Evaluating sources/ CRAAP TEST | Quick Homework Help

I’m stuck on a English question and need an explanation.

For this week’s Discussion, there are a couple of components. First of all make sure you have reviewed The CRAAP Test and read Elizabeth Warren Wants to Eliminate Tuition at Public Colleges. Is That a Good Idea

Then, fill out the CRAAP Test Worksheet(based on the Elizabeth Warren article) and attach it to this Discussion, along with a brief paragraph in the Discussion, giving your overall thoughts on the credibility of the article.

it . . . but is it good information? You will have

to determine that for yourself, and the CRAAP Test can help. The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help

you evaluate the information you find. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your

situation or need.

Evaluation Criteria

Currency: The timeliness of the information.

? When was the information published or posted?

? Has the information been revised or updated?

? Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?

?Are the links functional?

Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.

? Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

? Who is the intended audience?

? Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

? Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

? Would you be comfortable citing this source in your research paper?

Authority: The source of the information.

? Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?

? What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations?

? Is the author qualified to write on the topic?

? Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?

?Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

examples: .com .edu .gov .org .net

Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.

? Where does the information come from?

? Is the information supported by evidence?

? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?

? Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?

? Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?

? Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?

Purpose: The reason the information exists.

? What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?

? Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

? Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?

? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

? Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases?

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