Things to consider when evaluating information:
Currency: The timeliness of the information.
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Authority: The source of the information.
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.
Purpose: The reason the information exists.
adapted from Meriam Library, California State University, Chico
Stop
Investigate the Source
Trace Claims, Quotes and Media to the Original Context
Find Other Coverage
Mike Caulfield, research scientist at the University of Washington, developped the SIFT method. Check out his blog for more info on SIFT