Parts of CRAAP
How can you tell if your source is current?
What are the characteristics of a strong claim?
Assertive, Specific, or Provable with reasoning/evidence
Domains with .org and .com can be edited by anyone, making it less reliable. Try to use sources with _____ and _______ when researching.
.edu and .gov
What does I stand for in ICE?
Introduce
While it may be expensive, I think that the school could build a new gymnasium, but I'm not really sure.
Weak
What do the two As in CRAAP stand for?
Authority and Accuracy
What are the three steps to writing a claim?
Pick a stance that addresses the prompt
Establish reasoning to support your stance
Use transition words to put your stance and reasoning together
Wikipedia: Wikipedia is a free, open-content online encyclopedia created through the collaborative effort of a community of users. Anyone can make an article for publication; registration is not required to edit articles.
Unreliable/Somewhat reliable
What does C stand for in ICE?
Cite
Public transportation should be made free in order to reduce air pollution, traffic congestion, and support low-income families.
Strong
What is "cherry picking"?
Picking pieces of evidence and leaving out the bigger picture is called “cherry picking”.
What characteristic of a strong claim is this claim missing?
Prompt: Should cities add more bike paths?
They can reduce car emissions, make walking safer, and promote exercise.
Specific
AP News: The Associated Press (AP) is a non-profit news organization that provides fast, accurate, and unbiased news in all formats.
Reliable
What does the E stand for in ICE?
Explain
Charlie is a woman. Some women like poetry. Therefore, Charlie likes poetry.
Weak
What should you check for within your sources?
Bias exists in many different pieces of potential evidence so it is important to check your information for propaganda, monetary incentives, etc.
What step of writing a claim did this writer skip?
Prompt: Should cryptocurrency be taxed?
Because cryptocurrency's value changes quickly, it is not a great investment for new investors.
Address the prompt
Fox News: Fox News, is an American, for-profit, conservative news and political commentary television channel and website based in New York City.
Unreliable
Why do we use ICE?
ICE is an acronym used when integrating (including) evidence in your essays.
High school students should be required to engage in at least 10 hours of community service before graduation to foster citizenship, responsibility, and empathy.
Strong
Why should you use the CRAAP test?
The CRAAP test is a test to check the reliability of sources across all mediums, especially the internet.
What step of writing a claim did this writer skip?
Prompt: Are standardized tests necessary?
Standardized tests are unnecessary for schools.
Establish reasoning
CNN: CNN's mission is to inform, engage, and empower the world by being truth-seekers and storytellers, and by explaining what happened, why, and what it means.
Reliable
Is this a good use of ICE?: (Author) argues that “quote” in the (name of source) (author name, page #).
Yes
Environmental education should be integrated into K-12 school curricula in order to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainable practices, and empower future generations to protect the planet.
Strong