Source Credibility Evaluation Protocol

Lateral reading evaluates online source credibility by leaving the source to investigate its author, publisher, and claims across the open web, rather than judging superficial cues. This protocol generates a SIFT-based workflow to guide that investigation.

The SIFT method is a digital literacy workflow for evaluating online information. This protocol applies SIFT to generate a teacher modelling script, red and green flags, and a student checklist for classroom media literacy tasks.

To teach lateral reading for website and social media evaluation, this protocol generates a structured evidence-based process. It outputs a teacher modelling script and a student checklist to practice evaluating digital information in classroom settings.

Yes, the source evaluation protocol suits classroom research tasks, media literacy lessons, and independent projects. It provides a structured lateral reading workflow and student checklist to evaluate websites, articles, and social media content.

Red and green flags for digital source credibility are indicators of unreliable or trustworthy information found during lateral reading. This protocol generates specific red and green flags alongside a SIFT-based evaluation checklist to guide credibility checks.