A note about authority: No matter the type of source, you must identify who is responsible for the content, and determine their credentials, expertise and overall qualification as a recognized expert in the field. Is the book or article written by a professor or other highly qualified individual?
Scholarly sources focus on particular aspects of topics in the field and develop deep analysis based on research.
Tips for Lateral Reading
TIps for Lateral Reading
Websites
Google the title of the website
Check Wikipedia
Scholarly Articles
Google the title of the article
Check Retraction Watch
News Claims
Google the claim
Use information in the news source to trace back to the scholarly study