E-Tech Online Research

Which of the following best applies the 'Authority' aspect of the CRAAP test?

• The article was published this year.
• The author's name is Dr. Maria Santos, a university professor.
• The source is easy to read and understand.
• The article has many comments and likes.

A student finds a blog that argues climate change is a hoax. What should be the first step before using this source?

• Share it on social media.
• Search for similar claims on Wikipedia.
• Check the author's background and credentials.
• Use it anyway because it has a strong opinion.

Which domain is most likely to provide biased or promotional content?

• .gov
• .edu
• .org
• .com

Which of the following online search techniques yields the most specific results?

• Typing full questions like “What is the definition of volcano?”
• Using keywords and Boolean operators (e.g., 'volcano AND eruption')
• Clicking on the first result from Google
• Browsing only image results for visual clues

What makes a website *accurate* according to research standards?

• It contains personal stories and opinions.
• It uses uppercase letters and exclamation points for emphasis.
• It cites sources and is supported by data or evidence.
• It was posted on a well-designed webpage.

A website has current data, a relevant topic, a qualified author, and reliable sources, but its only goal is to convince people to buy a product. Which CRAAP criterion is most questionable?

• Currency
• Relevance
• Accuracy
• Purpose

Which of the following search queries is most effective for finding credible sources for a school report on water pollution in the Philippines?

• Pollution bad
• Water problems Philippines Facebook
• Water pollution site:.gov.ph
• Why I don’t like dirty water

Which of the following best explains why Wikipedia is *not always* accepted as a credible research source in academic writing?

• It has no information about current events.
• It contains mostly visual content.
• Anyone can edit or change its content at any time.
• It requires a login to access articles.

Which practice demonstrates ethical and responsible internet research?

• Copying and pasting text from websites without citation.
• Summarizing information and crediting the source.
• Choosing information that only supports your opinion.
• Using anonymous sources with no credentials.

A credible source on COVID-19 prevention will likely come from which of the following?

• A local news blog with zero author info
• A YouTube video by a lifestyle influencer
• The World Health Organization (who.int)
• A viral Facebook post with thousands of likes