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CRAAP Test: English CRAAP

When you search for information, you're going to find lots of it...but is it good information? The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find on the Internet.

Shakespeare and the CRAAP Test

Evaluate the following links and decide if they are appropriate for academic and scholarly research.

Shakespeare Resource Center
C is for CURRENCY.

When was this page last updated?
How important is it to have current information on this topic?
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Searched for "William Shakespeare" in Google. This was on page 2 of results.
Othello
R is for RELEVANCE.

Does this information relate to your topic?
Who is the intended audience?
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Searched for Othello and "trust no one" in Google. This was the first result.
shakespeare.com
R is for RELEVANCE.

Is this information important to your research needs?
Look at: Recent Posts, Links, and Home
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Typed "www.shakespeare.com" into the URL.
William Shakespeare - Literature
A is for AUTHORITY.

Read the first introduction paragraph.
Who is Rob?
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Searched for "William Shakespeare" in Google. This was on page 2 of results.
Folger Shakespeare Library
A is for ACCURACY.

Can you trust the information found on this site?
Is it reliable?
Hint: Click on "About Us" on the top left.
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searched for "shakespeare" in Google. This was on page 3 of results.
William Shakespeare - The Online Literature Network
P is for PURPOSE.

What is the purpose of this website?
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Searched for "Shakespeare" in Google. This was link #5.
Shakespeare Oxford Society
P is for PURPOSE.

What is the purpose of this website?
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Searched for "Shakespeare" in Google. This was on page 3 of results.