C.R.A.A.P.O. is an acronym for the primary criteria you want to use when evaluating sources. It stands for:
- Currency
- Relevancy
- Accuracy
- Authority
- Purpose
- Objectivity
In addition to following the C.R.A.A.P.O. guidelines for evaluating sources, consider these 3 special criteria to consider when evaluating websites:
- Domain (.com, .org, .edu, .gov)
- Last Updated Date
- Functionality & Design
Check out the Source Evaluation Rubric for a step-by-step evaluation tool.
Source: Southern New Hampshire University Shapiro Library