The internet makes it possible to find explanations, research, advice, and breaking news within seconds. That convenience also creates a difficult question: how can readers distinguish dependable information from material that is incomplete, misleading, or deliberately false? Careful evaluation does not require specialist training, but it does require more than accepting a polished design or a confident tone. Start With the Source First, identify who produced the material and why. A government department, university, professional association, newsroom, company, and anonymous social media account may all present information differently because they operate under different responsibilities and incentives. Look for an identifiable…