The CRAAP Test is a set of criteria YOU can use to determine a website's reliability, accuracy, and legitimacy. Read through the information here, and watch the attached video for a fun look at evaluating websites.
Currency
Is the date of publication appropriate?
Is all of the content up-to-date?
Has the information been revised?
Relevance
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Have you looked at a variety of resources to determine this is the one that is best suited for your assignment?
Authority
Who is the author/publisher/editor/sponsor?
What are the author's credentials or affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
Is there contact information, such as publisher or email address?
Does the url reveal anything about the source? Example .edu, .gov, .org etc.?
Accuracy
Where does the information come from and is it backed by evidence?
Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Does the language or tone seem unbiased?
Are there spelling or grammar mistakes?
Purpose
What is the purpose of the information? Is it to teach, to inform, to sell, or to entertain?
Do the authors/sponsors make their purposes clear?
