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This resource introduces the CRAPP Test, an adaptation of the widely used CRAAP Test developed by Sarah Blakeslee and colleagues at California State University, Chico’s Meriam Library. The CRAPP Test provides a simple but effective framework for evaluating sources by applying five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Purpose, and Perspective.

Designed as a teacher and student guide, this packet includes:

• An overview of each CRAPP criterion with guiding questions.

• A quick-reference checklist for evaluating sources.

• Classroom activities and teaching tips for instructors.

• A student worksheet for independent practice.

• Two fully worked examples (a news article and a scholarly article) to demonstrate application of the CRAPP Test in real contexts.

• Notes on accessibility, including suggestions for adapting the worksheet into a fillable PDF.

This resource supports information literacy and critical thinking skills, making it suitable for first-year composition courses, research writing, and interdisciplinary classes that emphasize source evaluation. It also aligns with the Authority Is Constructed and Contextual frame of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

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