Unit 1: CRAAP Source Evaluations

What is the purpose of the CRAAP Source Evaluation?

• To determine the quality and credibility of a source

• To help keep your notes organized

• To decide what topic to research

• To create a list of websites you want to explore

Which part of the CRAAP Source Evaluation relates to the credibility and expertise of the author?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Purpose

Which part of the CRAAP Test helps you determine if a source is biased? (strongly favors one perspective)

• Currency

• Relevance

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If a source was created recently, it could be considered to have good what?

• Relevance

• Currency

• Authority

• Purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does it mean if a source is relevant?

• The information is timely

• The information is reliable, truthful, and correct

• The information has a reliable author

• The information directly relates to your topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based on their names, which of the following websites would probably provide the most accurate information?

• www.dogluv.com/pitbull

• www.harvard.edu/pitbull

• www.wikipedia.com/pitbull

• www.petsarefriends.com/pitbull

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If a website doesn't list an author, company name, or specific organization, it's probably a good source

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You should always verify information with other trusted sources

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

If a website has a lot of spelling and grammar errors, it's probably a credible source

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Assume you are doing research on healthy eating. You find an excellent source published online by Jenny Craig Weight Loss Systems. Which CRAAP criterion does this source NOT pass?

• purpose

• currency

• accuracy

• relevance

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9