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WorksheetsFact or CRAAP? Review: Evaluating Online Sources
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 7hrs 30mins
Why do you apply the CRAAP test to a website?
to see if it is useful for a game in class
to see if you like the website
to see if the website was created by Russian interests
to see if the website is a good resource for research
You are on a .gov site, but can't find an author's name. Can you use this site?
Yes, because .gov indicates it is a government website, which are only published by government agencies therefore the agency is considered the author.
No because it MUST have an author's name listed to be credible.
Is this a trustworthy website?
www.cdc.gov/
Is this a trustworthy website?
Social Media
Is this a trustworthy website?
Wikipedia, WikiNews, Wikimedia, Wiki ANYTHING
Website evaluation is important because...
Anyone can create a website but might not be an expert on the topic.
Information on the page may be correct BUT not what you are looking for.
Information may not be current.
All of the above.
Assume you are doing research on healthy eating. You find an excellent source published online by Jenny Craig Weight Loss Systems. Which CRAAP criterion does this source NOT pass?
purpose
currency
accuracy
relevance
Assume you find 4 excellent sources on your topic. Which of the following URL/domains would be the LESS acceptable?
.com
.gov
.edu
.org
Assume you find an article about proper nuclear waste disposal written by Dr. Stephen Frye, an expert in political science. Which CRAAP test criterion does Dr. Frye NOT meet?
Authority
Currency
Purpose
Accuracy
Which of the following websites would have the most RELIABLE information for a research paper on cell phone radiation and cancer?
Sprint cellular
Enviromental Protection Agency
General Electric
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If you are researching the presidential candidates in order to make an informed decision on election day, which source would probably be the MOST appropriate?
ABC Sunday Morning: An Interview with Ted Cruz
PBS News: What each Candidate Believes
Donald Trump's Make American Great Again Website
Bernie Sanders' A Future to Believe in Websit
If a website has a lot of spelling and grammar errors, it's probably a credible source
True
False
You should always verify information with other trusted sources
True
False
Who would you rate as having the most authority on COVID-19?
Medical Doctor
Mr. Schroeder
Rich businessman
Student
Based on their names, which of the following websites would probably provide the most accurate information?
www.dogluv.com/pitbull
www.harvard.edu/pitbull
www.wikipedia.com/pitbull
www.petsarefriends.com/pitbull
If a source was created recently, it could be considered to have good what?
Relevance
Currency
Authority
Purpose
What does it mean if a source is relevant?
The information is timely
The information is reliable, truthful, and correct
The information has a reliable author
The information directly relates to your topic
About.com
National Geographic education
eHow.com
Smithonian's History Explorer
