The CRAAP Test

Worksheet Description

The “CRAAP Test for Credibility” worksheet is an instructive guide for students to critically evaluate the trustworthiness of a source using the CRAAP method, which stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

This methodical approach encourages students to interrogate the timeliness of the information (Currency), its directness to the research question or topic (Relevance), the credibility and qualifications of the author (Authority), the reliability and truthfulness of the content (Accuracy), and the reason for the information’s existence (Purpose).

By working through this worksheet, students develop a nuanced understanding of source evaluation, essential for scholarly research and informed citizenship. Each section of the CRAAP test provides students with focused questions that compel them to consider various aspects of a source’s credibility.

This not only aids in honing their research acumen but also fosters a skeptical mindset toward the consumption of information. The worksheet’s structured format facilitates a thorough and systematic review, guiding students to make evidence-based judgments about the sources they encounter in their academic inquiries and beyond.