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Source Evaluation Worksheet
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Source Evaluation Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Quick Checks (Choose the best answer)
1. Which sign most directly indicates a source is current and likely useful for a rapidly changing topic?
The author is popular on social media
A clear publication or update date within the last few years
The site has many images and ads
The article is very long (10+ pages)
2. According to the CRAAP test, which feature best represents Authority?
The source includes citations and an author with credentials related to the topic
The source uses colorful graphics and charts
The source is easy to read for a general audience
The source appears near the top of search results
3. Which source type is generally most credible for academic research on a scientific topic?
Peer-reviewed scholarly journal article
Personal blog post
Social media thread
Sponsored product page
4. Check all items that are common red flags indicating low credibility:
No listed author or unclear credentials
Numerous spelling and grammar errors
Recent publication date within the last year
Claims that contradict peer-reviewed research without evidence
5. When searching the school library database, which filter will most help you find scholarly, vetted studies?
Filter results to "peer-reviewed" or "scholarly journals"
Sort by longest articles first
Filter by images only
Choose sources with the most social shares
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Application
6. Match the CRAAP element (left) with the best short description (right). Draw a line from left item to its matching description.
A. Currency
B. Relevance
C. Accuracy
D. Purpose
1. Information is supported by evidence and can be verified
2. How the information fits your research question and audience
3. The reason the source was created (inform, persuade, sell)
4. How recent or up-to-date the information is
7. In 2–3 sentences, name one source you found in the library database today and explain how it meets at least two CRAAP criteria (identify which two).
8. Exit ticket — Answer both parts below:
a) One new thing I learned about evaluating sources: _________
b) One question I still have about research or using databases: _________
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