What is the CRAAP test?
The CRAAP test is a set of criteria designed by California State University, Chico to help you find the best sources for your school work. It is a good starting point for evaluating sources for academic purposes like papers, reports, and speeches. Use the following rubric to determine if the source you chose passes the test!
BEAM Model:
Bizup, Joseph. 2008. "BEAM: A rhetorical vocabulary for teaching research-based writing". Rhetoric Review 27:1, 72-86.