Facets

 The acronym F.A.C.E.T.S stands for:

• Find content
• Assess
• Choose
• Explain
• Tailor
• Share

The FACETS process is a process used to help with the curation of online content. I find the FACETS process to be simple and easy to follow. I think many of us use a process like this one, without knowing it, when curating online content. However, I do believe people more often than not tend to find the content and then share. The steps in between that are the most important are often skipped.

The first step in the process is find content. It isn't difficult to "find" content. However, how valuable, relevant, and credible is your source. Which brings us to the next steps in the process, assess and choose, selecting to use only good information. I am sure we all know this is important, but how do I know if it is good? Is there a rubric or criteria? After we have assessed and we choose, it is time to explain. Is the content useful, valuable, credible, and relevant? How often to people really think about the way the Tailor information? Does everything just fit perfectly together? If you have made it this far, I am assuming you are ready to share the information.

As in any process, if all steps are not carefully followed the results will be flawed. The time spent on the first half of the process will be wasted as well. It is important to follow all steps of the process in order to have a good outcome. I did find it hard to locate information on the author, Mr. Roo, of this process.  There was some information on Facebook and Twitter.