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It is so important to be sure that the information you find on the internet is reliable. When you are researching your topic, look at the results critically and don't only check the first few hits you get. Remember you can use CAAP to help you decide if the information you have found is going to help you in your research,
It is so important to be sure that the information you find on the internet is reliable. When you are researching your topic, look at the results critically and don't only check the first few hits you get. Remember you can use CAAP to help you decide if the information you have found is going to help you in your research,
Currency
Currency
When was the information published?
When was the information published?
Is the information up-to-date? Has it been revised or updated?
Is the information up-to-date? Has it been revised or updated?
When was the information posted?
When was the information posted?
Authority
Authority
Who created the page? Who owns it?
Who created the page? Who owns it?
Do they have expert knowledge in the field they are writing about? Do a background check if you need to.
Do they have expert knowledge in the field they are writing about? Do a background check if you need to.
Who is hosting the page? Universities and colleges tend to have people who manage the website content to a high level. Check the URL for clues.
Who is hosting the page? Universities and colleges tend to have people who manage the website content to a high level. Check the URL for clues.
Accuracy
Accuracy
Are statistics or other information correct? You may need to check another website to see if you get the same information.
Are statistics or other information correct? You may need to check another website to see if you get the same information.
What evidence is presented?
What evidence is presented?
Does it tell you where information comes from i.e. WHO.
Does it tell you where information comes from i.e. WHO.
Relevancy
Relevancy
Is the information relevant to your topic? Does it help you answer your questions?
Is the information relevant to your topic? Does it help you answer your questions?
Do you understand the information?
Do you understand the information?
Is it the right type of information? Are you looking for statistics, photos, opinion pieces etc.
Is it the right type of information? Are you looking for statistics, photos, opinion pieces etc.
Read the page to find out if the page actually contains useful information.
Read the page to find out if the page actually contains useful information.
Purpose
Purpose
What is the purpose of the site or information? Is itmeant to teach, inform, entertain or persuade you?
What is the purpose of the site or information? Is itmeant to teach, inform, entertain or persuade you?
Is the information based on fact or opinion? If it is opinion then you might see things like "I think", " we thought" etc.
Is the information based on fact or opinion? If it is opinion then you might see things like "I think", " we thought" etc.
Is the site linked to another organisation which has another agenda?
Is the site linked to another organisation which has another agenda?
Fact checking sites
Fact checking sites
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