CRRAP
Use to Evaluate Web Pages, Books, Articles, People, Places with Content; Any Source of Information
Author/Publisher of Website/Information-Credible (C)
- Who is the author, title, position, credentials, is there an about page on the website
- Is there contact information, are phone numbers and emails listed working
- Can you get a live person
- Is author(s) quoted by other sources
- Does the education of the author(s) match the topic
- Can you find other independent quality sources that verify the existence and credentials of the author
Currency Information-Recent (R)
- Is the page or source up to date for the type of information needed
- Are links current for web pages; references available & appropriate for print material
Accuracy Information-Reliable (R)
- Is information factual, well written, organized, exact, comprehensive
- Is information credible, possible, verifiable, supported, reliable
- Does it jive with other information gathered to date, should it
Source Information-Authority (A)
- Does the source have authority for its claims
- Is the source affiliated with reputable organizations, domains, publishers
- Does the source come from a reputable site (check website with Whois Lookup http://www.domaintools.com/)
- Who owns the web page (check website with Whois Lookup http://www.domaintools.com/)
- Is author quoted by other sources, published, sponsored, advertisers
Purpose Information-Purpose (P)
- Information balanced, objective
- What is purpose of information, intended audience, are they trying to sell something? educate?
- Does author have a conflict of interest with topic or association with topic, that might influence information
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