CRAAP Test and complete Library Worksheet

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CRAAP Test Directions: Imagine you are researching the topic of how vaccines may affect autism. Go to the following Web page and answer the questions in the CRAAP Test Worksheet below.

 

Use the following questions to help you evaluate the above source of information. Answer the questions and then score each category from 1-10 (1=unreliable, 10=excellent). Add up the score to help you decide whether you should use that source for your coursework.

 

Currency: The timeliness of the information. Currency Score
1.       Is the information current enough (in psychology, usually within 5 years)?

2.       Has the information or website been revised or updated in the past 6 months?

3.       Are the links functional?

  
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs. Relevance Score
1.       Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

2.       Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e., not too elementary or too advanced for your needs?

3.       Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one?

  
Authority: The source of the information Authority Score
1.       Are you able to determine who is the author publisher of the information?

2.       Can you verify the author or publisher’s credentials as a respected expert on the topics?

3.       Does the URL help you determine the source? (.edu; .com; .gov; .org)

  
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content. Accuracy Score
1.       Did the author back up his/her statements with credible evidence and list/link to verifiable sources?

2.       Is the information free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

3.       Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?

  
Purpose: The reason the information exists. Purpose Score
1.       Is the purpose to inform? (And not to sell, entertain, or persuade)

2.       Is the information fact? (And not opinion or propaganda)

3.       Is the source free of ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

  
Scoring: 

·         45-50 Excellent

·         40-44 Good

·         35-39 Average

·         30-34 Borderline Acceptable (Below 30 Not an acceptable source)

Adapted from the CRAAP Test created at the Meriam Library at the California State University at Chico.

 Total Score

 

Library Worksheet Directions: Locate the article below in the Capella Library using Summon. Use the Database Guide Summon: The Basics to help you create your search for this article.

 

Dr. Arch Mainous published an article in 2018 about primary care physicians sharing scientific findings (key word: research) in an era of fake news.

 

After you have located the article and read it, answer the following questions:

  1. What is the full title of the article Dr. Mainous published in 2018?
 

 

  1. What is the name of the professional journal in which this article appears?
 

 

  1. What volume and issue of the journal contains this article?
 

 

  1. What pages from that journal contain this article?
 

 

  1. What is the DOI of this article?
 

 

  1. Is this a scientific research article or an editorial/commentary about research?
[   ] scientific research article

[   ] editorial/commentary

 

  1. Briefly, summarize in a paragraph of your own words (paraphrase) what is the primary purpose of the Mainous article?
 

 

  1. Summarize in a paragraph of your own words what Mainous recommends primary care researchers do when publishing future scientific studies to overcome science denial and claims of “fake news”.
 

 

  1. What is the in-text citation for this journal article using APA style?
 

 

  1. What is the reference for this journal article using APA-style?
 

 

  1. How much time did it take you to complete this exercise and worksheet? Select one answer.
[   ] About what I planned or expected

[   ] More time than I planned or expected

[   ] Less time than I planned or expected

 

  1. If this took more or less time than expected, what changes do you intend to make in your future time management planning? Be specific.
 

 

Save this completed worksheet as a Word document (.doc, .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your submission for Assessment 2.

Introduction
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Apply information literacy skills.
o Assess the credibility of an online source of information.
o Locate correct journal article in library search when provided with minimal search
information.
• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in
psychology.
o Apply psychological principle of denial to the topic of scientific research findings.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
o Develop the skills of paraphrasing and summarizing to represent the purpose of an
external source.
• Competency 4: Apply self–regulation skills to online learning.
o Assess personal time management plan for this assessment.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
o Communicate using a well–organized paragraph with a clear main idea.
o Integrate appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
Overview
This assessment will help you build skills in evaluating and finding resources—
essential tasks to master whenever you need information for your day–to–day life
or in school. We start with the Internet as familiar a source of information and
where you’ll evaluate a provided website to apply the CRAAP Test. From the
Internet, we move to an information source you will want to get to know: the
Capella library. You will be asked to find a specific article and share some of
what you find. As you complete this exercise, reflect on the differences between
Internet and library sources. Can you guess which ones your instructors will
prefer you to use?
Assessment Instructions
For this assessment, begin with locating the Internet article identified in
the CRAAP Test and Library Worksheet [DOCX]. Note: Additional guidance can be
found on the Library Research and Information Literacy Skills page.
Use the questions on the CRAAP Test to evaluate the Internet article and score
each category: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose. Add up

your scores to determine the article’s total score. The assessment worksheet
provides a rating and guidance with how acceptable the source is for your use.
After evaluating the Internet article using the CRAAP Test, move to the second
section of the worksheet to explore a different type of resource. Locate the article
(using the little information provided) from the Capella library using Summon and
respond to the questions using complete sentences. Note: Use the Database
Guide: Summon to help you create your search for this article. Complete the
following:
• Locate the correct journal article in library search when provided with minimal
search information.
• Evaluate the credibility of an online source of information.
• Apply the psychological principle of denial to the topic of scientific research
findings.
• Develop the skills of paraphrasing and summarizing to represent the purpose of an
external source.
• Evaluate personal time management plan for this assessment.
o Did the time to complete this assessment take less time, more time, or about what
you expected to complete?
o What future changes can you make based on your first assessment’s time
management planning? 
• Communicate using a well–organized paragraph with a clear main idea.
• Integrate appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for
this assessment.
Submission Requirements
Save the completed CRAAP Test and Library Worksheet [DOCX] as a Word
document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this
document as your assessment submission.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies:
• Competency 1: Apply information literacy skills.
o Assess the credibility of an online source of information.
o Locate correct journal article in library search when provided with minimal search
information.

• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in
psychology.
o Apply psychological principle of denial to the topic of scientific research findings.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
o Develop the skills of paraphrasing and summarizing to represent the purpose of an
external source.
• Competency 4: Apply self–regulation skills to online learning.
o Evaluate personal time management plan for this assessment.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
o Communicate using a well–organized paragraph with a clear main idea.
o Integrate appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.

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