Evaluating Sources 2018

What is the system we use for evaluating websites?

• C.R.A.P. - Currency, Reliability/Relevance, Authority, Purpose/Point of View

• A.O.A.C.U. - Accuracy, Objectivity, Accuracy, Currency, Usability

• C.A.R.R.D.S.S. - Credibility, Accuracy, Reliability, Relevance, Date, Sources, Scope

• None of these

When we check for updated information on a website, we are looking for the...

• purpose

• date

• website title

• URL

Which of the following domain names are usually the most reliable?

• .org and .com

• .com and .net

• .gov and .edu

What is NOT part of C.R.A.P. that we use to evaluate websites?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Awesome

• Point of View

Which question does NOT help you evaluate a website?

• Who is the author?

• When was the site updated?

• Is the author an expert on the topic?

• How many people have viewed the site?

If you are researching the history of hip hop, which article would be the most helpful?

• "Boston Uses Hip Hop to Promote Travel Safety"

• "Hip Hop Classes Begin at Erin's Dance Studio"

• "Jay-Z Sells Ownership of Brooklyn Nets to Jason Kidd"

• "The Roots of Hip Hop: A Hip Hop Timeline"

Do we use Wikipedia as a source for our research projects?

• Yes

• No

Web articles found through Google....

• ..are always good sources.

• ...may be good sources but must be evaluated first since anyone can put anything on the internet.

• ...are never good sources.

If you need to research the negative effects of drugs on teenagers, which website would be the most helpful?

• www.addictionsource.com - An addiction hotline

• www.teenssayno.com - Say no to drugs campaign

• www.teendrugabuse.org - How illegal drugs affect the teen brain

Choose the source that most likely will answer the following question: What makes Kings Dominion a fun place for all ages?

• kdrun.com - How to enter a 5k race that takes place at Kings Dominion in April

• vacation2kingsdominion.com - Gives driving directions to the park

• kingsdominion.com - Lists the rides that young children and adults can ride