CRAP+Test

What is the CRAP test? Why do we need it. Show us an example of a good site and an example of a bad site. Explain why these sites did or didn't pass the CRAP test. Are there other ways to evaluate websites? Find some other ways and share them with us here.

A: Authority P: Perspective****
 * C: Currency***
 * R: Reliability


 * The CRAP test is "a test that determines whether or not a website is credible. It tells us if the website is current, realiable, the authority of the person who wrote it, and the perspective from which the author wrote it. It is necessary to have this specific test because you will need it to evaluate your sources before submitting a research project. By using the CRAP test you will be able to determine how reliable the source you are using is.

**For example: Topic is Politics****

This is a good website: http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/14/opinion/carville-white-house-advice/index.html?hpt=po_t2

The reason being is because it has no advetisements and is updated frequently. The author of the page is CNN.

This is a bad website: http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/

The reason being is because it has adds and does not give you exactly what you want. On this page there is no author to take responsibility.CRAP Test

What does C.R.A.P stand for?


 * Currency -

o How recent is the information?

o How recently has the website been updated?

o Is it current enough for your topic?


 * Reliability -

o What kind of information is included in the resource?

o Is content of the resource primarily opinion? Is is balanced?

o Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?


 * Authority -

o Who is the creator or author?

o What are the credentials?

o Who is the published or sponsor?

o Are they reputable?

o What is the publisher’s interest (if any) in this information?

o Are there advertisements on the website?


 * Purpose/Point of View -

o Is this fact or opinion?

o Is it biased?

o Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? This information comes from- http://www.workliteracy.com/the-crap-test