CRAAP Test

CRAAP Test
When you search for information, you’re going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information? You will have
to determine that for yourself, and the CRAAP Test can help. The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help
you evaluate the information you find. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your
situation or need.
Evaluation Criteria
Currency: The timeliness of the information.
? When was the information published or posted?
? Has the information been revised or updated?
? Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?
?Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
? Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
? Who is the intended audience?
? Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?
? Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?
? Would you be comfortable citing this source in your research paper?
Authority: The source of the information.
? Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
? What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations?
? Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
? Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
?Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?
examples: .com .edu .gov .org .net
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.
? Where does the information come from?
? Is the information supported by evidence?
? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
? Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
? Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
? Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?
Purpose: The reason the information exists.
? What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
? Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
? Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
? Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases?
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Evaluating Information – Applying the CRAAP Test
Meriam Library ??California State University, Chico
Key: ? indicates criteria is for Web ?

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