Completing a resource and refence
Traneka Wilson
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C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet
The CRAAP Test* is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Select a source appropriate to your research topic. Use that source to answer the questions below to determine if it is appropriate to use.
Provide an MLA/APA citation for your source here:
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What type of source is it? □ Scholarly Article □ Magazine □ Newspaper □ Book □ Website
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urrency:
the timeliness of the information
When was the information published or posted?
Is it recent enough to be relevant to your capstone project?
Why or why not
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Yes
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No
Explain:
* Websites Only: How recently has the website been
updated?
2. Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs
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Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? |
□Yes □No Explain:
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Is the information at an appropriate level? |
□Yes □No Explain:
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Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? |
□Yes □No Explain:
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3. Authority: the source of the information
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Who is the creator or author? |
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What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations? |
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What are the author’s qualifications to write on this topic? |
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*Websites Only: does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? (examples: .com, .edu, .gov, .org, .net) |
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4. Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content
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Is the information supported by evidence? |
□Yes □No Explain:
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Are there citations or a bibliography included? |
□Yes □No
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Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? |
□Yes □No |
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*Websites Only: Do all the links work? |
□Yes □No
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5. Purpose: the reason the information exists
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Do the creator(s) make their intentions or purpose clear? |
□Yes □No
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Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? |
□Yes □No Explain:
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Are there any political, ideological, cultural, religious, or personal bias? |
□Yes □No
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Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? |
□Yes □No
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*The CRAAP Test was developed by California State University, Chico
