LATERAL READING
01
stop and identify the source
Before diving into the content, pause and note the website or source you're examining.
02
Leave the site
Open new browser tabs and search for information about the source itself, rather than continuing to read the original content.
03
Find what others say about the source
Search for reviews, fact-checks, or analyses of the source from reputable organizations or fact-checking websites.
04
Evaluate FOR authority and purpose
Search for reviews, fact-checks, or analyses of the source from reputable organizations or fact-checking websites.
05
Return to the original source
After gathering external information, return to the original source and evaluate its content in light of what you've learned.
06
REFLECT and DECIDE
Explicitly decide on the source's reliability