Understanding CRAAP Test and Be Brilliant for Studies

This document explains the concept of the CRAAP test and how it can be used to evaluate the reliability of academic resources. It also discusses the 'Be Brilliant' tab on the LTU library website, which provides resources for academic skill development.

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Table of Contents
BMM3113........................................................................................................................................1
Main Body.......................................................................................................................................3
What do you understand by CRAAP test and how would you use it for your studies?...............3
What do you understand by be brilliant tab available at LTU library website and how would
you use be brilliant in your studies?.............................................................................................3
References........................................................................................................................................5

Main Body
What do you understand by CRAAP test and how would you use it for your studies?
The CRAAP test is taken in order to check the objective reliability of various resources in
academic disciplines. It stands for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy and purpose in the
sources. There are vast number of different resources which are present online and it is really
difficult to check whether these resources can be trustworthy or not. The test is aiming it to make
it easier for students as well as the educators in order to determine whether the resources can be
trusted or not. Using the test researcher can easily reduce the chances of using the information
from resources that are not reliable enough. The CRAAP test was designed by Sara Blackelsee
in California State University. It is used in a number of different libraries at different
universities. It is a great way to criticize the sources that are used by researchers. Currency
explains the timeline of the information and whether the information is updated or revised
correctly or not (Portillo, Johnson and Johnson, 2020). It also helps in understanding the current
information when compare to the older information available about different topics. Relevance
helps in understanding how the resources do and information which is available can be linked to
the topic on which the studies conducted. It also successfully explains whether the information is
meant for relevant audience or not. Authority dictates the source of information. It explains about
the credentials of authors as well as organisations to which the information is affiliated. The
qualification of writer of information and their contact is also described in authority. Accuracy
helps in understanding the reliability, correctness as well as truthfulness of the content that is
available. It refers to whether the information has been reviewed properly or not and the
language which is used or unbiased and free of any emotion. Purpose helps in explaining the
intentions of the writer and the propaganda behind writing. In this way CRAAP test is effectively
used in order to successfully conduct a study by students and educators.
What do you understand by “Be Brilliant” tab available at LTU library website and how would
you use ‘Be Brilliant’ in your studies?
‘Be Brilliant’ is a section in the webpage of the library which helps in finding a collection of
different resources which can help in development of academic skills. It is successfully helping
students and supporting them to learn and search for the reference information in a better way.

There are also a number of different videos, PDFs, interactive tutorials as well as links that are
helping students to develop their information skills about various topics (Be Brilliant). The
information which is present on the pages of be brilliant can also be used on and off campus
which explains that student have access to it anywhere, anytime in order to improve their skills
and confidence according to their own suitable and particular needs. ‘Be Brilliant’ also have
different tutorials which can help students to avoid plagiarism and use perfect referencing in their
researches. It is a great way for students to learn effectively enhancing their skills and abilities.

References
Books and Journals
Portillo, I.A., Johnson, S.Y. and Johnson, C.V., 2020. Evaluating the Quality of Information
Found in the Most Common Health Websites in Google Using DISCERN and
CRAAP.
“Be Brilliant”
Online Available through <https://ltulibraryblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/09/be-brilliant/>