Evaluating Resources and Applying the CRAAP Test
English for Degree Entrance (EDE) compiled by Carrie Molinski & Sue Slessor.
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Introduction
In this module, you will explore the importance of critical thinking when evaluating scholarly and popular sources. You will learn how to use the CRAAP test to help distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of critical thinking when evaluating information.
- Apply the CRAAP test to determine if an article is appropriate for research writing.
To Do List
- Watch a series of nine videos on Evaluating Internet Sources and Fake News with ncLibaries.
- Complete the Check Your Understanding for the matching nine videos in the series.
- Watch the Evaluate What You Find With the “CRAAP Test” video
- Complete your CRAAP assignment in Blackboard.
Attribution & References
Except where otherwise noted, “Evaluating Resources and Applying the CRAAP Test” by Academic and Career Prep, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
