Nursing

CRAAP Test

C = Currency

R = Relevance

A = Authority

A = Accuracy

P = Purpose

Currency:

• When was the article/website published?
• Has the information been updated or revised?
• Do the included links work?

Relevance:

• Is the information relevant to your topic?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Is the information presented in an appropriate education level?

Authority:

• Who is the author and/or publisher?
• What or the author's credentials?
• Is the author or publisher credible?
  • Check out the "About" page.

Accuracy:

• Where does the information come from?
• Is the information supported by evidence?
• Has the article/website been peer reviewed or refereed?
• Is the grammar, spelling correct?  Are there any typographical errors?

Purpose:

• What is the purpose of the article/website?
• Is it to inform, teach, entertain, or to persuade?
• Are the intentions clear?  Are they fact-based, opinion-based, or propaganda?
• Is it political, religious, personal, or commercial based?