CRAAP 1. Iroquois Indian Tribe History

Title of the resource you are evaluating: Iroquois Indian Tribe History


Currency: The timeliness of the information
Is the information (while perhaps historic) current or out-of-date? Has it been revised or updated?
For example, if an historical text refers to a minority group using what would be considered derogatory language, rate it not current.
Not Current 1
Explanation: This website has been published since 1998. It’s been about 12 years since it looks like has been updated. There is no revisions made and it doesn’t show the revision if any has been made.


Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Is the information at an appropriate level?
For example, an elementary textbook would not be at an appropriate level and therefore not relevant.
Somewhat Relevant 2
Explanation: The website has great information but it has so many dates and some of them are not in a chronological order. That makes the text hard to follow and it includes a lot more information that its not necessarily important or goes with the text.


Authority: The source of the information
What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
For example, an anonymous author on Wikipedia has far less authority than a named author on a website sponsored by a university.
Somewhat Authoritative 3
Explanation: There are sources for this website it is the Handbook of American Indians, 1906 this does not make the whole website. That is the only source that they have. There are no authors, sources, or sponsors.


Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content.
Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
For example, information found on About.com is somewhat accurate because it is not supported by evidence and it is unclear whether the information is reviewed.
Not Applicable 1
Explanation: We don’t know for sure where this information is coming from and the only supporting evidence we have is the book Handbook of American Indians, 1906. I do not feel that is enough evidence.


Purpose: The reason the information was published
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
For example, an anti-Semitic website has an inappropriate purpose that shares biased opinion with the goal of disseminating hate.
Somewhat Appropriate Purpose 3
Explanation: The main reason for this information to be published was to sell. It’s from a company who only publishes to sell. SO I don’t see an educational or good intention when publishing this content