What transforms a piece of information into evidence?

when it comes from a reputable source

when it is supported by a citation

when it is used to support or refute something

when it uses transitional words and phrases

Information that can be transformed into evidence is when it can be used to support or refute something. Evidence usually means that it supports or refutes a case or claim by someone. So in order for the information to be used as evidence it must be useful one way or another.