CRAAP

How to evaluate criteria!

What is CRAAP?
C the timeliness of the information
R the importance of the information for your needs
A the source of information
A the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content
P the reason the information exists
CURRENCY

The timeliness of information

When was the information published or posted?
Has the information been reviewed or updated?
Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?
*Are the links functional if using a website?

RELEVANCE

Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your
needs)?

AUTHORITY

Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?

What are the authors credentials or organizational affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write the topic?
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?
*Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source (.com, .edu, .gov, .org, and
.net)?

ACCURACY

Where does the information come from?

Is the information supported by evidence?
Has the information be reviewed or refereed?
Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?

PURPOSE

What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Are their political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal bias?

(Introduction) Slide one: (10 seconds)

Learn to evaluate research using the CRAAP test.
(Currency) Slide two: (12 seconds)
C is the currency of your resources, meaning the timeliness of the materials you choose.
(Currency) Slide three: (10 seconds)
Learn more about Currency and how to apply it to your research select the button on the
screen.
(Relevance) Slide four: (10 seconds)
R is the importance of relevancy of your informational needs and intended audience.
(Relevance) Slide five: (10 seconds)
Select the button to learn more about Relevancy and how to apply to your research
scholarship.
(Authority) Slide six: (10 seconds)
A is the Authority and legitimacy of your resource information
(Authority) Slide seven: (10 seconds)
Find out why Authority is important when researching resources by selecting the hand.
(Accuracy) Slide eight: (10 seconds)
A is for the Accuracy of your informational resources.
(Accuracy) Slide nine: (10 seconds)
We are almost done, select the button below to learn more about how to apply accuracy into
your researching methods.
(Purpose) Slide ten (10 seconds)
The Purpose is the reason why the research or website exist. Without bias or prejudice
regarding the subject matter.

(Purpose) Slide eleven (10 seconds)

Now were coming to an end. Complete this tutorial by selecting the button below and learn
about Purpose.
(Wrapping up) Slide twelve (20 seconds)
I know you might be experiencing information overload. But, to help you for your future
research projects remember the CRAAP acronym.

Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy and
Purpose

Please come back and re-take this tutorial anytime you need a refresher for your researching
skills.