What does it mean to evaluate information?

Responses

critically thinking about if you can trust a source
critically thinking about if you can trust a source - no response given

swiftly judging an author's style 
swiftly judging an author's style  - no response given

quickly deciding if an author seems intelligent
quickly deciding if an author seems intelligent - no response given

appraising if you like a source

appraising if you like a source - no response given