After reading the CRAP detector concerning website evaluation, consider and then reply to this blog with one more question you think should be asked of any website you intend to use as a resource (questions of validity and reliability):
Is the information posted a fact that can be verified or is the information the opinion of the author? This needs to be asked depending on what research you are conducting. You may be looking for an opinion, but if not is the information factual.
I think it is very important to find out who sponsors the site. This way you can know that the information is reliable and the sponsors dont have a hidden agenda.
Can it be determined who and where the information came from? The information given is it facts or opinions? The author or authors of the site, are they certified to give this information, are the experts in their field? Can this be proven, was research done? Is this a professional or personal site?
I think it is important to find out if the site is a valid site. Who sponsors the site, what is the address of the site and is the person writing the article an expert or is it just their opinion.
Is the source or website reliable? Information that also includes citations and provides additional sources is more reliable because the research can be verified in more than one location.
After taking a look at the CRAP handout, the question I would add to the Reliability portion would be, "Can I find this same information from two more sources if none are listed?"
Is the information posted a fact that can be verified or is the information the opinion of the author? This needs to be asked depending on what research you are conducting. You may be looking for an opinion, but if not is the information factual.
ReplyDeleteWhat does the website end in (.com, .org, or .gov)? Usually websites that end in .org and .gov are more reliable compared to .com sites.
ReplyDeleteI think it is very important to find out who sponsors the site. This way you can know that the information is reliable and the sponsors dont have a hidden agenda.
ReplyDeleteWhat information is on the site? Does it give any practical ideas? If not, maybe the person writing it is not an expert in the field.
ReplyDeleteCan it be determined who and where the information came from? The information given is it facts or opinions? The author or authors of the site, are they certified to give this information, are the experts in their field? Can this be proven, was research done? Is this a professional or personal site?
ReplyDeleteI think it is important to find out if the site is a valid site. Who sponsors the site, what is the address of the site and is the person writing the article an expert or is it just their opinion.
ReplyDeleteFor Megan Evans, who said:
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What type of website is it? (Personal, Professional, News, etc) The type of site is a good indicator of credibility.
For Michelle Lanier, who said:
ReplyDeleteWhat was the purpose of the site?( For personal thought or to provide factual information.)
Is the source or website reliable? Information that also includes citations and provides additional sources is more reliable because the research can be verified in more than one location.
ReplyDeleteAfter taking a look at the CRAP handout, the question I would add to the Reliability portion would be, "Can I find this same information from two more sources if none are listed?"
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