Source Analysis: Fresh Take

  • Determine the suitability and trustworthiness of a source
  • Examine the criteria used in the CRAAP method
  • Use the CRAAP method to analyze the currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose of a source
  • Explain how the four moves help evaluate information
  • Evaluate websites using the four moves
  • Describe the structure and purpose of an annotated bibliography

CRAAP Analysis

Watch this video for a recap of each of the components of the CRAAP method.

You can view the transcript for “How Library Stuff Works: How to Evaluate Resources (the CRAAP test) here (opens in new window).

Evaluating Websites and Using SIFT

This short video introduces the importance of fact-checking sources we find on the web.

You can view the transcript for “Online Verification Skills- Video 1: Introductory Video” here (opens in new window).

What does it mean to do a quick investigation of a source? Watch this video to learn more about the process of investigating the source.

You can view the transcript for “Online Verification Skills-Video 2: Investigate the Source” here (opens in new window).

What does it mean to trace a claim back to the original source? Take note of how to verify online resources as a researcher.

You can view the transcript for “Online Verification Skills- Video 3: Find the Original Source” here (opens in new window)

Annotated Bibliographies and Literature Reviews

Watch this video to learn about annotated bibliographies and how they can help you in your writing.

You can view the transcript for “What is an Annotated Bibliography” here (opens in new window).

This short video explains what a literature review is, how it is helpful, and how to conduct one.

You can view the transcript for “How to Write a Literature Review: 3 Minute Step-by-step Guide | Scribbr 🎓” here (opens in new window).