CRAAP Source Evaluator — evaluate sources over WhatsApp

What does the CRAAP Source Evaluator do on WhatsApp?

With the CRAAP Source Evaluator, you can check the credibility of academic sources instantly—right from your WhatsApp groups. Just share a URL, and the tool analyzes it using the CRAAP method, saving you hours assessing sources by hand. Within moments, you get clear feedback about a source's currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose, all without switching apps.

How does the CRAAP evaluation appear in WhatsApp?

As soon as you—or anyone in your group—posts a link, the evaluator reviews the source on autopilot. You'll see a concise summary in the chat, broken down into CRAAP categories. This means you always know if a resource is trustworthy, up-to-date, and fits your research needs, without having to dig into the details yourself.

How reliable are the results for different types of sources?

Results are tuned for a range of academic and news content. The evaluator checks titles, authors, dates, and even the text content behind paywalls to ensure the CRAAP analysis has real depth. It's built to sift out weak or outdated sources—giving you peace of mind that you're using credible information every time.

What do I need to set this up on WhatsApp?

Getting started is simple. All you need is access to your WhatsApp group and 1-2 minutes for setup. The only requirement is sharing links as you normally would—CodeWords handles the evaluation in the background. There’s no extra app or software to install.