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HIST 284: History of Hawaiʻi (Ickes) : Historical Development of Contemporary Issues: Evaluating sources

Understanding the HIstorical Roots and Historical Development of Contemporary Issues and Conditions in the Hawaiian Islands

What is the CRAAP test?

CRAAP is the acronym for the five criteria used to evaluate the credibility of sources.  

Use the CRAAP test to evaluate the books and articles you find through the library's catalog and research databases and especially for sources found on the Web.

View the brief slideshow to learn more about the CRAAP criteria.

Evaluating sources using CRAAP criteria

Use this sheet when you are ready to evaluate your source.  A minimum score of 22.5 points is necessary for it to be considered a credible source.  You may encounter exceptions to the rule and some sources may be more difficult to evaluate than others.  Ask your instructor or librarian for assistance if you have difficulty evaluating a source.