2. Library Sources vs. Web Sources
Restricted
Publication
Fact Checked
Edited
Revised
Peer Review
Frequent
Author and/or
Publisher Known
Open Publication
Fact Checked ?
Edited ?
Revised ?
Peer Review Rare
Author and/or
Publisher Known ?
3. Five Criteria to Consider: CRAAP
1. Currency
Is the information
up-to-date enough
for my topic ?
Rapid advancements
in science necessitate
looking for very
current information
2. Relevance
Is the information
relevant and in
enough depth to
meet my needs ?
4. Five Criteria to Consider (cont.)
3. Authority
Who is
responsible for
the content and
what are their
qualifications ?
4. Accuracy
Is the information
reliable and free
from error ?
Is the site free from
spelling and
grammatical errors ?
Are sources cited ?
5. Five Criteria to Consider (cont.)
5. Purpose
Is the information
presented without
bias or is the bias
acceptable for my
purpose ?
Beware of sources
with hidden
agendas
For More Information:
Information Evaluation Guide
http://libguides.sdstate.edu/information_evalua
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