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Q3 Web Site Evaluation: CRAAP

9. Web Site Evaluation

CRAAP TEST

You will evaluate the resources you have found to determine if your information is accurate and up-to-date.

Step 1. Read the information from Benedictine University Library Research Guides. Many librarians promote the CRAAP Test to teach students how to evaluate resources. It is most often used to evaluate websites, but the same criteria can also be applied to other types of resources. 

  • Currency - the timeliness of information
  • Relevance - the importance of the information for your needs
  • Authority - the source of the information
  • Accuracy - the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content
  • Purpose - the reason the information exists

Step 2. Play the video below that describes the CRAAP Test. 

CRAAP Test to Evaluate Sources

Direct link (2:35 min.)

Step 3. Using the CRAAP Test, evaluate the resources you found using Google and a MeL database. Complete the assignment using the document from Step Two on the previous page. 

9.Q3 STRATEGIES

9.Q3 HOAX? 

9.Q3 Student Checklist

9.Q3 Teacher Guide

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

2. Digital Citizen
a. Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
c. Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
b. Students evaluate the accuracy, validity, bias, origin, and relevance of digital content.


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