Evaluating resources, even if this is only a brief initial assessment, is a key skill to learn. This will help you pick the correct material to include in your assignments and save you time by enabling you to exclude obviously unsuitable material quickly.
The evaluation of materials that we are discussing here is distinct from 'critical appraisal' which makes use of tools such as those made available from Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).
Evaluating Information – Applying the CRAAP Test
The CRAAP test was develped by the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico.
Info graphic summary below taken from UC San Diego
