CRAAP Test

Which criterion relates to checking the date of the source you are using?

• relevance

• authority

• currency

• purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which criterion is related to how well the information on the source matches your needs?

• currency

• purpose

• authority

• relevance

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which criterion relates to checking the author/sponsor/publisher?

• accuracy

• relevance

• purpose

• authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The reliability, correctness, and truthfulness of the content on your source is the_____________

• accuracy

• authority

• purpose

• relevance

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The reason the information exists is the _____________

• currency

• relevance

• authority

• purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question is related to checking the accuracy of your source?

• Does the information relate to your topic?

• Can you verify the information in another source?

• Are all the links functional?

• What is the purpose of the information?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question is related to checking the relevance of your source?

• Is the information at an appropriate level?

• Is the information fact or opinion or propaganda?

• When was the information published?

• Is there contact information?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question is related to the currency of your source?

• Who is the intended audience?

• Would you be comfortable using the source for a research paper?

• Does the point of view appear objective or impartial?

• Has the information been revised or updated?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question is related to checking the authority of your source?

• Has the information been reviewed?

• Does the URL reveal anything about the source?

• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

• Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question is related to checking the purpose of your source?

• Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?

• Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one?

• Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

• When was the information published or posted?

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6