Step 1 - STOP
SIFT's first step is simple: Stop! If you're reading or watching something online and you're not sure where the information is coming from, just stop what you're doing for a moment. This is especially important if the media causes you to feel strong emotions, because those are the type of posts that people are most likely to share without verifying first.
Step 2 - INVESTIGATE
Once you've realized that you aren't sure where a certain piece of information (social media post, news article, etc.) comes from, that's when it is time to investigate. Call on your inner detective (or at least your inner Facebook stalker), because it is time to track down the source. Check out the video below to see how simple this step can be.