WorksheetsEvaluating Sources
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
Choose the best definition of CURRENCY as it is used in the CRAAP test.
A system of money in general use in a particular country
The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
The number of copies sold of a newspaper or magazine
The quality or condition of being modern; Currentness
You are doing a research report on the effect that deforestation (cutting down of trees) has on animals such as the panda. Does your information need to be current?
Yes
No
Your Social Studies textbook is a reference book full of information about Ancient China. Is your textbook a primary or secondary source of information?
primary
secondary
You are doing a research report on the 1960s in America. Are songs written and produced in the 1960s primary or secondary sources for that report?
primary
secondary
An alien spaceship lands in your backyard and you write a diary entry about your experience after they leave. Is your diary a primary or secondary source of information?
primary
secondary
You are doing a research report on Einstein, the scientist, when you come across Baby Einstein videos you can watch on YouTube. This is an example of failing which part of the CRAAP test?
currency
relevance
authority
accuracy
purpose
Which domain goes with education?
.edu
.gov
.com
.org
Which domain goes with communication?
.edu
.gov
.com
.org
Which domain goes with organization?
.edu
.gov
.com
.org
Which domain goes with government?
.edu
.gov
.com
.org
A person with BIAS has an open mind and does not lean to one side or another in their opinions.
True
False
Which of these people can show bias without it being a bad thing?
judge
news reporter
#1 fan
boss
Which of these is NOT a way to decide if a website is accurate (true).
it is easy to navigate and use
it has a .gov or a .edu
you can find matching info in other places
it sounds true and believable
it doesn't have a lot of spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes
Which of these purposes is a MUST for choosing a website for research?
P (Persuade)
I (Inform)
E (Entertain)
A website you have evaluated seems to have information that is current and matches other sources, but it is a .com and you can't figure out exactly who created the page. Would you use the website?
Yes
No
Which of these are options you should choose before you Google and have to evaluate websites?
Explora (database through EBSCOhost)
Library Books (print and eBooks)
World Book Online (encyclopedia)
All of the above
