The document provides guidance on how to evaluate websites for credibility and reliability using the CARRDSS method. It examines the credibility of authors, accuracy of information, reliability and potential biases, relevance to the topic, date of publication, sources cited, and scope/purpose of the site. Additional tips include checking URLs for clues about the domain, considering print and subscription sources, and evaluating blogs based on the author, content, comments, updates, and biases addressed. Students are encouraged to carefully evaluate sources rather than settling for those that are "good enough" and to keep in mind that source quality affects the evaluation of their own work.
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Ron E. Lewis Library
Thinking Critically about Web Information—Applying the CRAAP Test*
When you search the Web, you’re going to find a lot of information…but is it credible and reliable? Use this
guide to help you determine this for yourself. Give your Web page a score based on this point system. Is
your Web source credible and reliable or is it a bunch of … ? SCORE _______
Checking for C-R-A-A-P! POINTS: 0 1 2 3
Currency or Timeliness
How important is it for your
topic to have recent
information? Science,
technology, and health
information need to be as
recent as possible. If yes,
how current is the
information?
There is no indication
of when the site was
created or updated.
The site was
created is over 5
years ago with no
date given for
updating.
The site was
created, revised or
updated within the
last 5 years. If they
are citing sources,
they are also
recent.
The site was created,
revised or updated
within the last 2
years. If they are
citing sources, they
are also recent.
Relevance
Is this the information you
need for your topic?
Consider the type of
information needed
(primary sources or
secondary sources)
statistics, history or
background information.
It mentions my topic
briefly but not much
else. Or it isn’t the
type of information I
need. Or it isn’t
enough information.
It provides some
information, but it’s
not enough, or it’s
not the right type of
information.
It provides most of
what I need, but I
still need more or
another type of
information.
It is exactly on the
subject, is the right
amount of information
and the right type of
information.
Authority.
Locate the author or
sponsor and Google the
name to find out more.
What else have they
published on the topic? Are
there any credentials for
the person to establish
them as expert? Is it the
main organization that
provides information about
a topic?
There is either no
author, or the author
is possibly a student
or an ordinary
person publishing on
the Web without
expertise. Or the
organization is not
known. Text errors
indicate the author is
not an expert.
Author is named
but with no
credentials. Or the
organization is of
questionable
authority. Web
groups can name
themselves with
names that sound
like other credible
organizations.
Author is named
but the degree of
expertise is not that
high.
Or, the
organization, is
well-known, and but
the degree of
expertise on this
subject is not clear.
The author’s
credentials are given
and clearly indicate
that he/she is an
expert.
Or the organization is
well-known and highly
credible on the topic.
Accuracy
Are there any sources cited
for the information?
Are images/photos labeled
and credited?
Information is
provided with no
indication as to
where it comes from.
There is a vague
reference to the
information source.
Ass ...
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
1. Hey there! Have you evaluated? Is that site good enough to cite ?
2. Hmmm. This one looks good. How can I tell for sure?
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4. Remember: Anyone can publish anything on the Web! It is your job, as a researcher, to look for quality!
5. Okay, so how do we know if a site is good? Yeah, and how can we be sure our teacher will think it’s good enough to cite?
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16. (Include here links to sites with bias. Preferably present more than one point of view.) Multnomah County Library’s Social Issues page offers links to sites on all sides of major issues: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html Considering Bias
What are the various reasons people choose to publish on the Web? How is Web publishing different from traditional print--book, magazine, newspaper--publishing? Who filtered (or selected) those resources for quality?
In the old days, we had good old print to rely on. Books and magazines still go through a filtering process for quality. Before they are published, they are double-checked by authors and edited for accuracy by a variety of professionals. This is nOT the case with material on the free Web.
You discover an author has a Ph.D. Do you need to investigate any further? What if her degree is in physics and the site she wrote is on Shakespeare? Is everything on Geocities bad? Would your teacher question you citing a source that resided on a free server?
Very often it is difficult to find information about authorship. That may be a clue in itself. However, if you really want to use a page, do not give up! You may have to dig a little deeper to establish a page’s authority!
Clues often appear on the top or bottom of a page, or in menu bars and frames. These sections often contain authorship clues!
Do a link check here for a reliable site. Have your students examine and evaluate the URLs of the sites that linked to the site in question.
Spelling and grammatical errors are important clues that a site ought to be avoided as a source. Be on the lookout for information that just doesn’t “feel right.”
These hoax sites work well for making the point about accuracy!
Select a few links with strong points of view to demonstrate bias. Around election time these sites are even more bountiful!
Research is not a contest. It doesn’t matter how many sources you collect. What does matter is their quality and their relevance!
Can you give examples of when it would be more or less important to have your site be current? Is it important that an author keep a site maintained?
Be very suspicious of information that appears out of nowhere. Unless this is a completely original source some documentation ought to be present for you to take the page seriously.
