The CRAAP Test

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the CRAAP test as a method for evaluating the credibility and relevance of a source. The acronym CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, each representing a criterion for assessment. Users are encouraged to detail their research question or topic at the outset and then use the provided prompts to evaluate the source against these five critical metrics. This structured approach aims to help in determining the suitability of a source for a particular research project.

The worksheet educates students on applying the CRAAP test to critically assess information sources. It teaches them to consider how recent the information is (Currency), its direct relevance to their research (Relevance), the credibility of the authors (Authority), the reliability of the content (Accuracy), and the reason for the information’s existence (Purpose). This critical evaluation tool empowers students to distinguish high-quality, reliable sources for their academic endeavors, fostering information literacy.