How To Evaluate Sources: Overview

Why is evaluating your sources important?

•  Anyone can publish anything on the Internet. Just because you found it on the Internet does not mean it is accurate, reliable, or true.
• You need the best resources for your project/paper.
• The best resources keep the following C.R.A.A.P. criteria in mind: 
  • CURRENCY- the timeliness of information
  • RELEVANCY- the importance of the information to your needs
  • ACCURACY- the reliability, truthfulness and correctness of your information
  • AUTHORITY- the source of information
  • PURPOSE/POINT OF VIEW- the reason your information exists

The C.R.A.A.P. Test was developed by librarians at CSU Chico.