Learning Commons: Research Fundamentals Tutorial: Evaluation tools

Tools for website evaluation

There are many tools available to help you determine the credibility and appropriateness of information you find online.

The CRAAP test (pdf)
Test the quality and appropriateness of online information using the categories in this list.
DCCC Library Guide on news and media literacy
Resources and strategies for becoming media literate.
Librarian help
Get help from a DCCC librarian. Librarians are your best and trustiest tool for doing the best research possible, whether on the free web, in databases, or in print.