Once you have collected your resources you should evaluate them before using their information. Some people do this step as they go along, others collect a number of sources first and then evaluate. Either way is fine; just don’t forget to evaluate your sources!
For a walk-through on how to evaluate websites and other information sources, complete EGCC Library's Evaluating Websites Tutorial.
Evaluating your sources is one of the most important steps in the research process. Using inaccurate information can be costly. In the workplace, unreliable information can cause harm, damage, or even cost you your job. The resources below will help you evaluate your information.
CRAAP is an acronym that stands for:
The following tabs will explain each component.
Adapted from:
Blakeslee, S. (2004). The CRAAP test. LOEX Quarterly, 31(3). https://commons.emich.edu/loexquarterly/vol31/iss3/4
RADAR is an acronym that stands for:
The following tabs will explain each component.
Adapted from:
Mandalios, J. (2013). RADAR: An approach for helping students evaluate Internet sources. Journal Of Information Science, 39, 470-478. https://doi.org/10.1177/0165551513478889
When you consider using a book for research there are certain things you should evaluate before you use it.