1. The document provides instructions for an activity that involves evaluating information sources. 2. Participants are told to grab an orange checklist, they can use electronic devices, and to get seated quickly for the activity. 3. The activity involves reading/skimming articles from various sources and responding to written prompts about the credibility and relevance of each source using a CRAAP evaluation technique.

2. Getting Started
1. Leave your book bags and large items
against the bookcases or wall.
2. Grab one of the orange checklists from
any table.
3. You may use your phone or tablet.
4. You may keep a ballpoint pen handy if
needed. We’ll provide your Sharpies for
the activity!
5. Get seated quickly—don’t be picky
because you won’t be sitting long!

4. 1
Infographic on a Blog
2
Viewpoint Essay, Gale
Opposing Viewpoints
Database
3
Magazine accessed
through a database,
MasterFILE Elite
4
Research journal
article from a
database, Academic
Search Complete
5
Online
periodical/magazine
article
(The Verge)
6
Web page from a
website (White House
.gov)
7
News Podcast from
NPR
8
Editorial in a
newspaper (accessed
online)

7. Respond
individually
Small Group
Discussion
Large
Group
Quick Share

8. Original photography by Buffy Hamilton
Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

9. Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

10. Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

11. Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

12. Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

15. Publication info
about the article
Writing
prompts
to help
you

16. 1
Infographic on a Blog
2
Viewpoint Essay, Gale
Opposing Viewpoints
Database
3
Magazine accessed
through a database,
MasterFILE Elite
4
Research journal
article from a
database, Academic
Search Complete
5
Online
periodical/magazine
article
(The Verge)
6
Web page from a
website (White House
.gov)
7
News Podcast from
NPR
8
Editorial in a
newspaper (accessed
online)

17. READ/SKIM the
article (hard
copy or online)
Focus on a
specific aspect
of the CRRAP
test
Respond
appropriately

18. Use the CRAAP test writing prompts at
each table and/or your orange
checklist to write a response about the
information source.
Be specific!
1

19. Written Conversation
PromptsThis source is current and
timely because……
This source is relevant to
the research topic of
exploring the digital divide
because…
This source is credible and
authoritative because….
This source is accurate,
reliable, objective, and or
correct because….
The purpose of this source
is to…..

20. Examples
 This source is credible and authoritative because the
“about page” clearly identifies the expertise and
qualifications of each writer.
 Although this source is a “.com” site, it is trustworthy
because the content is a magazine publication and
identified the author’s credentials.
 This source is current and timely because the
publication date, 2011, cites specific research and
examples that are still relevant in today’s society and to
the research topic.
 Although this source has a slight bias evident in the
language, I would judge it to be appropriate to use
because the author cites specific facts and has a Works
Cited list at the end of the essay.

21. Try to maximize your writing time and
keep your pen moving. Use your
CRAAP test checklist for reference if
you are getting stuck for ideas.
2

22. Compose and respond quietly---
channel all your conversation energy
into the paper for this first round of
written responses.
3

23. CC image via
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kylesteeddesign/41091425
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24. What did most people notice about
your information source at your
table? List at least 2 ideas
1.
2.
How would your group rate this
source in terms of authority on a
scale of 0-5 (zero worst, 5 the best)?
WHY? Give at least 2 specific
reasons.
1.
2.
Which area of the CRAAP test do you
think this particular source at your
table is the strongest in? WHY?
Information Source at Your Table:
(indicate the number, please)_________

25. 1
Infographic on a Blog
2
Viewpoint Essay, Gale
Opposing Viewpoints
Database
3
Magazine accessed
through a database,
MasterFILE Elite
4
Research journal
article from a
database, Academic
Search Complete
5
Online
periodical/magazine
article
(The Verge)
6
Web page from a
website (White House
.gov)
7
News Podcast from
NPR
8
Editorial in a
newspaper (accessed
online)

26. Small Group Share
Look at the comments people wrote
for the information source at your
table. Discuss with your members at
your table.
Use the graphic organizer provided to
write a quick response for our large
group share out.
Be prepared to share your responses in
our “lightning round” big group share!