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Passing the CRAAP test
ACCURACY
PURPOSE
AUTHORITY
RELEVANCE
CURRENCY
YOU CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!
USE THE CRAAP TEST TO EVALUATE THE RESOURCES YOU FIND BEFORE YOU USE THEM IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.
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CURRENCY
The timeliness of the information Ask yourself these questions:
- When was the information published or posted?
- Is the source current or out-of-date for the subject or topic?
- Has the source been revised, updated, or expanded in a subsequent edition?
- (If you are using the web:) Are the links to other sources functional?
RELEVANCE
How relevant is the information to you
- Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
- How does the source work with other resources you are using?
- Is the information at an appropriate level? (ie not too elementary or advanced for your needs)
- Is the content appropriate for your research topic or assignment?
- Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor of the information source?
AUTHORITY
The source of the information
- Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
- What are the author's credentials?
- What is the author's reputation among his/her peers?
- Does the resource have a reputable organisation or expert behind it?
- Is the author associated with an educational institution or well known organisation?
- Is there contact information for author/publisher/sponsor?
ACCURACY
The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content
- Where does the information come from and is it supported by evidence?
- Does it have a reference list?
- Can you verify any of the information?
- Has the author used good grammar? Are there spelling or typographical errors?
- Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
PURPOSE
The reason the information exists
- What is the purpose of the information? Why was it written?
- Does the author exhibit a particular bias? (Political, ideological, cultural, religious or personal)
- Is the viewpoint of the author's affiliation/sponsor reflected in the message or content?