LibGuides: EDUC 230: Educational Psychology: Evaluating Resources

Scholarly Articles

CRAAP Test Elements	Other characteristics of Scholarly Articles
Currency: see publication date (Source) Relevance: see Subject Terms and Abstract Authority: see Source and Author Affiliations Accuracy: see Bibliography and/or Footnotes Purpose: see Abstract	Author is an expert or specialist in the field Written for scholars and other academics, using jargon specific to the field Written to present research findings and theories Published in a peer-reviewed journal

Web Evaluation: CRAAP Test Checklist
Use this checklist to help determine your source's Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

For more information on evaluation, see this Evaluating Resources guide.