DESCRIPTION OF INTERACTIVE

Information Evaluation Criteria (CRAAP)

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Click each of the tabs above to learn more about the five (5) criteria for evaluating information.

When you feel you understand all 5 criteria, click on the quiz button in the top right corner to test your knowledge.

Currency.

The timeliness of the information.

When was the information published or posted? 
Has the information been revised or updated? 
Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well? 
Are the links functional?

Relevance.

The importance of the information for your needs.

Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? 
Who is the intended audience? 
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)? 
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use? 
Would you be comfortable citing this source in your research paper?

Authority.

The source of the information.

Who is the author, publisher, source, or sponsor? 
What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations? 
Is the author qualified to write on the topic? 
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address? 
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Examples: .com, .edu, .gov, .org, .net

Accuracy.

The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.

Where does the information come from? 
Is the information supported by evidence? 
Has the information been reviewed or refereed? 
Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge? 
Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion? 
Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?

Purpose.

The reason the information exists.

What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade? 
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? 
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?

Quiz.

Instructions

Select the corresponding CRAAP criteria.

1. Who is the intended audience?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
2. Do the authors make their intentions or purpose clear?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
3. Is the information supported by evidence?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
4. When was the information published or posted?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
5. Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance

The correct answer is Relevance.

The correct answer is Purpose.

The correct answer is Accuracy.

The correct answer is Currency.

The correct answer is Authority.

Now try 5 more.

1. Has the information been revised or updated?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
2. Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
3. Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
4. Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance
5. What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?
   1. Accuracy
   2. Currency
   3. Authority
   4. Purpose
   5. Relevance

The correct answer is Currency.

The correct answer is Purpose.

The correct answer is Accuracy.

The correct answer is Relevance.

The correct answer is Authority.

Nice work! Your results indicate your understanding of the CRAAP criteria for evaluating information.