Developed by the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico, the CRAAP Test is a method that will assist you in evaluating resources to see if they are a good fit for your research project. There are five different criteria you can consider when evaluating a source:
Currency - When was the source created or last updated?
Relevance - Does the source provide you with enough information on your topic?
Authority - Is the author an expert on the topic you're researching?
Accuracy - Is the information correct?
Purpose - Why was the information created?
Use the Easybib Website Evaluator to help you decide if the website you're considering is reliable.
Let's evaluate these websites to see if they pass the C.R.A.P.P. Test :
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.edu |
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.org |
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.gov |
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