CRAAP

What does "Currency" refer to in the context of information?

• The financial value of the information

• The timeliness of the information

• The popularity of the information

• The physical form of the information

Which question would you ask to determine the currency of information?

• Are the links functional?

• When was the information published or posted?

• How many people have cited the information?

• What is the length of the information?

What is an indicator that information has been kept current?

• The information has a lot of comments

• The information has been revised or updated

• The information is available in multiple languages

• The information is free to access

Why is it important to check if the links are functional when assessing the currency of information?

• Functional links indicate high-quality content

• Functional links are necessary for online purchases

• Functional links suggest the information is being maintained

• Functional links prove the information is popular

What does relevance in the context of information for your needs imply?

• The cost of obtaining the information

• The importance of the information for your needs

• The date when the information was published

• The length of the information provided

Which question should you ask to determine if the information is at an appropriate level for your needs?

• Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

• Is the information interesting?

• How many pages is the information spread across?

• Who authored the information?

Before deciding to use a source for a research paper, what is a good practice?

• Choosing the first source you find

• Looking at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use

• Selecting a source based on its cover design

• Picking a source that is the easiest to read

What is a consideration to take into account when assessing the relevance of information for a research paper?

• Whether the information is available for free

• If the information has a lot of pictures

• Whether you would be comfortable using this source for a research paper

• The number of authors of the information

What does the domain extension ".gov" signify about the author or source of information?

• Commercial entity

• Educational institution

• U.S. government

• Nonprofit organization

Which of the following is important to consider when evaluating the authority of a source?

• The color of the website

• The number of images on the website

• The author's qualifications to write on the topic

• The website's font size