When conducting research, it's important to understand the difference between resource types. Look at Types of Resources and think about the differences between scholarly, popular and internet resources. Then, use the chart to determine if the following resources are popular or scholarly. Record information about each resource on a table. Make sure to share the table with both Mrs. Lavelle and Mrs. Briner.
The CRAP Test is an acronym used to evaluate information. CRAP stands for currency, relevance, authority and purpose. The CRAP Test can be applied to any type of resource.
Use the CRAP Test Rubric to evaluate the following resources:
Who, What, When, Where and Why is another method for resource evaluation. Look at the guiding questions and think about how they apply to your resources.