Online sources are not all the same. We have subscription access to 70+ databases containing quality information for your research -- including articles, eBooks, and streaming videos. Library databases typically have more relevant academic sources for your topic than what you'll find with a general Google search.
This module covers the basics of evaluating resources for authority, accuracy, and other criteria.
The CRAAP Test is just one method you can use to evaluate sources for your research.
CRAAP stands for:
C - Currency - How recent is the source?
R - Relevance - Is the source relevant to your topic?
A - Authority - Does the author have the authority to know what they are talking about?
A - Accuracy - Does the source provide accurate information?
P - Purpose - What is the author's intended purpose for the source? To inform? To persuade? To sell?
You can also use these criteria to help discern the quality of a website.
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