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What does the term 'reliable source' refer to in the context of research?
What does the term 'reliable source' refer to in the context of research?
- An internet source that is visually appealing
- An internet source that is popular and widely shared
- An internet source that is accurate, credible, and trustworthy (correct)
- An internet source that aligns with the writer's opinion
Why is it important for a source to be peer-reviewed?
Why is it important for a source to be peer-reviewed?
- To ensure the article was approved by a group of experts in the field (correct)
- To guarantee the source is visually appealing and easy to read
- To make sure the source aligns with the writer's opinion
- To confirm the source has been widely shared on social media
What is a recommended timeframe for the publication of sources used in research?
What is a recommended timeframe for the publication of sources used in research?
- Within the last ten years (correct)
- Within the last five years
- Within the last twenty years
- Within the last two years
What is the purpose of the CRAAP test mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the CRAAP test mentioned in the text?
Why is it important for a reliable source to present all sides of a topic?
Why is it important for a reliable source to present all sides of a topic?
What information should a reliable source list?
What information should a reliable source list?
What may happen if a writer fails to use a reliable source in research?
What may happen if a writer fails to use a reliable source in research?
Which category does the CRAPP test use to assess the timeliness of information?
Which category does the CRAPP test use to assess the timeliness of information?
What type of websites are considered reliable sources for research?
What type of websites are considered reliable sources for research?
What do domain extensions (.com, .edu, .gov) indicate about a website?
What do domain extensions (.com, .edu, .gov) indicate about a website?
Why are blogs not considered reliable sources for research?
Why are blogs not considered reliable sources for research?
What can wikis provide despite being editable by the public?
What can wikis provide despite being editable by the public?
What do databases and archives contain, making them reliable sources for research?
What do databases and archives contain, making them reliable sources for research?
What are intranets and their accessibility to the public?
What are intranets and their accessibility to the public?
What does the Purpose category of the CRAAP test evaluate?
What does the Purpose category of the CRAAP test evaluate?
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Reliable Source
Reliable Source
An internet source that is accurate, credible, and trustworthy.
Peer-Reviewed Source
Peer-Reviewed Source
To ensure the article was approved by a group of experts in the field, ensuring validity and rigor.
Recommended Timeframe for Sources
Recommended Timeframe for Sources
Ideally, sources should be published within the last ten years to ensure relevance and current information.
CRAAP Test Purpose
CRAAP Test Purpose
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Why Present All Topic Sides?
Why Present All Topic Sides?
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Essential Information in Sources
Essential Information in Sources
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Consequences of Unreliable Sources
Consequences of Unreliable Sources
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CRAAP: Currency
CRAAP: Currency
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Reliable Website Sources
Reliable Website Sources
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Domain Extension Indications
Domain Extension Indications
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Blogs and Reliability
Blogs and Reliability
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Wikis as a starting point
Wikis as a starting point
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Databases and Archives
Databases and Archives
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Intranets Accessibility
Intranets Accessibility
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CRAAP: Purpose
CRAAP: Purpose
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Study Notes
Evaluating Online Sources: The CRAPP Test and Reliable Source Evaluation
- The CRAPP test was developed to evaluate the reliability of online sources, consisting of five categories: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
- Reliable sources for research include databases, archives, .gov, and .edu websites, as they contain peer-reviewed information
- Search engines can yield both reliable and unreliable sources, and domain extensions (.com, .edu, .gov) can indicate the type of website
- Blogs provide opinion-based information and are not considered reliable sources for research
- Wikis can be edited by the public and are not always reliable, but can provide an overview of a topic
- Databases and archives contain peer-reviewed information and can be accessed through libraries or specific search engines
- Intranets are private networks for organizations and are not accessible to the public
- The CRAAP test is used to evaluate the reliability of a source, considering Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
- Currency refers to the timeliness of information, while Relevance assesses how well the information relates to the topic
- Authority considers the source of information and the credentials of the author, while Accuracy refers to the truthfulness of the information
- Purpose evaluates the reasoning behind the information and determines if it is factual or opinionated
- Examples are provided to illustrate how the CRAAP test can be applied to determine the reliability of a source
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