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The CRAAP Test Worksheet Use the following list to help you evaluate sources. Answer the questions and then rank each of the 5 parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent). Add up the scores to give you an idea of the quality of the resource.

Currency: …………………………………………………………….…….……..…...........................….. • When was the information published or posted? • Has the information been revised or updated? • Is the information (also links) current or out of date for your topic?

Relevance: …………………………………………………………………….........................….……… • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

Authority: …………………………………………………………….…………..…........................……. • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? • Are the author's organizational affiliations given? If yes, are they appropriate?

(Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?) • What are the author's qualifications to write about the topic? • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?

Accuracy: …………………………………………………………….…......................………..………. • Is the information supported by evidence? • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? • Can you verify any of the information in another source? • Does the language or tone seem unbiased and is it free of emotion? • Are there spelling or grammar errors, do links work?

Purpose: ……………………………………………………………….....................…….….………… • What is the purpose of the information? • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? • Ιs the information a fact, an opinion or propaganda? • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Total CRAAP: ……………………………………………………………………...........….. 45 - 50 Excellent | 40 - 44 Good | 35 - 39 Average | 30 - 34 Borderline Acceptable | Below 30 Unacceptable

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