Is it CRAAP?

How can you tell if the website you are using is reliable? Ask yourself if it is CRAAP.

The CRAAP test is a way to evaluate the reliability and trustworthiness of online resources. CRAAP is an acronym for

Currency

• How old is the information that you are looking at, is it now out of date?
•  When was the last time the page was updated?

Relevance

• Who is the information intended for?
• Are you the intended audience and does it meet your needs?

Authority

• What is the source of this information?
•  Is it sponsored by someone and do they have financial gain from providing this information or from advertising?

Accuracy

• Is the information reliable and correct?
• Does the resource offer opinion or emotion?
• Is there evidence to support the information?

Purpose

• Why has the piece been written?
• Does it want to teach you something, sell you something or persuade you of something?

Consider these points when looking for information and resources online.