Identifying the Author and Source
- Check the website’s domain — is it a reputable news organization or academic institution?
- Look for the author’s name and credentials.
- Check for citations and references supporting claims.
- Evaluate whether the language and tone is objective or biased.
Identifying Sponsored Content
- Look for labels such as “Sponsored”, “Ad”, or “Promoted”.
- Check whether the content is trying to sell or promote something.
- Research whether the sponsor is a reputable organization.
Detecting Purpose or Interest
- Identify the main claim the author is making.
- Evaluate whether the evidence is based on facts or opinions.
- Consider whether other sources support or contradict the claim.
- Look for biases and interests behind the content.
