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 the librarian, Ms. Carrigan, for help with evaluating information.

Information Pollution

Lateral Reading

How To Spot Fake News