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Transcript
USE THE CRAAP TEST TO EVALUATE THE RESOURCES YOU FIND BEFORE YOU USE THEM IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.
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YOU CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!
PURPOSE
ACCURACY
AUTHORITY
RELEVANCE
CURRENCY
Passing the CRAAP test
- 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- Is the source current or out-of-date for the subject or topic?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?
The timeliness of the information Ask yourself these questions:
CURRENCY
- 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?
How relevant is the information to you
RELEVANCE
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?
AUTHORITY
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?
ACCURACY
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?
PURPOSE