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WorksheetsEvaluating Information Credibility
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
You find two articles about electric cars: one from 2010 predicting limited growth, and one from 2024 showing rapid adoption. Which CRAAP element best explains why the older article may be less useful?
Purpose
Currency
Accuracy
Authority
A video explains climate change using colorful animations but does not mention who created it or what sources were used. Which factor should you question first?
Whether the purpose is to persuade or inform.
Whether the creator has recognized expertise.
Whether the information is based on evidence.
Whether the topic fits your exact research focus.
An article promotes a new diet and is authored by a food supplement company that also sells related products. Which CRAAP factor should be examined most carefully?
Whether the author’s role shows possible bias.
Whether the information is updated regularly.
Whether the content matches your research scope.
Whether the text contains peer-reviewed evidence.
An old newspaper from 1980 reports on the effects of deforestation in a rural province. You are studying present-day forest health in the same area. Which factor is most relevant here?
The authority of the news organization.
The accuracy of the historical data given.
The currency of the information provided.
The purpose behind publishing the article.
You find two sources about electric vehicles: one is a government report from 2023, and the other is a personal blog from 2023. Which factor will help you decide which one to trust more?
The amount of detail in their written conclusions.
The presence of qualified authors or institutions.
The number of photos or diagrams they include.
The length of the text compared to your needs.
A student cites a 2010 textbook in their paper about current smartphone addiction trends. Which CRAAP factor should be examined most closely?
The accuracy of the data used in the textbook.
The purpose of the textbook’s original writing.
The currency of the research being presented.
The authority of the book’s publishing company.
You find an online article about renewable energy that is highly engaging but contains statistics with no listed sources. Which factor is most in doubt?
Whether the writer’s tone is formal or informal.
Whether the topic is related to your current goal.
Whether the site’s design looks modern and clear.
Whether the information is accurate and verifiable.
A government health site publishes guidelines on balanced diets, supported by multiple research studies and updated yearly. Which CRAAP element is most strongly demonstrated?
Accuracy
Authority
Currency
Relevance
A video explains how vaccines work but uses no scientific sources, and the speaker is a self-described “health enthusiast” without formal training. Which factor is most in question?
The currency of the statistics being mentioned.
The authority of the person sharing the content.
The relevance of the examples used in the talk.
The accuracy of the diagrams used in the video.
A research paper on climate change cites a “study” from a personal blog with no author name, no date, and claims based on opinion rather than data. According to the CRAAP Test, which single criterion is most clearly violated?
Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
A popular blog claims that eating raw vegetables prevents all diseases, but all references link back to the author’s own website. Which CRAAP factor should be examined most carefully?
Whether the post is long enough to be credible.
Whether the evidence is accurate and unbiased.
Whether the author has a clear professional title.
Whether the graphics match the text descriptions.
You find a book chapter on World War II tactics. Your research is on the impact of modern drone warfare. Which factor is most relevant in deciding to exclude it?
The currency of the book’s publication date.
The authority of the military historian author.
The relevance of the content to your objectives.
The accuracy of the military information inside.
A weather app reports “chance of heavy rain” for tomorrow, based on a forecast from one year ago. Which factor is most obviously in doubt?
Whether the text length suits quick reading.
Whether the design is clear and user-friendly.
Whether the prediction is current and updated.
Whether the application is popular with many users.
You read a research article that has excellent grammar, logical structure, and up-to-date references, but it is published by an unknown blog. Which factor should be checked next?
The relevance of the subject to your research.
The authority of the source publishing the work.
The purpose of the article in informing readers.
The accuracy of the grammar and sentence style.
A documentary on ocean plastic waste is narrated by a famous actor with no environmental science background. Which factor should you examine FIRST?
Whether the length is enough to cover details.
Whether the narrator is an expert in the topic.
Whether the visuals are engaging to the viewer.
Whether the content matches your main purpose.
You are comparing two articles about the same scientific experiment. One cites several peer-reviewed journals, and the other provides no references. Which factor is BEST shown by the first article?
The accuracy of the claims through evidence.
The currency of the publishing date provided.
The relevance of the examples and analogies.
The authority of the authors and editors.
An online post claims that a certain mineral “cures” a chronic disease, but no scientific consensus exists. Which factor is most in doubt?
The accuracy of the health-related statement.
The currency of the website’s upload date.
The relevance of the post to the user’s topic.
The authority of the publishing website.
A new smartphone app lists study tips for university students. Your topic is on improving memory for elderly adults. Which factor is most in question?
The relevance of the advice to your research.
The authority of the app’s development team.
The accuracy of the strategies in the app.
The currency of the update release date.
You find an educational video on marine biodiversity produced by a national science agency. Which CRAAP factor is best demonstrated?
The currency of the video’s release schedule.
The purpose of the video to teach the viewer.
The authority of the organization producing it.
The accuracy of the underwater images shown.
A 2005 article on cybersecurity risks is used for a 2024 report on hacking techniques. Which factor is the greatest concern?
The authority of the organization publishing.
The accuracy of the coding terms explained.
The currency of the technological information.
The relevance of the hacking cases mentioned.
A researcher includes studies from multiple countries to support claims. This best shows:
The timeliness of the topic in current events
The global scope and relevance of evidence
The originality of the research writing style
The accessibility of the language for readers
The research report uses outdated terminology that may confuse modern readers. Which aspect is most affected?
The clarity and accessibility of the text
The completeness of the literature review
The ethical approval process for the study
The accuracy of the statistical methods applied
A research paper explains results, then compares them with findings from other credible studies. This demonstrates:
Creativity in designing research instruments
Integration of findings in broader research field
Simplicity of the writing style for general readers
Timeliness of the publication for current debates
While reviewing a research paper, a student finds that the authors work for a company that benefits from the results. This raises concerns about:
The accuracy of the statistical methods applied
The potential bias in interpreting the data
The completeness of the references list provided
The readability of the abstract and introduction
A student notes that the data analysis in a paper uses incorrect formulas, leading to wrong conclusions. Which is most compromised?
The readability of the tables and figures
The reliability of the results and findings
The attractiveness of the paper’s layout
The creativity of the problem statement
