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Communication: Evaluating Sources

Evaluating Information and Sources

We are surrounded by information on the internet, social media, newspaper and magazine articles, television and radio, podcasts, and journal articles. How do we determine if the information is accurate and credible for scholarly research? Before you click share or retweet, do you know who wrote the article or blog that caught your eye? The CRAAP Test was developed by librarians at California State University, Chico to use when evaluating resources from any source and created in any format.

The CRAAP Test

Evaluating Sources with CRAAP Infographic