CRAAP Test Rumble

Getting Started1. Leave your book bags and large items

against the bookcases or wall.2. Grab one of the orange checklists from

any table.3. You may use your phone or tablet.4. You may keep a ballpoint pen handy if

needed. We’ll provide your Sharpies for the activity!

5. Get seated quickly—don’t be picky because you won’t be sitting long!

1Infographic on a

Blog

2Viewpoint Essay, Gale Opposing

Viewpoints Database

3Magazine accessed

through a database,

MasterFILE Elite

4Research journal

article from a database,

Academic Search Complete

5 Online

periodical/magazine article

(The Verge)

6Web page from a website (White

House .gov)

7 News Podcast from

NPR

8Editorial in a newspaper

(accessed online)

Respond individually

Small Group Discussion

Large Group Quick Share

Original photography by Buffy Hamilton

Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton

Print copy

of the

articlePublication

info about the article

Writing prompt

s to help you

1Infographic on a

Blog

2Viewpoint Essay, Gale Opposing

Viewpoints Database

3Magazine accessed

through a database,

MasterFILE Elite

4Research journal

article from a database,

Academic Search Complete

5 Online

periodical/magazine article

(The Verge)

6Web page from a website (White

House .gov)

7 News Podcast from

NPR

8Editorial in a newspaper

(accessed online)

READ/SKIM the article

(hard copy or online)

Focus on a specific aspect of the CRRAP

test

Respond appropriat

ely

Use the CRAAP test writing prompts at each table and/or your orange

checklist to write a response about the information source.

Be specific!

1

Written Conversation

PromptsThis source is

current and timely because……

This source is relevant to the research topic of exploring the digital divide because…

This source is credible and authoritative because….

This source is accurate, reliable, objective, and or correct because….

The purpose of this source is to…..

Examples This source is credible and authoritative because the

“about page” clearly identifies the expertise and qualifications of each writer.

Although this source is a “.com” site, it is trustworthy because the content is a magazine publication and identified the author’s credentials.

This source is current and timely because the publication date, 2011, cites specific research and examples that are still relevant in today’s society and to the research topic.

Although this source has a slight bias evident in the language, I would judge it to be appropriate to use because the author cites specific facts and has a Works Cited list at the end of the essay.

Try to maximize your writing time and keep your pen moving. Use your

CRAAP test checklist for reference if you are getting stuck for ideas.

2

Compose and respond quietly---channel all your conversation energy into the paper for this first round of

written responses.

3

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What did most people notice about your information

source at your table? List at least 2 ideas

1.2.

How would your group rate this source in terms of

authority on a scale of 0-5 (zero worst, 5 the best)?

WHY? Give at least 2 specific reasons.

1.2.

Which area of the CRAAP test do you think this particular source at your table is the

strongest in? WHY?

Information Source at Your Table: (indicate the number, please)_________

1Infographic on a

Blog

2Viewpoint Essay, Gale Opposing

Viewpoints Database

3Magazine accessed

through a database,

MasterFILE Elite

4Research journal

article from a database,

Academic Search Complete

5 Online

periodical/magazine article

(The Verge)

6Web page from a website (White

House .gov)

7 News Podcast from

NPR

8Editorial in a newspaper

(accessed online)

Small Group Share Look at the comments people

wrote for the information source at your table. Discuss with your members at your table.

Use the graphic organizer provided to write a quick response for our large group share out.

Be prepared to share your responses in our “lightning round” big group share!