It's never been more important to be a critical consumer of online information. With so much content coming at us from social media, news outlets, blogs, and beyond, it's easy to get overwhelmed or misled. Whether you're researching for a class or just curious about something you saw online, read below to find practical tools and tips to help you evaluate what you find. From fact-checking websites and media bias charts to strategies like reverse image searching and lateral reading, you'll learn how to spot trustworthy sources and steer clear of misinformation.
Use the CRAAP checklist to evaluate the source vertically (from top to bottom).
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Use these SIFT skills to determine if a new source or claim is factual and trustworthy.
Open up a new tab and do a quick Google search of the organization/author/company. Wikipedia might not be the best place for academic research, but it's a great place to do some surface level digging!
Do a quick reverse image search! Right click your webpage and select "Search with Google lens" for a fast image search.