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Evaluating Sources:
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What do you want?

Opinion ---------> Facts & Data
Biased ----------> Objective
Outdated -------> Current
Anonymous ----> Expert
Off-topic -------> Relevant
Temporary ----> Re-searchable

Real life consequences:

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How Misinfodemics Spread Disease

CRAP Test

Currency - Is it current enough for your topic?
Reliability - Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?
Authority - Who is the creator or author? What are their credentials?
Purpose/Point of View - Is this fact or opinion? How is it biased?

From:

Mnemonic Source: The CRAP Test
Created April 28, 2008 at 11:47:44 am by Kenneth Orenic
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C-ontent balanced | Current
R-eliable | Relevant
A-uthoritative | Accurate | Appropriate
P-urpose/bias (advocate or inform)
P-oint of view (biased or balanced)

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