The CRAAP Test is a list of guidelines that you can think about in order to decide if the information in a resource is reliable. This is especially helpful when looking at web sites
Currency: The timeliness of the information.
Relevance: The suitability of the information for you and your topic.
Authority: The credibility of the author.
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the information.
Purpose: The reason the information has been published.
For college level research you need to be choosy. Following are a few links giving guidance on how to critically look at resources and choose the best.
Evaluating Print vs. Internet Sources
Critically Analyzing Information Sources
Website Credibility
