There are three helpful methods for evaluating information:
- Fact-Checking
- Fact-checking is the primary method that the media uses to determine if the information they have found or have been given is trustworthy.
- SIFT
- The SIFT method is a four-step method to determine the validity and reliability of information:
- Stop.
- Investigate the Source.
- Find better or other coverage.
- Trace back to source - see original content.
- CRAAP
- The CRAAP test is a list of questions you can use to evaluation information based upon:
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
Using at least two of the methods can help you to determine if the information that you have found is valid and from an authoritative source.
