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CRAP Test

Page history last edited by Kenneth Orenic 14 years, 11 months ago

The CRAP Test

 

In fall, 2007, Librarians began using wikis as work spaces for student group learning.  One component of the Annotated Bibliography is to assess the usefulness of resources by applying evaluative criteria.   A most memorable acronym, the CRAP test, was created for students to use in evaluating resources.

 

 

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 it 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?

 

 

The Outcome

 

Student, faculty and librarian responses to using wikis have been favorable.  Since implementing wikis as collaborative work spaces, the overall quality of assignments submitted by students has improved.  Student engagement in library workshops has increased.

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