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Research Step 4: Evaluate (Information Quality)

Determine the quality of the information and the relevance to your topic

How to Use the CRAAP test

CRAAP

Currency - When was the information published?

Relevancy - Is the information relevant to your topic?

Authority - What is the origin of information? Who is the author/publisher?

Accuracy - Is there evidence provided?

Purpose - Are there biases? Who benefits from this information?

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