General Capstone II
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GU299GeneralCapstoneII.docxArticle Evaluation
Choose a topic to research that focuses on problems and solutions.
Write your topic statement here:
Now, you will conduct research on the Internet. You will find a total of four articles. Complete your C.R.A.P. Checklist: Prove that your research source isn’t C.R.A.P.! Copy and paste the link to each of the articles. Answer the questions below and provide a brief two-sentence summary for each article.
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Article 1 |
Paste the link here:
Provide an APA Citation:
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Currency… How old is the information? |
When was this site last updated? What date can you find?
Is it current enough for your project? |
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Reliability… Is this information accurate? What is the origin of the information?
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Who is sponsoring this publication?
Does the information come from a school or government organization? (.edu, .gov and sometimes .org—non-profit)
Do you trust this source? Why, or why not? |
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Authority Who is behind the information? |
Is there a specific author listed on the website?
What knowledge or skill does this author have in the topic area?
Is the author’s email address, contact information, included?
Is the information from a known and trusted organization?
Is there a bibliography given citing the website sources used? Do links go to other reliable information? |
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Purpose… What is the motive of the site? |
Does the website seek to inform you and present various sides of an argument or issue? Is the information use neutral language? Is it free of bias (clearly one-sided opinion), and not trying to sell you something?
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Summary |
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