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Checkpoint 1_ CRAAP test

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which CRAAP criterion checks whether a source is up to date?

a)

Purpose

b)

Authority

c)

Relevance

d)

Currency

2.

Which CRAAP criterion checks whether the source's information is reliable?

a)

accuracy

b)

relevance

c)

currency

d)

authority

3.

Which CRAAP criterion checks whether the source is too biased?

a)

currency

b)

relevance

c)

purpose

d)

authority

4.

Why do you apply the CRAAP test to a website?

a)

to see if it is useful for a game in class

b)

to see if you like the website

c)

to see if the website was created by Russian interests

d)

to see if the website is a good resource for research

5.
When considering the authority (source of the information), which of the following is NOT information you want to find for the author?
a)
his/her credentials
b)
his/her GPA
c)
organizations he/she works for or with
d)
his/her educational and professional experience
6.
Why do you need to consider the URL when looking at a website?
a)
Some URLs come from out of the country and can't be trusted.
b)
Some URLs are made up and don't exist.
c)
Some URLs more often demonstrate bias or a hidden agenda.
d)
Some URLs tell you how much education a person has.
7.

Why is information that has been peer edited more reliable than information that has not?

a)

Peer editors often check a writer's work for accuracy.

b)

Peer editors make sure that spelling and grammar is correct.

c)

Peer editors charge money to publish information.

d)

Peer editors are more intelligent than writers.

8.

Which of the following is NOT important when evaluating the writer's purpose on a website?

a)

The author's political bias.

b)

The author's breakfast meal.

c)

The author's religious bias.

d)

The author's institutional bias.

9.
You are researching current medical breakthroughs for a class presentation. You have found a website that uses information from 2004. Is this website a good resource?
a)
Yes, because a lot of important breakthroughs occurred in the early 2000s.
b)
Yes, because if the website had more important information it would have automatically updated the website.
c)
No, because you only ever want to use websites created in the last 3 years.
d)
No, because 13 years ago is not current enough for this topic.
10.
You are researching the impact of chemical plants on ground water, and the first website you visit appears to be current, relevant, and accurate. Also, the author's credentials are strong and she is an expert in this field. Should you begin writing your research paper using this website?
a)
No, because the information is out of date
b)
Yes, because it meets all the criteria for a good resource
c)
No, because you need to look at other websites as well before beginning your paper, so you can cross-check this website
d)
Yes, because you only look at one website to do a research paper
11.
You are researching the cultural history of body modification in the United States. Of the following, which would be the best online resource to use for your research paper?
a)
an article in an American history journal on tattoos and piercings over the centuries
b)
an article on the various tribal tattoos of the aboriginal Australians
c)
a personal essay written by a person who has undergone body modifications
d)
a letter to the editor on the topic of body piercings
12.

True or False: If the website has a lot of spelling or grammar errors, it’s still probably a good website to cite.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When looking at an article online, what two pieces of information should you look for?.

a)

Author(s)

b)

Photos

c)

References

d)

Emoji's

14.
Who would you give the highest ranking for authority on Ebola (disease)?
a)
Student author
b)
Veterinarian 
c)
College professor
d)
Medical doctor
15.

Assume you find 4 excellent sources on your topic. Which of the following URL/domains would be the LEAST acceptable?

a)

.com

b)

.gov

c)

.edu

d)

.org

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