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Evaluate Sources

In addition to finding sources, it's crucial we understand how to evaluate those sources. Use ABCD, CRAAP, and SIFT to evaluate different sources like academic journal articles, websites, magazines, and popular news sources.

When to Use the CRAAP Test

The CRAAP test is great for evaluating scholarly or academic journal articles. It is especially helpful in determining whether or not to use a specific article in your research.

CRAAP Test

The CRAAP Test is a helpful tool for evaluating a source's credibility and deciding whether you should use it in your assignment. It uses five criteria in the acronym: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

The CRAAP Test questions are meant to serve as a guide rather than a checklist.

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Practice Tools

Ready to practice evaluating sources with the CRAAP test?

Download this worksheet of guided questions to help you evaluate a source and decide whether you want to use it in your research.