information on the topic?
• Has this been taken out of context?

Audience

• Who is the intended audience?
• How might this affect the presentation?
• Is the content designed to appeal to specific groups?
• Is it pitched at an appropriate level for the topic?

Purpose

• Why was this content created?
• Is it trying to inform, persuade, entertain, or sell?
• Is the purpose explicitly stated or implied?
• How might the purpose affect the presentation?

Execution

• Is the content professionally presented?
• Are there spelling/grammar errors or design issues?
• Is the tone measured or emotionally charged?
• Does the headline match the actual content?

Algorithmic Considerations

• How might I have encountered this content? (Search, social media, recommendation)
• What factors might have influenced its appearance in my feed?
• What similar content am I typically shown?
• What perspectives might I be missing on this topic?

Cross-Verification

• Have I checked this information with at least two other reputable sources?
• Source 1:
• Source 2:
• Are there significant differences in how this information is presented elsewhere?
• What do fact-checking sites say about this claim (if applicable)?

Final Evaluation

Credibility rating (1-10):

Key strengths:

Key weaknesses:

What additional information would help evaluate this better?

Decision (accept, reject, need more information):

Action Plan

• Will I share this information? Why or why not?
• What additional research is needed?
• How does this information change my understanding of the topic?
• What will I do differently based on this information?

This worksheet is designed to help you systematically analyze digital information. Not all sections will be relevant for every piece of content. Focus on the areas most applicable to what you’re evaluating.