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When you search for information, you're going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information? You will have to determine that for yourself, and the CRAAP Test can help. The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your situation or need. |
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The timeliness of the information |
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The importance of the information for your needs |
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The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content |
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The reason the information exists |
[Source: Meriam Library, California State University, Chico]
A good researcher uses a standard citation format to identify the information used and give credit to its creator. Consistency is crucial.
Find tips on composing citations and view samples at:
- Chicago Style Guide (compiled by your Seattle Central librarians)
- OWL's Chicago Manual of Style (from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University)
- Research & Documentation Online: History (from writing /research guru Diana Hacker)
Is writing up your Works Cited page getting you down? Try a guided citation composer to help reduce frustration.
- NoodleBib
