C.R.A.A.P.

Test Worksheet

Provide an source here:

http://www.justfacts.com/aboutus.asp

What type of source is it? Scholarly Article Magazine Newspaper Book Website

1. Currency: the timeliness of the information

When was the information published or posted? The information is being updated usually, which was
last this year.

Is it recent enough to be relevant to your thesis? Why Yes No

or why not? Explain: The information is up date for me.

* Websites Only: How recently has the website been It does not say exactly but this year it mentions at the
updated? bottom near copyright it has been updated.

2. Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs

Does the information relate to your topic or answer Yes No
your question? Explain:

Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes No

Explain:

Would you be comfortable using this source for a Yes No

research paper? Explain:

3. Authority: the source of the information

Who is the creator or author? James D Agresti

What are the authors credentials or organizational Non- profit research and educational institute
affiliations? 5013 organization
 What are the authors qualifications to write on this Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Enginerring
topic?
*Websites Only: does the URL reveal anything about
the author or source? (examples: .com, .edu, .gov, .org, No it seems to be a regular cite like any other.
.net)

4. Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

Is the information supported by evidence? Yes No
Explain: Each fact has a citation to support the
information.

Are there citations or a bibliography included? Yes No

Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical Yes No

errors?
*Websites Only: Do all the links work? Yes No

5. Purpose: the reason the information exists

Do the creator(s) make their intentions or purpose Yes No
clear?

Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Yes No

Explain: There mission is to equip people with the
world facts to make informed decisions.

Are there any political, ideological, cultural, religious, Yes No

or personal bias?

Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? Yes No

 C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet

The CRAAP Test* is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Select a source appropriate to
your research topic. Use that source to answer the questions below to determine if it is appropriate to use.

Provide an MLA/APA citation for your source here:

http://www.factcheck.org/about/contact-us/

What type of source is it? Scholarly Article Magazine Newspaper Book Website

1. Currency: the timeliness of the information

When was the information published or posted? It is frequently updated.
Is it recent enough to be relevant to your thesis? Why Yes No
or why not? Explain: The other site didnt have exact dates this
one does though.

* Websites Only: How recently has the website been

updated? The last post was posted on September 19, 2017.

2. Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs

Does the information relate to your topic or answer Yes No
your question? Explain:

Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes No

Explain:

Would you be comfortable using this source for a Yes No

research paper? Explain:

3. Authority: the source of the information

Who is the creator or author?
It was not listed clearly if listed at all.
What are the authors credentials or organizational
affiliations? N/A
 What are the authors qualifications to write on this
topic? N/a

*Websites Only: does the URL reveal anything about

the author or source? (examples: .com, .edu, .gov, .org,
.net) It is .org identifying it is an organization.

4. Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

Is the information supported by evidence? Yes No
Explain: There are citations.

Are there citations or a bibliography included? Yes No

Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical Yes No

errors?
*Websites Only: Do all the links work? Yes No

5. Purpose: the reason the information exists

Do the creator(s) make their intentions or purpose Yes No
clear?

Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Yes No

Explain:

Are there any political, ideological, cultural, religious, Yes No

or personal bias?

Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? Yes No