Subject-specific Tips
When evaluating sources, think critically and apply the criteria outlined here:
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Tools for Evaluating Information
- Evaluating SourcesLinks to video content for evaluating sources:
CRAAP
Critical Thinking
- CRAAP - watch this short video (1:56)Evaluating Information for:
C=Currency: The timeliness of the information
R=Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs
A=Authority: The source of the information
A=Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content
P=Purpose: The reason the information exists