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CRAAP Test Worksheet

The CRAAP Test Worksheet provides a framework for evaluating sources based on five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Each criterion includes specific questions to assess the reliability and suitability of the information, with a scoring system from 1 to 10 to help determine the overall quality of the resource. The total score indicates whether the source is excellent, good, average, borderline acceptable, or unacceptable for use in research.

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CRAAP Test Worksheet

The CRAAP Test Worksheet provides a framework for evaluating sources based on five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Each criterion includes specific questions to assess the reliability and suitability of the information, with a scoring system from 1 to 10 to help determine the overall quality of the resource. The total score indicates whether the source is excellent, good, average, borderline acceptable, or unacceptable for use in research.

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The CRAAP Test Worksheet

Use the following list to help you evaluate sources. Answer the questions as appropriate, 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 whether you should you use the resource (and
whether your instructor would want you to!).

Currency: the timeliness of the information…………………………………………...................................


• When was the information published or posted?
• Has the information been revised or updated?
• Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic?
• Are the links functional?
Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………………………….
• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Is the information at an appropriate level?
• Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one?
• Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?
Authority: the source of the information…………………………………....................................................
• Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
• Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?
• What are the author's credentials/organizational affiliations if given?
• What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?
• Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
• Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?
Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content……………..........................................
• Where does the information come from?
• 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 biased and free of emotion?
• Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………………………....
• What is the purpose of the information?
• Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
• Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?
• Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

45 - 50 Excellent | 40 - 44 Good Total:


35 - 39 Average | 30 - 34 Borderline Acceptable
Adapted from Juniata College for use at South Central College Below 30 - Unacceptable

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