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Evaluating Information

Evaluating Information

Evaluating Sources from the OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University
A nice overview of evaluation of different types of information resources.

CRAAP Test

Use the CRAAP Test to evaluate information where ever you find it:

Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose

The video explains the concepts in more detail.

Evaluating Information - Applying the CRAAP Test
This useful and portable worksheet is an excellent resource when you're evaluating information. Print it out and use it to evaluate sources when you're writing your paper.