Evaluate Your Sources with CRAAP
A common method of evaluation is CRAAP. This stands for Current, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose. Use this method to see if the resources you're encountering are suitable for your research.
Currency
- Is the information the most recent information on the topic?
- Is the information up-to-date?
- When was it published?
Relevance
- Does the information relate to your research topic?
- Is the information in-depth enough for academic use?
Authority
- Is the author qualified to discuss this topic?
- Can you find additional information about the author through Google?
- Is the person that is providing the information credible?
Accuracy
- Is the information supported by evidence?
- Has the author provided citations or links to research they quote?
- Reversely, has the author provided new or updated information?
Purpose
- Is the information presented objectively, or could the author be trying to sell, entertain, or persuade readers?
- Can you detect any potential biases?
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