CRAAP Analysis
Currency – Is this the most up-to-date and correct
information. In the taxes section of Just Facts, the information was given on
October 15, 2012 and revised on 4/5/13. I would venture to say that despite the
two month gap between the last update of information, that the information
given meets the currency requirements.
Relevance – Theoretically as an American citizen over the
age of 18, the information regarding taxes is relevant to me. Everything
discussed on the Just Facts sight is pertaining to taxes, however, the only
section directly relevant to me is the individual income taxes section.
Authority – It is hard to measure the credibility of the
sources with a “.com” domain, but most of them use the “.gov” domain which are
traditionally credible since they are overseen by the government.
Accuracy – All of the facts are supported by peer revision,
charts, and credible governmental information (with appropriate sources of the
information). Therefore, the accuracy of the information seems to be good.
Purpose – The tax information has a pretty clear intent to
convey viable and verifiable information related to tax information. This
information is also relevant to every tax paying American, so the purpose is
clear and needed by a mass amount of people.
