C.R.A.P. Test

The C.R.A.P. Test for Website Evaluation

C --- Currency

• How recent is the information?
• When was the website last updated?
• Is it current enough for your topic?

R --- Reliability

• What kind of information is included in the resource?
• Is content of the resource primarily opinion? Is is balanced?
• Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?

A --- Authority

• Who is the creator or author?
• What are the author’s 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?

P --- Purpose/Point of View

• Is the information fact or opinion?
• Is it biased?
• Is the creator/author trying to sell you something?