Critically Evaluating Sources: The CRAAP test

The CRAAP test is an effective and simple mechanism for critically evaluating sources for use in your course projects and assignments. Developed by the Library at California State University, Chico it will empower you by assessing sources in terms of the following five criteria:
1. Currency 2. Relevancy 3. Accuracy 4. Authority 5. Purpose.

Learning Outcomes:

- Awareness of range of strategies to use

- Able to apply the CRAAP Test

- Distinguish between Good and Bad Sources

- Critically evaluate information

- Developing lifelong learning skills