From the Government of Canada:
Spot spoof websites. Fake news stories can be posted on fraudulent websites that are made to look legitimate. This is called spoofing.
Phone
416-289-5000
ASH: 57000 
DOW: 51903
MOR: 58000
PRO: 55400 SAC: 58600
Email
library@
centennialcollege.ca
SIFT: The Four Moves is a strategy for evaluating information developed by research scientist Mike Caulfield. Information here is adapted from his materials under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY).
When you first come across new information stop and ask yourself if you know where the information came from and what the reputation of the website/publisher is. STOP is also a reminder to slow down!! If you become overwhelmed in your search, stop and refocus on your original question.
Investigate asks you to consider what you're reading before you start reading it. Who is the author? Do they have an bias or ulterior motives for sharing the information? Conversely, is the person an expert in the field? How do you know? Caulfield explains, "knowing the expertise and agenda of the source is crucial to your interpretation of what they say. Taking sixty seconds to figure out where media is from before reading will help you decide if it is worth your time, and if it is, help you to better understand its significance and trustworthiness."
When trying to determine the trustworthiness or validity of information, it is helpful to explore what other coverage is available on the topic. Caulfield explains, "you want to know if [the information you found] represents a consensus viewpoint, or if it is the subject of much disagreement." Further, "understanding the context and history of a claim will help you better evaluate it and form a starting point for future investigation."
Often times, online content may be stripped of its original context. Trace the claim back to its original context to see whether the issue is fairly represented. You can do this by clicking through any attached links, checking references/citations, consulting fact-checking websites (suggestions at tight), and/or circling back to the original source being discussed. This video explains how to trace a claim back to its original source.
