Evaluation of Web Sources Quiz: CRAAP Test*

What is the purpose of evaluating web sources?

• To find the most popular websites

• To determine if the information is reliable and appropriate

• To learn about different web design techniques

• To evaluate the visual appeal of websites

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What does the CRAAP Test help with?

• Identifying reliable and appropriate sources

• Finding the most recent information on a topic

• Evaluating the design and layout of websites

• Analyzing the popularity of websites

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why can't you assume that all information is reliable?

• Because websites are not user-friendly

• Because information on the internet is always biased

• Because anyone can publish information online

• Because web sources are not relevant to academic research

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who is responsible for evaluating information and judging its quality?

• The website designer

• The reader or researcher

• The author of the web source

• The internet service provider

What does the "C" in the CRAAP Test stand for?

• Currency

• Credibility

• Content

• Context

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the "R" in the CRAAP Test stand for?

• Readable

• Relevance

• Research

• Reputation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When evaluating the currency of a web page, what should you consider?

• The number of images on the page

• The popularity of the website

• When is was posted and when it was revised

• Its purpose: is it to inform, persuade, or for profit?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In which fields is currency of information particularly important?

• History and literature

• Medicine and science

• Technology and business

• Art and music

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why is the A for Author/ Authrity in the CRAAP Test important?

• Purpose of your source

• Credibility of your source

• Anonymity of your source

• Analysis of your source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the domain extension ".edu" indicate about a website?

• It is a commercial site

• It is a government site

• It is an educational site

• It is a personal blog

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9