Below are skills some students may find useful in evaluating sources.
| Skill | Beginner | Intermediate/Advanced |
| Explain why the CRAAP test is useful in evaluating sources | X | |
| Apply the CRAAP test to evaluate a source | X | |
| Determine the degree of bias in the published source (e.g., what is the author's tone and intention? is the language used objective or subjective?) | X | |
| Reflect on your own bias and how it impacts how you search, evaluate, interpret, and select your sources | X | |
| Identify conflicts of interest and funding sources for the source (e.g., is the author transparent about who funded their research?) | X | |
| List different methods of rating journal articles (e.g., Impact Factor) | X |