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CRAAP Test Worksheet

The CRAAP Test is a worksheet that evaluates the reliability of a source using 5 criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It involves answering questions about the source for each criteria and ranking the source from 1-10 for each part. The scores are then added up to give an overall evaluation of whether the source should be used or not. The document provides an example evaluation of a source, where it scores a 7 for currency, 10 for relevance, 7 for authority, 6 for accuracy, and 5 for purpose, totaling 35, indicating it is a borderline acceptable source.

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CRAAP Test Worksheet

The CRAAP Test is a worksheet that evaluates the reliability of a source using 5 criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It involves answering questions about the source for each criteria and ranking the source from 1-10 for each part. The scores are then added up to give an overall evaluation of whether the source should be used or not. The document provides an example evaluation of a source, where it scores a 7 for currency, 10 for relevance, 7 for authority, 6 for accuracy, and 5 for purpose, totaling 35, indicating it is a borderline acceptable source.

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The CRAAP Test

Use this worksheet to help you evaluate a source. Answer the questions as appropriate, then rank each of
the 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.

Currency: the timeliness of the information


- When was the information published or posted? yes
- Has the information been revised or updated? yes 7
- Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic? a little out of date
- Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs


- Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? yes
persons who disagrees with my
- Who is the intended audience? 10
stance
- Is the information level appropriate (i.e. not too basic or advanced for your needs)? yes
- Would you be comfortable using this source in a research paper? yes

Authority: the source of the information


- Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Thaddeus Baklinski
- What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations? Campaign Life Coalition
7
- What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic? interviewed a doctor
- Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? yes
- Does the URL (ex. .gov, .org, .com, etc.) reveal anything about the author or source?

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content


- Is the information supported by evidence? some of it is
- Has the information been reviewed or refereed? by a doctor
- Can you verify any of the information in another source? some, a lot is opinion 6
- Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion? filled with much emotion
and bias
- Is it free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

Purpose: the reason the information exists


to make you
- What is the purpose of the information? agree with him
- Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
- Is the information fact? Opinion? Propaganda? 5
opinion
- Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? impartial
- Is it free of political, ideological, cultural, religious, or personal biases? bias

30 - 34 Total
45 - 50 40 – 44 35 – 39 Below 30 –
Borderline
Excellent Good Average Unacceptable 35
Acceptable

Modified from Beeghly Library at Juniata College and Meriam Library


at California State University

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