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Writing Assignment: Research Reflection
What Now? -- Source Evaluation
The SIFT Method
SCARAB, CRAPP, and Other Tests
Practice Evaluating a Source
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SCARAB
SCARAB Evaluating Sources Rubric
The SCARAB Rubric is best for evaluating more scholarly sources -- like scholarly articles, reports, or books.
Other Source Evaluation Rubrics
5Ws
Evaluate sources by looking at the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
C.R.A.A.P.O
A source evaluation rubric, similar to SCARAB. Southern New Hampshire University Shapiro Library added some helpful language around online resources.
C.R.A.A.P. Test
The original source evaluation rubric. CRAAP looks at the areas of currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose.
RADAR Test
Source evaluation framework that considers the factors of rationale, authority, date, accuracy, and relevance.
T.R.A.A.P. test
Uses the criteria of timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose to evaluate sources of information.
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