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CRAAP Test

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Do Now

How do you know if someone is giving you reliable information?

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What’s an example of a “good” source of information?

Turn and talk to someone sitting near you for 30 seconds.

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What’s an example of a “bad” source of information?

Turn and talk to someone sitting near you for 30 seconds.

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Evaluating Sources

Why do we have to evaluate sources?

  • As readers, watchers, or listeners we need to see if we can trust the information given to us.
  • As writers, creators, or speakers we need to make our arguments strong in order to share our message.

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Evaluating Sources

It can be tricky to evaluate sources, especially when there are many different sources to pick from. One easy way is with the CRAAP Test 💩

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CRAAP Test 💩

  • Currency
  • Relevance
  • Authority
  • Accuracy
  • Purpose

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CRAAP Test 💩

  • Currency
    • When was the information published or shared?
    • Has the information been updated?
    • Does the source need to be current?

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  • Relevance
    • Is the information related to the topic?
    • Who is the intended audience?

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CRAAP Test 💩

  • Authority
    • Who is the author, source, or publisher?
    • Is the author qualified?
    • What does the url tell us about the source? (.com, .gov, .edu, .org)

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CRAAP Test 💩

  • Accuracy
    • Is the information supported by evidence?
    • Does the tone seem unbiased?
    • Are there spelling, grammar, or typing errors?

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CRAAP Test 💩

  • Purpose
    • What is the purpose of this information? To teach, sell, or entertain?
    • Is it based on fact or opinion?

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CRAAP Test

  • Currency - When was it published?
  • Relevance - Is the information related to your topic?
  • Authority - Is the author or source qualified?
  • Accuracy - Is the information supported by evidence?
  • Purpose - Is it meant to teach, sell, or entertain?

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Tips for Doing an Online Search

  • Use quotation marks to search for the same words in the same order
    • Cardi B “that’s not a reliable source”
  • Use a minus sign to exclude results with certain words
    • Cardi B -Offset
  • Use the word OR to search multiple words
    • Cardi B OR Belcalis Almanzar
  • Limit your search to the most important words
    • Do: Cardi B album
    • Don’t: What is the name of Cardi B’s album
  • Don’t stress about spelling or punctuation
    • cardi b