Evaluating Sources

Choose the best definition of CURRENCY as it is used in the CRAAP test.

• A system of money in general use in a particular country

• The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

• The number of copies sold of a newspaper or magazine

• The quality or condition of being modern; Currentness

You are doing a research report on the effect that deforestation (cutting down of trees) has on animals such as the panda. Does your information need to be current?

• Yes

• No

Your Social Studies textbook is a reference book full of information about Ancient China. Is your textbook a primary or secondary source of information?

• primary

• secondary

You are doing a research report on the 1960s in America. Are songs written and produced in the 1960s primary or secondary sources for that report?

• primary

• secondary

An alien spaceship lands in your backyard and you write a diary entry about your experience after they leave. Is your diary a primary or secondary source of information?

• primary

• secondary

You are doing a research report on Einstein, the scientist, when you come across Baby Einstein videos you can watch on YouTube. This is an example of failing which part of the CRAAP test?

• currency

• relevance

• authority

• accuracy

• purpose

Which domain goes with education?

• .edu

• .gov

• .com

• .org

Which domain goes with communication?

• .edu

• .gov

• .com

• .org

Which domain goes with organization?

• .edu

• .gov

• .com

• .org

Which domain goes with government?

• .edu

• .gov

• .com

• .org