How do I evaluate a website or source?

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If you are not sure a website, an article, or source is appropriate for your assignment, use this set of criteria, called the CRAAP Test.

 

CRAAP Test

 

  • Currency
  • Relevance
  • Authority
  • Accuracy
  • Purpose

 

Attached is a handout that will help explain what to look for in each criteria.

And watch this short video about the CRAAP test that further explains how to evaluate a source.

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  • Last Updated Oct 11, 2021
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