Evaluating Research with the CRAAP Method
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Objective
I can evaluate the credibility of a source by identifying its bias and relevance using the CRAAP method.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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What does the "C" in the CRAAP method stand for, and why is it important to consider when evaluating a source?
Describe how you would determine the "R" (relevance) of a source you found for a research project. What specific questions would you ask?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Choose a source you found for a research project. Identify and explain one potential bias in the source using the CRAAP method. Select a different source related to your research topic. Describe how you would determine its relevance to your research question, including specific questions you would ask based on the CRAAP criteria.”
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