Evaluate your information using the CRAAP test. Based on what you discover, go back and brainstorm and re-search some more.
C urrency
How new (or old) is the information?
Is the information out of date for your topic?
R elevance
Does the information address your topic, thesis and supporting arguments?
Is it at an appropriate level (i.e not too elementary or too advanced?)
A uthority
Who wrote the information? Individual or institution? Are they credible?
Are the author's credentials or qualifications given?
Is there author's contact information?
A ccuracy
Is the information consistent with other sources?
Does the information seem biased?
Are there spelling or grammar mistakes?
P urpose
Why was the information created? To persuade? To educate? To sell something?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions clear?
Are there political, cultural, institutional or personal biases and opinions?
