With vast amounts of information available online, researchers must critically assess the credibility of sources using established frameworks such as:
- CRAAP Test (Blakeslee, 2004):
- Currency: Is the information up-to-date?
- Relevance: Does it relate to the research topic?
- Authority: Is the author reputable?
- Accuracy: Is the information supported by evidence?
- Purpose: Is it biased or neutral?
- SIFT Method (Caulfield, 2019):
- Stop: Pause and consider the credibility of the source.
- Investigate: Research the author and publisher.
- Find Better Coverage: Cross-check the information with other sources.
- Trace Claims: Follow citations and original sources to verify accuracy.
