Example Sources for Evaluation
Using either the SIFT Method or the CRAAP Test listed below, evaluate the 2 sources assigned to your group:
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Group #1 Topic: Light Pollution |
Group #2 Topic: Microplastics |
Group #3 Topic: Mental Health |
Group #4 Topic: Bee Extinction |
| Source #1 | Source #1 | Source #1 | Source #1 |
| Source #2 | Source #2 | Source #2 | Source #2 |
After evaluating the sources - would you cite either source in a college level research paper, why or why not?
SIFT Method
Apply this 4 step tool to claims you encounter on the web, through social media, news outlets, or anything that seems skeptical.
This information was adapted from SIFT (The Four Moves) which was created by Mike Caulfield.
The CRAAP Test
How do you know if an information sources is reliable, accurate, or true? Anyone can publish information to the Internet so not all information you find on the web is accurate or even true. In fact, a lot of information is biased, controversial or just plain wrong! Not knowing what information is reliable can be dangerous! Be sure to thoroughly evaluate all information sources you encounter for accuracy and reliability. Try the CRAAP* test:
| C | Currency | When was it published? Has it been updated or revised? |
| R | Relevancy |
What would you use the information for? Does it support your research? |
| A | Authority | Who wrote it? Who is responsible for the information? |
| A | Accuracy | Where did the information come from? Are sources cited? |
| P | Purpose | Why was it written? Is it factual, entertaining or persuasive? |
*Adapted from CSU, Chico CRAAP Test