CRAAP Testing

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.