NYU Libraries. (2018). Use the crap test. Retrieved from https://guides.nyu.edu/c.php?g=364586&p=4576708
Is it CURRENT?
- Was it published in the last x years? x depends on your topic and discipline.
Is it RELIABLE?
Who is the AUTHORITY?
What is the PURPOSE/POINT OF VIEW?
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What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, entertain, persuade, or sell you something? Are there political, religious, cultural, or other biases? Who is the intended audience?
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