C.R.A.P. Test!

Currency

100

The oldest a source is allowed to be

3 years old

200

Why can't we use "old" sources?

We can't use old sources because new information is updated and published every day

300

If an article has multiple "publication/updated" dates, which one do you go off of for the C.R.A.P. Test?

The most recent date or the "updated" date

400

What other date can you use if you can't find a publication date?

The Copyright Date

500

What does this symbol mean?

©

"Copyright"

Relevancy

100

My sources should be related to my what?

Research Question or Essential Question

200

What is bias?

When the author shares THEIR opinion or picks sides in a source.

300

Is there bias is in this sentence?

"It was absolutely unacceptable for any company to pay their employees so little."

YES their is bias...

"It was absolutely unacceptable for any company to pay their employees so little."

400

Would an article about "dolphin health" be a good source for a research paper about "ocean environments?"

Yes, No, or Maybe and explain...

Maybe, if the "dolphin's health" was being effected by the "ocean environment".

500

What is the research question for Unit 1?

The Essential Question: How can I use media to make the world a better place?

Authority

100

What is another word for someone who is an expert in a certain field?

An Authority

200

If an article has no author you can see if the ______________ is trustworthy instead.

Company, Website, or title of Publisher

300

If only one source is reporting on a certain story, does it pass the C.R.A.P. Test?

Why or Why not?

NO! We need to double check our info with another source.

400

What does it mean to be an "Authority" on a certain topic?

You are an expert about that topic.

500

Mrs. A.P. is an expert in what field?

Social Studies

Purpose

100

If a piece of media is only designed to make you feel some kind of emotion, it was created for what purpose?

To entertain

200

Some types of media are created by governments to push a certain agenda. For example: supporting a war.

Propaganda

300

These are the 2 purposes of media we want to use when conducting research.

To Educate or to Inform

400

We want to avoid ads that are full of what?

Clickbait and pop-up ads.

NOTE! A few ads are okay...but typically not more than 4 or 5...

500

This type of media is okay SOMETIMES but I'm going to ask A.P. first before I try to use it...

Persuasive Media

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100

What colors is Mrs. A.P.'s car?

Silver/Grey

200

What color is Mrs. A.P.'s house?

White

300

What year was Mrs. A.P. born?

1995

400

What was Mrs. A.P.'s job in the Army?

Ammunition Tech

500

What is the other Mrs. A.P.'s first name?

Jessica