Evaluating the credibility of the sources you use is of key importance to ensure the credibility and reliability of your academic research. Is there an obvious bias or prejudice? Are alternative points of view presented? Does the author omit important facts or data that might disprove the claim? Does the author use strong or emotional language?ĬRAAP test: evaluating source credibility. Is the author’s purpose to sell, persuade, entertain, or inform? Has the information been evaluated or refereed?Ĭan you confirm any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?ĭoes the language or nature appear unbiased and free of emotion? The reliability, accuracy, and correctness of the content. Is the author affiliated with an educational institution or prominent organization?Ĭan you find information about the author from reference sources or the Internet?ĭo other books or authors cite the author? Is the information too technical or too simplified for you to use?ĭoes the source add something new to your knowledge of the topic? When was the information published or last updated? Have newer articles been published on your topic? Are links or references to other sources up to date? Is your topic in an area that changed rapidly, like technology or popular culture?ĭoes the information answer your research question?ĭoes the information meet the stated requirements of the assignment?
CRAAP is an acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose and it represents the general categories of criteria that can be used to evaluate the information you find.
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How to Evaluate Resources The CRAAP Test is a useful guide to evaluating resources.
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