Currency
What does “currency” mean in the CRAAPS test?
How up-to-date the information is.
If a website is written for college scientists, is it relevant for a 7th grade science project?
Probably not.
Who is usually more trustworthy: a scientist or an anonymous blogger?
A scientist.
What should a reliable website include to prove its information is correct?
Evidence, facts, or sources
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Why might a 1998 article about smartphones not be reliable today?
It’s outdated.
You’re researching volcanoes, but your source is about earthquakes. Is it relevant?
No.
What is one way to check an author’s authority?
Look at their education, job, or credentials.
If a website has lots of spelling mistakes, what might that suggest?
It may not be reliable.
How many continents are there?
Seven.
Where can you usually find the publication date on a website?
At the top or bottom of the page.
Why is it important to use sources that match your grade level?
So you can understand and properly use the information.
Which is more trustworthy: a .edu website or a random social media post?
A .edu website.
Why is it important to compare information with another source?
To verify it’s correct.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
Why is currency especially important for topics like medicine or technology?
Because information changes quickly in those fields.
If your assignment asks for sources about climate change effects in the U.S., is a source about weather in Europe fully relevant?
Not completely.
Why might a government website (.gov) be considered authoritative?
It is created by official government agencies.
What is a citation?
A reference that shows where information came from.
What sport is played in the Tour de France?
Cycling
A website was updated yesterday, but the information is based on a 20-year-old study. Is it current? Why or why not?
Not necessarily — the research itself may be outdated.
You’re writing about healthy school lunches. Would a fast-food advertisement be relevant? Why or why not?
No — it’s trying to sell something, not inform.
Why is it important to know if an author has experience in the topic they’re writing about?
Expertise increases credibility.
If a site makes a big claim but provides no evidence, what should you do?
Be skeptical and find another source to verify.
How many months have 28 days?
All of them.