When Evaluating Resources,

remember to check if...

Timeliness
T When was this source published?
Was it recently updated?

Relevance
R Does this source meet my
information need?

Authority
A Is the author of this source an
expert? How do I know?

Accuracy
A Is this information accurate? Does it
match what I found in other sources?

Purpose
P Why was this written? What
biases might the author hold?
Adapted from: Karas, Rachel. “TRAAP Method Helps Students Find Reliable Information.” Leatherby Libraries,
Chapman University, 12 Oct. 2020, blogs.chapman.edu/library/2020/10/12/leatherby-libraries-traap-method-helps-
students-find-reliable-information/.