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NCSC Help: CRAAP

Library help guide for students of North Central State College

Gettysburgh CRAAP Test

The CRAAP Test* is a useful guide to evaluating resources. CRAAP is an acronym for the general categories of criteria that can be used to evaluate information you find. Use the CRAAP Test to decide if information is appropriate for your research!

C: Currency

R: Relevance

A: Authority

A: Accuracy

P: Purpose

Use the Gettysburgh College CRAAP Test to check your sources for reliablity.