Is it CRAP?
The CRAP test is a way to evaluate a source based on the following criteria: Currency, Reliability, Authority and Purpose/Point of View. Ask questions to help you think about how to measure each of the criteria.
Currency
Reliability
Authority
Purpose/Point of View
-- from LOEX 2008
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How reliable is Wikepedia?
- Biggest Blunders in Wikipedia HistoryWikipedia can be a great site for students who need a quick reference on history, pop culture or even politics. But its reputation as an authoritative research resource is doubted by college professors and other experts who deter students from quoting Wikipedia in their papers. One reason is that a lot of the information on Wikipedia is either incomplete or downright false. Because anyone can technically edit or contribute to Wikipedia, the site is vulnerable to hackers and vandalism.
C*R*A*P checklist
- C*R*A*P TestEvery Source should be evaluated for a match to your topic