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ENGL 1102 - Comp II - MITCHELL: Evaluate your sources

The CRAAP Test

Evaluating What You Find

Finding accurate, reliable sources of information on the Internet can be a challenge.  As a rule of thumb, some of the best information on the web comes from government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.  However, all sources should be carefully evaluated before you use them.  An easy way to remember how to evaluate information is to apply the C.R.A.A.P Test.

Infographic for CRAAP Test - Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

CRAAP Test, what kind of test?

Media bias, illustrated