Questions and Answers
What aspect is NOT a part of the CRAAP test?
Which of the following is NOT considered a print source?
What should be evaluated to determine the currency of a print source?
Why is it important to consider the relevance of a print source?
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Which document type is likely to have undergone a critical review process?
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What is a potential indicator of the accuracy of a print source?
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Which of the following best represents a non-fiction print source?
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Which method helps analyze print and web sources for credibility?
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When conducting a research paper, evaluating print sources is important because:
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What is a possible drawback of printed sources, despite their benefits?
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Study Notes
Print Sources Overview
- Print sources refer specifically to materials that can be physically produced, such as books, magazines, scholarly journals, and newspapers.
- These materials are typically available in physical libraries and serve as traditional resources for academic research.
Importance of Non-Fiction Print Sources
- Non-fiction sources are essential for research papers and provide factual, informational content.
- The audience and depth of information in non-fiction print sources can vary significantly, impacting their utility for research.
Quality Control in Print Sources
- Printed materials usually undergo a critical review process to ensure quality, thus improving reliability.
- However, not all print sources are reliable; evaluating their relevance and reliability is crucial before use in research.
Evaluating Print Sources
- No universal method exists to assess reliability, but memory devices can aid in evaluation.
- The CRAAP test, which stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, is a useful tool for assessing a source’s credibility.
CRAAP Test Components
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Currency: Evaluation of the timeliness of the information, including publication dates, revision dates, or copyright years.
- Recent data is crucial for rapidly changing topics, e.g., Covid-19.
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Relevance: Focuses on the importance of the information in relation to your research needs.
- Consider how well the source supports your argument and whether it covers the topic adequately.
Key Indicators of Currency
- Date of copyright, publication, revision, or edition.
- Dates of sources cited within the material.
- Dates associated with patents or trademarks referenced in the text.
Assessing Relevance
- Determine if the source comprehensively covers the topic or has a narrow focus.
- Identify if the source holds biases that might necessitate the supplementation of additional materials for a complete understanding.
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Description
This quiz focuses on print sources used in academic research, including books, magazines, scholarly journals, and newspapers. It highlights the importance of non-fiction materials and their varying audiences and information depth. Test your knowledge on identifying and utilizing print sources effectively.
