BTAC 111: Introduction to Computer Literacy

Assessment Rubric & Practice Sites

Download the checklist.

You can use it to critically assess information - in your academic work and in your life!

Assess and compare the two web sites below. 

Both are on the subject of Green Tea

Want one more website to assess? 

TOPIC: The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus 

Source Evaluation with the CRAP Test

CRAP Test for Source Evaluation

Not all information is equal! Use this evaluation rubric to assess your information sources.

CRAP Test

Poster source: Seminole Community Library at St. Petersburg College

CRAP Test (Text Version of poster)

Currency
  • When was it written?
  • How recently was it updated/edited?
  • Is it current enough for your content?
Reliability
  • What kind of information is included?
  • Based on your other research, is it accurate?
  • Does the author provide references?
  • If there are links, do they work?
Accuracy
  • Who is the author? What are their credentials?
  • Is there contact information for the author?
  • Who is the publisher?
  • Are there advertisements on the website?
Purpose
  • What is the intent of the website/article?
  • Is it fact or opinion-based?
  • Is there evidence of bias?
  • Who is the intended audience?

Evaluating Websites

Source: " The CRAP Test for Evaluating Websites " by Colorado Community Colleges Online, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Beware Confirmation Bias

Source: " 5 Ways to Beat Confirmation Bias " by Causes , is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Subjects: Business