Quiz on The CRAAP Test

  • Due Sep 8, 2021 at 9:25am
  • Points 10
  • Questions 4
  • Time Limit None

Instructions

WHAT WILL THE QUIZ BE LIKE? THE QUIZ WILL ASK WHAT EACH LETTER IN THE ACRONYM STANDS FOR AND WHAT IT MEANS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHECKING A RESOURCE.

THE QUIZ WILL BE CHECKED MANUALLY BY THE TEACHER, NOT SCORED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE COMPUTER.

 

 

The CRAAP Test is used to assess how trustworthy and useful a resource is.

Students wondering whether to use a particular source in a paper should ask the following questions about the source

and examine the following elements. (source: http://guides.library.duq.edu/informationevaluation/CRAAP)

 

LETTER

WHAT IT MEANS

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A RESOURCE

C

Currency

·       Currency can be more important in some fields, like science and medicine, than in some other fields, but having current information is usually recommended. Considering currency is important, though, to avoid using information that has been supplanted with new, better ideas and research.  

·       What is the date of publication? 

·       Does the source use recent information? 

·       Are the references and/or links current?

·       Does currency matter for this topic? Why or why not? 

R

Relevance

·       All of the sources used in a project should be relevant to the thesis statement, not merely to the topic in general. For example, in an essay about the SpaceX program, an article about founder Elon Musk's recent divorce is not relevant. 

·       What aspect of the thesis statement does the source address? 

·       Is the intended audience appropriate for academic research? 

·       Does this source provide a new perspective or piece of information? 

·       Is this source too technical, or too general, to use in the essay? 

A

Authority

·       Authority is when someone with expertise or experience in the topic is sharing their knowledge. Remember, though, that authority is contextual. For example, having a Ph.D. in Astronomy would not give someone authority to write about music therapy for children. The expertise or experience needs to be relevant to the topic.

 

·       What credentials related to the topic at hand does the author have? 

·       Does the author have any relevant affiliations with a respected university or organization? 

·       What can be found about the author online? 

·       Is the publication reputable? 

A

Accuracy

·       Determining the accuracy of a source ensures using information that is supported and free from errors. Typically, blogs and Wikipedia are not allowed to be used in college essays because they are prone to inaccuracies.

·       Does the article use reputable sources to support the claims made? Has the source gone through peer review? 

·       Are any research methods used well-designed and are conclusions from the research supported by the evidence? 

·       Does this source align with other sources that discuss this topic? 

P

Purpose

·       Sources may be written to entertain, inform, persuade, or some other purpose, such as to sell something. Understanding the purpose reveals whether there are any biases or underlying motives that may affect the way the information is presented.  

·       Is this information clearly biased in one way or another? 

·       Why did the author or creator decide to share this information? 

·       Does this source present multiple points of view on the topic?

·       Is the language used meant to evoke a strong, emotional response?

 

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