The CRAP test is a way to evaluate a source based on the following criteria: Currency, Reliability, Authority and Purpose/Point of View. Below are some questions to help you think about how to measure each of the criteria.

Currency –

• How recent is the information?
• How recently has the website been updated?
• Is it current enough for your topic?

Reliability –

• What kind of information is included in the resource?
• Is content of the resource primarily opinion?  Is is balanced?
• Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?

Authority –

• Who is the creator or author?
• What are the credentials?
• Who is the published or sponsor?
• Are they reputable?
• What is the publisher's interest (if any) in this information?
• Are there advertisements on the website?

Purpose/Point of View –

• Is this fact or opinion?
• Is it biased?
• Is the creator/author trying to sell you something?