Evaluating Sources

Evaluating Sources

Assessing the quality and credibility of a source is crucial to filtering out misinformation. Reliable sources are typically unbiased, based on recent findings, and cite credible references.

The CRAAP Test for Evaluating Sources:

1. Currency:

• Is the information up-to-date?

2. Relevance:

• Does the source directly address your research question?

3. Authority:

• Is the author an expert in the field? Is the journal well-regarded?

4. Accuracy:

• Is the content supported by evidence, with proper citations?

5. Purpose:

• Why was the information created? Is it to inform, persuade, or sell something?