Evaluating Sources

  How do you know if your sources are academically worthy?

CRAAP Test

CRAAP Test  - Boise State - Video 

CRAAP - Gettysburg College - Website

CRAAP - Chico State - pdf

Do the CRAAP test for each of your sources.
Currency Describe the timeliness of the information.
Relevance/Coverage What is the depth and importance of the information?
Authority What is the source of the information?
Accuracy Is the information reliable?
Purpose/Objectivity Is there the possibility of bias in the information?