In addition to the CRAP test, there are some other things you might consider when evaluating the reliability of a web source.

What is the domain?  Is it a .com, .org, .gov, .edu?

• .gov and .edu - In general, these domains are reliable sources.
• .org - Be cautious with .org domains.  Pay close attention to whether or not the information present in the site contains any information bias or imbalance.
• .com - A .com domain can go either way.  You will need to evaluate these with the CRAP test, or other similar method to determine it's credibility.

Does the author cite their sources?  A good, reliable source will always be transparent about where they got their own information.  Check the end of the article, or the bottom of the webpage, and see if you find a list of sources, or check for hyperlinks within the text that link out to the original source material.  If you are unable to locate anything resembling a clear list bibliography or reference list, try to find an alternate source that verifies the information.  (Don't forget to check if the alternate source passes the CRAP test, and has a visible citation list for their sources!)

Also, remember to pause and ask yourself "Could this website/news article/content be a work of satire?"  Fake news, satire, spoof news, and similar stories have grown in popularity in recent years.  It is vital to research success that you stop and ensure the piece(s) you cite are legitimate stories.  For more in-depth help with recognizing fake news, continue reading in the next section below.