SIFT to evaluate resources and misinformation

graph TD
    A[Start: Encounter New 
 Information] --> B{S: Stop};
    B --> C{Do I know and 
 trust this source?};
    C -- Yes --> D[Proceed with caution, 
 but still consider 
 other SIFT steps];
    C -- No --> E[I: Investigate the Source];
    E --> F[Read Laterally: 
 What do other sources 
 say about this source?];
    F --> G{Is the source credible 
 and expert on the topic?};
    G -- Yes --> H[F: Find Better Coverage];
    G -- No --> I[Discard or treat 
 with extreme skepticism];
    H --> J[Look for other trusted 
 sources reporting on 
 the same topic];
    J --> K{Is there consensus? 
 Are there alternative 
 explanations?};
    K -- Yes --> L[T: Trace Claims, 
 Quotes, and Media 
 to the Original Context];
    K -- No --> M[Acknowledge the controversy 
 and seek more information];
    L --> N[Find the original context 
 of the information];
    N --> O{Is the information 
 accurately represented?};
    O -- Yes --> P[Synthesize information 
 from multiple trusted 
 sources to form a conclusion];
    O -- No --> Q[Recognize the 
 misinformation and 
 disregard];
    D --> P;
    I --> R[End];
    M --> P;
    Q --> R;
    P --> R;