CRAAP Worksheet Use this worksheet evaluate sources based on the five CRAAP factors and determine if the source is CRAAP or just... crap. Source title and/or URL: 1, Curreney: ¢ When was this written? ‘® How important are recent sources on this issue? * Has our understanding of the issue changed since the information was written? Is this source current? Relevance: + Is the information suitable for your needs? © Is the information at a college level? ‘* Is this more relevant than other similar sources? Is this source relevant? 3. Authority: © Who wrote this information? * Isthere a specific author attached? Can you find out the author’s credentials? © Are they an expert on the topic? Is this source authoritative? 4, Accuracy: ‘* Where is the information coming from? © Isthere evidence to support it? © Has this been reviewed by experts? ¢ Are spelling and grammar accurate? Is this source accurate? 5. Purpose: © Why is this being written? © Is there any kind of bias? © Is the information fact or opinion? ‘What is the purpose of this source? Look at the five factors. Do they support this information es a credible resource?