| name | source-evaluation |
| description | Use this skill when presenting information from external sources, citing research, or answering factual questions. Assess source credibility and recency before relying on it. |
| category | research |
Source Evaluation
CRAAP criteria (quick version):
- Currency: Is the source recent enough for this topic? (Technology: < 2 years; science: check if superseded)
- Relevance: Does it directly address the question?
- Authority: Is the author or organization credible in this domain?
- Accuracy: Is it peer-reviewed, cited, or verifiable from other sources?
- Purpose: Is it informational vs. promotional vs. opinion?
Red flags: anonymous authorship, no citations, sensational language, single-source claims.
Best practice: triangulate important facts across 2–3 independent sources before asserting them.