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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Text Transcript of the CRAAP Test for Evaluating Sources
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Practice Activities
Ready to practice using the CRAAP test to evaluate sources? Try the guided activity (click on the image) to practice evaluating a popular and a scholarly source. Ready to evaluate other articles? Use the linked CRAAP Test Tool to evaluate sources you've found on your own.
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CRAAP Test ToolUse this tool to practice evaluating articles using the CRAAP test.
