The Evaluating Information guide covers lateral reading, fact-checking, how to Google like a pro, and more.
Adapted from the Historical Thinking Chart by the Stanford History Education Group
The SIFT method was created by Mike Caulfield. All SIFT information on this page is adapted from his materials with a CC BY 4.0 license.
Determining if resources are credible is challenging. Use the SIFT method to help you analyze information, especially news or other online media.
Remember, you can always Ask a Librarian for help with evaluating information.
Before you read the article, stop!
Before you share the video, stop!
Before you act on a strong emotional response to a headline, stop!
Ask yourself: Do I know this website? Do I know this information source? Do I know it's reputation?
Before moving forward, use the other three moves: