GLE 110 RESPECT : Source Evaluation

The C.R.A.A.P. Test

Evaluate Sources Based on the Following Criteria:

Currency

·         How recent is the information?

·         How recently has the website been updated?

·         Is it current enough for your topic?

Relevance

·         What kind of information is included in the resource?

·         Does the item answer all, or just some, of your questions about the topic?

•    Is the information in the article too broad or too narrow to be helpful in your research?

Authority

·         Who is the creator or author?

·         What are the credentials?

·         Who is the publisher or sponsor?

·         Are they reputable?

·         What is the publisher's interest (if any) in this information?

·         Are there advertisements on the website?

Accuracy

• Does the information seem too good to be true?
• Are there are other sources that make similar claims, statements, and conclusions?
• Does the source have information on the author?
• Is the source well cited? 
  

Purpose/Point of View

·         Is this fact or opinion?

·         Is it biased?

·         Is the creator/author trying to sell you something?

(adapted from LOEX 2008 wiki)