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PART 1: A source from the internet

CRAAP Test Directions: Go to the Credibility of Information page and select a topic related to one of the articles from the list. Then answer the questions in the CRAAP Test Worksheet below.

Use the following questions to help you evaluate the above source of information. Answer the questions and then score each category from 1-10 (1=unreliable, 10=excellent). Add up the score to help you decide whether you should use that source for your coursework.

Name of article:
Currency: The timeliness of the information.	Currency Score
1. Is the information current enough (in psychology, usually within 5 years)? 2. Has the information or website been revised or updated in the past 6 months? 3. Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.	Relevance Score
1. Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? 2. Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e., not too elementary or too advanced for your needs? 3. Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one?
Authority: The source of the information	Authority Score
1. Are you able to determine who is the author and publisher of the information? 2. Can you verify the author or publisher’s credentials as a respected expert on the topics? 3. Does the URL help you determine the source? (.edu; .com; .gov; .org)
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content.	Accuracy Score
1. Did the author back up their statements with credible evidence and list/link to verifiable sources? 2. Is the information free of spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? 3. Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
Purpose: The reason the information exists.	Purpose Score
1. Is the purpose to inform? (And not to sell, entertain, or persuade). 2. Is the information fact? (And not opinion or propaganda). 3. Is the source free of ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?
Scoring: · 45-50 Excellent. · 40-44 Good. · 35-39 Average. · 30-34 Borderline Acceptable (Below 30: Not an acceptable source). Adapted from the CRAAP Test created at the Meriam Library at the California State University at Chico.	Total Score

PART 2: A source from the library

Library Worksheet Directions: Locate the article described below in the Capella Library using Summon. Use the Database Guide Summon: The Basics to help you create your search for this article.

· Drs. W. Lin, J. Wang, and H. Yueh published an article in 2022 about learning information, ethical decision making, and a simulation game. Consider using the underlined portions as keywords for your search in the Capella Library.

After you have located the article and read it, answer the following questions:

1. What is the full title of the article Drs. W. Lin, J. Wang, and H. Yueh published in 2022?

2. What is the name of the professional journal in which this article appears?

3. What volume of the journal contains this article?

4. What is the DOI of this article?

6. Is this a scientific research article or an editorial/commentary about research?

[ ] scientific research article.

[ ] editorial/commentary.

7. Briefly, summarize in a paragraph of your own words (paraphrase) what is the primary purpose of the Lin, Wang, and Yueh article?

8. Summarize in a paragraph of your own words what Lin, Wang, and Yueh conclude about making ethical decisions about information.

9. What is the in-text citation for this journal article using APA style?

10. What is the reference for this journal article using APA style?

11. How much time did it take you to complete this exercise and worksheet? Select one answer.

[ ] About what I planned or expected.

[ ] More time than I planned or expected.

[ ] Less time than I planned or expected.

12. This assignment (and/or other activities in your schedule) may have taken more or less time than expected this week. What changes do you intend to make in your future time management planning? Be specific.

Note: Save this completed worksheet as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your submission for this week’s assignment.

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