How Do You Know if a Source is Valid?

What does the "C" in the C.R.A.A.P. test stand for?

• Conclusion

• Currency
  

•  Curiosity

• Credibility

  
  

 Why is it important to consider the currency of a source?

• To check if the writing is clear
  

• To know if information is recent and likely correct

• To see if the author is trustworthy
  

• To determine the purpose of the source

  
  

Which aspect of the source's validity is about the author or creator?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

What should you consider when evaluating the accuracy of a source?

• If the information aligns with your beliefs
  

• The source's purpose
  

•  Whether the source is free of grammar mistakes
  

• The source's font size

  
  

Why is it important to ensure the source is valid?

• Incorrect information can spread quickly
  

• To promote biased opinions

•  To persuade others to buy things
  

•  To entertain others

  
  

How can you determine if a source is relevant to your topic?

• By checking the source's font style
  

•  By assessing its relationship to your topic and level of detail
  

• By counting the number of pages in the source
  

• By looking at the publication date

  
  

Which factor helps measure the credibility of a source?

• The source's font color
  

•  The source's paragraph length
  

• The author's background and credentials
  

• The number of images in the source

  
  

 What is the purpose of the C.R.A.A.P. test?

•  To confuse students
  

•  To ensure sources are difficult to find
  

• To help determine the validity of a source
  

• To encourage the use of biased information

  
  

Which type of source is likely more credible based on the purpose?

• Sources meant to entertain

•  Sources meant to persuade
  

• Sources meant to sell products

  
  

•  Sources meant to inform or teach
  

Which step is NOT part of the C.R.A.A.P. test?

• Currency
  

• Relevance
  

• Accuracy
  

• Intelligence