Evaluating sources means we are determining credibility.
This requires a critical examination of the basic W's
- Who wrote it, and are they qualified as an authority on the topic?
- What is the purpose (inform, persuade?)
- When - is this the most current source?
- Where was this published?
- Why - does the source indicate a bias or concerning objective?
- How - is the material published and distributed?
This section offers three potential strategies to help you determine a sources credibility including the TRAAP (sometimes referred to as CRAAP), SIFT, and P.R.O.V.E.N methods. Which one works best for you?
