Title | Craapotest - Outline for CRAAPO |
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Author | Jim Bezos |
Course | English 122 |
Institution | Southern New Hampshire University |
Pages | 1 |
File Size | 79.6 KB |
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Outline for CRAAPO...
The C.R.A.A.P.O. Test Worksheet The following questions will help you determine whether or not your source is reliable. Answer each of the questions for each category below. Once you’ve answered each question in a category, assign the category a numerical score between 1 and 10, with 1 meaning the source does not meet the criteria of the category at all and 10 meaning the source meets the criteria of the category excellently. Then, add up the scores to determine whether the source passes the (C.R.A.A.P.O.) test! Source Title:
Category 1: Currency
When was the source published? Has the information been revised or updated since? Is the information current or out-of-date?
Category 2: Relevance
Category 4 Score:
Who is the author? What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations? Is the source published by a reputable organization?
Category 5: Purpose & Objectivity
Category 3 Score:
Is the information supported by evidence and references? Has the information been peer-reviewed? Is the source professional in appearance and free of errors?
Category 4: Authority
Category 2 Score:
Does the information relate to your project? Have you looked at a variety other sources? Do other sources meet your needs more effectively? Who is the intended audience of the source?
Category 3: Accuracy
Category 1 Score:
Category 5 Score:
What is the author’s purpose? To inform? Persuade? Entertain? Is the information fact or opinion? Does the point of view seem to be objective or biased? Understanding your score: Below 30: Unacceptable 30-34: Questionable 35-39: Average 40-44: Good 45-50: Excellent
TOTAL SCORE:...