The CRAAP test is a set of guidelines developed by the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico to help you decide whether information you find is best for you for a particular situation. Please remember that these are guidelines only and that not every guideline is appropriate for every situation.
Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose/Perspective
But how do I figure out this information? Let's talk about lateral reading.
Sometimes you may need information that is scholarly. How can you tell?
Video explanation from Kimbel Library
See the UTSA visualization for more advice