Peer-reviewed material has been checked by an expert in the field, so you know it is:
Current
Evidence-based
Accurate
Reliably researched
Reliable
What is Peer Review (opens in new tab)
When you don’t have access to peer-reviewed material, it’s up to you to be able to judge information for accuracy and reliability. It’s also a skill that will help you to stand out as an employee. One way to do this is by using the CRAAP test. The CRAAP test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find.
CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose.