PSYC3002 - Assessment 2
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CRAAP Test and Library Worksheet
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.
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/09/16/how-to-end-the-autism-
epidemic.aspx
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: 9
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?
Yes, the information was last updated in
March of 2019, and that is the most recent
date that could be found in the text.
Yes, the information was last updated in
March of 2019.
The “Autism Education Summit” link does not
work. “How To End the Autism Epidemic” is a
link to Amazon Books for purchase, it is not an
excerpt to support to the argument.
Relevance: The importance of the information for
your needs.
Relevance Score: 7
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?
Yes, it does relate it to the topic and answers
the question but, from the point of view of
the author.
Yes, the information is at an appropriate level.
I looked at the following resource:
Taylor, L. E., Swerdfeger, A. L., & Eslick, G. D.
(2014). Vaccines are not associated with
autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis of
case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine,
32(29), 3623–3629.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085
Authority: The source of the information
Authority Score: 5
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
I am able to determine who the author
publisher is of the information.
Yes, it appears to be provided throughout the
article. It also provides factual information
from other respected experts.
Yes, .com is not an accredited source. A
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CRAAP Test and Library Worksheet
source? (.edu; .com; .gov; .org)
majority of the other links provided in the
article lead to other articles by the author.
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and
correctness of the content.
Accuracy Score: 2
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?
No, the author did not back up his/her
statements with credible evidence and list/link
to verifiable sources.
Yes, there are no spelling errors.
No, the author has a clear-bias. However, the
author does not attempt to hide their bias.
The author reveals their own, personal
opinion throughout the article.
Purpose: The reason the information exists.
Purpose Score: 2
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?
It appears that the purpose would be to
convince/persuade the reader as it revolves
around the author’s belief.
The information provided is mostly opinion-
based.
No, the author cites throughout the article
and references information based on his own
personal belief. The articles he used were not
academic articles.
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: 25
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:
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