CRAAP Test

Basic CRAAP Test

Currency: The timeliness of the information.

• When was the info published?

• Has it been updated?

• Do you need the most current info for your topic?

Relevance: The importance of the info for your needs.

• Does the info directly relate to your topic?

• Does it help you answer the question(s)?

• Have you looked at other sources to find the best one?

Authority: The source of the info.

• Who is the author and/or publisher?

• Are they qualified to write about the topic?

• For websites, does the URL say anything about the source? (.com, .gov, .edu, .org)

Accuracy: The reliability and correctness of the info.

• Is the info supported by evidence?

• Can you verify the info with another source?

• Is the author or publisher biased or unbiased?

Purpose: The reason the info exists.

• What is the purpose of the info? To teach, sell, persuade, or entertain?

• Is the info fact or opinion?

• Is the author or publisher biased or unbiased?