The C.R.A.A.P.O.

Test Worksheet
The following questions will help you determine whether or not your source is reliable. Answer
each of the questions for each category below. Once you’ve answered each question in a
category, assign the category a numerical score between 1 and 10, with 1 meaning the source
does not meet the criteria of the category at all and 10 meaning the source meets the criteria of
the category excellently. Then, add up the scores to determine whether the source passes the
(C.R.A.A.P.O.) test!
Source Title:

Category 1: Currency Category 1 Score:

 When was the source published?
 Has the information been revised or updated since?
 Is the information current or out-of-date?

Category 2: Relevance Category 2 Score:

 Does the information relate to your project?
 Have you looked at a variety other sources? Do other sources meet your needs more effectively?
 Who is the intended audience of the source?

Category 3: Accuracy Category 3 Score:

 Is the information supported by evidence and references?
 Has the information been peer-reviewed?
 Is the source professional in appearance and free of errors?

Category 4: Authority Category 4 Score:

 Who is the author?
 What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations?
 Is the source published by a reputable organization?

Category 5: Purpose & Objectivity Category 5 Score:

 What is the author’s purpose? To inform? Persuade? Entertain?
 Is the information fact or opinion?
 Does the point of view seem to be objective or biased?

Understanding your score:

Below 30: Unacceptable TOTAL SCORE:
30-34: Questionable
35-39: Average
40-44: Good
45-50: Excellent