Evaluating Sources: The CRAP Test

What does the acronym CRAP stand for when evaluating sources?

• Creativity, Relevance, Accuracy, Precision

• Current, Relevant, Authorized, Professional

• Complete, Reliable, Accurate, Professional

• Currency, Reliability, Authority, Purpose

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is the currency of a source important in research?

• It guarantees the source is old and well-cited.

• It checks if the source is globally accepted.

• It confirms the source is up-to-date and relevant.

• It ensures the source is financially backed.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to know when the information was published?

• To understand the historical context

• To ensure it matches the seasonal trends

• To verify it aligns with modern laws

• To check if it's before a significant event

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What should you check to confirm the reliability of a source?

• The number of images in the source

• Whether the source provides citations or links to information

• The length of the article or source

• If the source has multiple advertisements

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can you verify an author's authority on a subject?

• Check if the author has relevant education or credentials

• See if the author has a high number of social media followers

• Assess if the author has published multiple unrelated topics

• Determine if the author writes in a complex language

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is an indicator that a source might not be reliable?

• The source lacks citations or verifiable data

• The source is written by a recognized expert

• The source includes diverse perspectives

• The source is updated regularly

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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 in a URL indicate about a source?

• The type of organization that published the content

• The geographical location of the source

• The popularity of the content

• The technical skills of the website owner

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a sign that content might be biased?

• The content is peer-reviewed

• The content presents multiple viewpoints

• The content tries to sell a product

• The content includes detailed citations

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which type of domain is generally considered less reliable?

• .com and .net

• .gov and .edu

• .org and .gov

• .edu and .org

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should a good source generally do according to the CRAP test?

• Focus only on currency and reliability

• Pass most of the criteria

• Be popular and widely used

• Pass all the criteria outlined

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9