Use the EVAFACT method! When you see information, ask yourself these seven key questions. If all of them are yes, you can reasonably say that the information is likely accurate.
E: Emotivity
Is the language used free of emotions?
V: Variety
Are multiple other high quality sources corroborating the information?
A: Agency
Is the primary purpose to inform rather than persuade?
F: Factuality
Is the assertion supported by evidence?
A: Authority
Does the source tend to have a good track record of being reliable?
C: Currency
Is the content up to date?
T: Traceability
Can the original source of the claim being made be found?