There are many methods for critically considering information resources. One is Mike Caulfield's SIFT Method.
The SIFT method is especially helpful when evaluating online information from popular (not scholarly) sources.
T: Trace to the original context
SIFT helps you evaluate the credibility of an information resource. Is it worthy of your attention?
SIFT works best with websites, news stories, and social media content.
SIFT creator Mike Caulfield explains the purpose of SIFT in this video:
