Group 1

Give this source the CRAP Test:

Web site: http://www.globalization101.org/index.php?file=news1&id=103

Directions:

1. Assign one person to be the "secretary" - this person will login to the wiki (click on the edit button at the top of this page; enter the invite key - dulibrary; enter your name and email) and write the annotation.

2. The other group members should click on the link above and give this source the CRAP Test.

3. As a group, create an annotation for the source based on the CRAP Test.  Write 3-5 sentences about the resource addressing the criteria/questions from the CRAP Test above.

ANNOTATION:

 "Fashion and globalization" Globalization101. 13 january 2008. Accessed 15 February 2008

     http://www.globalization101.org/index.php?file=news1&id=103

CRAP TEST 

Content / Currency -

• What is the resource about?
• Is it relevant to your research?
• How recent is the information? 
• Is it current enough for your topic?

Reliability -

• What kind of information is included in the resource? 
• Is the information accurate? Supported by other sources?
• Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?

Authority / Audience -

• Who is the creator or author?
• What are the credentials?
• Who is the publisher or sponsor?
• Are they reputable? 
• What is the publisher's interest (if any) in this information?
• Who is the target audience for the source? What is the reading level of the source?

Purpose/Point of View -

• Why was this source written, published, or created?
• Is this fact or opinion?

• Is it biased?

• Is the creator/author trying to sell you something?

*How does this resource help your research?

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