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The document discusses the CRAAP test for evaluating the quality and reliability of internet sources. The CRAAP test stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It provides examples of applying the CRAAP test criteria to evaluate several websites on World War 2, some passing the test and others failing. Resources for further information on applying the CRAAP evaluation method are also listed.
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This document provides an overview of applying new technologies in education with a hands-on approach. It discusses key concepts related to the internet, World Wide Web 1.0 and 2.0, evaluating online resources, using tools like Google Maps, and sharing information through services such as Google Docs, Flickr, YouTube, and Dropbox. The document is intended to be covered over two sessions on January 14th and February 4th that will allow participants to gain experience using these technologies in a classroom setting.Please follow these steps1. Choose a topic from the subject lis.docx
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Please follow these steps:
1. Choose a topic from the subject list
2. Research four (4) sites dealing with the same topic you have selected. (Do not use Wikipedia, About.com, or Google as final source sites)
3. Write a brief critical evaluation report on each of the four sites you have visited. (Please include hyperlink connections to the four sites.)
4. Your evaluation must have a title page listing the topic, your name and the name of the instructor, the course title and section number, and the date.
5. Your paper must be in Word format?( doc. or docx.)?or a Rich Text Format (.rtf) format (if using a different word processing program). The total report should be type-written, double-spaced, and?600 - 800?words in length. Papers are expected to demonstrate quality collegiate writing.
Submit your paper in the?Web Evalution Drop Box. Check the?When Assignments are Due?page for due date.
Web Site Evaluation Criteria
¡¤ Authority--
¡¤ Does the resource have some reputable organization or expert behind it?
¡¤ Does the author have standing in the field? How do you know?
¡¤ Content
¡¤ What aspects of the subject are covered (breadth)?
¡¤ What is the level of detail provided about the subject (depth)?
¡¤ Is the information fact or opinion?
¡¤ Does the site contain original information or simply links?
¡¤ Accuracy
¡¤ Is the information in the resource accurate?
¡¤ How do you know?
¡¤ Currency
¡¤ Is the resource updated or static?
¡¤ Objectivity
¡¤ How biased is the site?
¡¤ Does it carry balanced information based on objective research or does it convey propaganda and subjective opinions?
Suggested Topics for WEB Project
1. Climate Change
2. Space Exploration
3. Biotechnology / Medical Innovations
4. Nanotechnology
5. Communication Technologies / Social Media
6. Alternative Energy Sources
7. Artificial Intelligence / Robotics
8. Green Jobs of the?(not so distant)Future
9. Have you seen it?? (Latest Innovations)
10. Women Inventors & Scientists
11. Reuse,Repurpose,Recycle
12. Security,Surveillence, and Drones
Is the Web a good research tool? This question is dependent on the researcher's objective. As in traditional print resources, one must use a method of critical analysis to determine its value. Here is a checklist for evaluating web resources to help in that determination.
Authority:
Is the information reliable??
Check the author's credentials and affiliation. Is the author an expert in the field??
Does the resource have a reputable organization or expert behind it??
Are the sources of information stated? Can you verify the information??
Can the author be contacted for clarification??
Check for organizational or author biases.
Scope:
Is the material at this site useful, unique, accurate or is it derivative, repetitious, or doubtful??
Is the information available in other formats??
Is the purpose of the resource clearly stated? Does it fulfill its purpose??
What items are included in the resource? What subject area, time period, formats or types of material .CRAP Test for website credibility
CRAP Test for website credibilityvirginiawooten
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This document outlines the CRAP test for evaluating information sources. The acronym stands for Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose/Point of View. It provides questions to consider under each category to determine how up-to-date, accurate, authoritative, and objective a source is. Additional tips include checking the author's credentials, publication details, bias, intended audience, and domain type (e.g. .edu, .gov, .com) when evaluating a source. The goal is to critically examine sources and identify unreliable, biased, or outdated information.Research Presentation
Research Presentationguest3d082a
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The document provides information on evaluating sources found on the internet. It discusses how Wikipedia may not be a reliable academic source due to lack of editorial oversight. It also discusses how to determine the authority, objectivity, currency and coverage of a website to evaluate if it is a good source. The document provides examples of citation styles and discusses avoiding plagiarism by properly citing sources.Applying New Technologies in Education: A Hands-On Approach: Part I
Applying New Technologies in Education: A Hands-On Approach: Part IOffice of Instructional Development at Dawson College
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Craap on the internet
- 1. CRAAP on the Internet How to identify strong internet resources
- 2. Currency The state of being up-to-date. When was it posted and how often it is revised? (Keep in mind that a revision may just be a grammar or typo fix.) Do the links work and are the sites up-to date? Is there any new information or links? (These are sometimes marked). This helps indicate that the site is still being updated.
- 3. Relevance and Coverage The uniqueness and importance of the content for your purposes. How complete is the information presented? Is it bite sized trivia or full papers? Is the information unique or just interesting? Does the information pass the so what test? Availability: is it also available in other formats (print or electronic)? Could you find the same or better information in another source? Is that source more reliable? Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?
- 4. Authority The source of the web page. Who the created the site? Is the author a student or teacher of the topic or just someone with a general interest? What are their credentials? Has the author published works in other formats? Such as through a professional journal. What does the domain name/URL say about the source? Is this a free site or a blog?
- 5. Accuracy The reliability of the information What are the original sources of information and are they listed? Can you verify any of the information in independent sources or from general knowledge? Is there an obvious bias to the article? Are there spelling, grammar, or typos?
- 6. Purpose The reason a website exists Are editorials and opinions clearly labeled? Can you tell the difference between the advertisements and the content? Is the purpose of the page stated? What is the purpose: Is it to inform? Is it to educate? Is it to entertain? Is it to sell you an idea or product?
- 7. Meaning of the end. What does the domain reveal about the source of the information? .com- General commercial use .edu- Educational Institutions .gov- Government run site .org- Miscellanous organizations (such as non-profits) .net- Networking technologies or general commerical use .mil- Military site
- 8. Do I pass? Wikipedia Currency- Very Current Relevance- Great for general knowledge Authority-Nope. Anyone can edit. Accuracy- Only as accurate as the author. Purpose- To educate. Failed
- 9. Do I pass? World War II. Net (http://www.worldwar-2.net/index.htm) Currency- So-so Relevance- Good for general information Authority- Can¡¯t really tell Accuracy- Seems okay Purpose- To educate C +
- 10. Do I pass? History Channel http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii Currency- Yes Relevance- Yes Authority- Yep Accuracy- Good Purpose- To educate A+
- 11. Do I pass? RKKA in World War II http://www.armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/ Currency- Not so good Relevance- Hard to tell Authority- Some one named Alex¡ Accuracy- Seems okay Purpose- To educate. Failed
- 12. Do I pass? World War 2 Insightful Essays http://www.2worldwar2.com/ Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose Failed
- 13. Resources Applying the CRAAP Test to Evaluating Websites http://www-lib.iupui.edu/files/Applying%20the%20CRAAP%20Test%20to%20Evaluating%20Web%20Sites.pdf Evaluating Information-Applying the CRAAP test http://www.csuchico.edu/lins/handouts/eval_websites.pdf ? Gettysburg College-Evaluating Web Sources http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/research/tips/webeval/index.dot ? Cornell University Library: Evaluating websites http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/webeval.html ? Evaluating Websites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMb0_5pI-u4 ? Evaluating Web Sites Tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_qR5lpnXBE&feature=related