The SIFT Method is just one of many ways to evaluate your source. Here are some other examples:
SCARAB
A rubric created by the MCC Library where you score your source based on specific criteria and their descriptions to help you decide if you have a good source for your college assignments.
5Ws
Evaluate sources by looking at the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
C.R.A.A.P.O
A source evaluation rubric, similar to SCARAB. Southern New Hampshire University Shapiro Library added some helpful language around online resources.
C.R.A.A.P. Test
The original source evaluation rubric. CRAAP looks at the areas of currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose.
RADAR Test
Source evaluation framework that considers the factors of rationale, authority, date, accuracy, and relevance.
T.R.A.A.P. test
Uses the criteria of timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose to evaluate sources of information.
