Lesson 1: What is Credibility in Research?

Complete the following DO NOW: 

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Think about the last time you looked something up online to prove a point, answer a question, or win an argument. Where did you find the information? How did you decide whether or not to trust it? Write at least 3 sentences.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/W7Zhm1qgfi0 about selecting evidence and answer the questions that follow using the slides and the video.

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What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in evaluating source credibility?

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In the RAVEN method, what does 'Vested Interest' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of using the CRAAP and RAVEN methods together?

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According to the video, why is 'Currency' an important factor in evaluating a source?

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What does 'Neutrality' assess in the RAVEN method?

Read the following article and answer the questions.

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Which of the following is considered a Tier 1 source?

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Why might a student use a Tier 3 source in their research paper?

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What distinguishes Tier 2 sources from Tier 1 sources?

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What is the best use of Tier 4 sources such as Wikipedia, according to the reading?

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Why do instructors prefer Tier 1 sources for academic writing?

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What is a key feature of peer-reviewed articles that makes them Tier 1 sources?

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What might be a sign that a Tier 4 source is not credible for citation in an academic paper?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the abstract in a scholarly article?

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When is it appropriate to use Google Scholar in academic research?

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According to the reading, what is a good reason to consult Tier 4 sources like Wikipedia early in the research process?

EXIT TICKET

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You find a short news article that reports on a new study about teen sleep habits. According to the four-tier system, what should you do next before deciding to cite it?

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Lesson 1: What is Credibility in Research?

Think about the last time you looked something up online to prove a point, answer a question, or win an argument. Where did you find the information? How did you decide whether or not to trust it? Write at least 3 sentences.

What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in evaluating source credibility?

In the RAVEN method, what does 'Vested Interest' refer to?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using the CRAAP and RAVEN methods together?

According to the video, why is 'Currency' an important factor in evaluating a source?

What does 'Neutrality' assess in the RAVEN method?

Which of the following is considered a Tier 1 source?

Why might a student use a Tier 3 source in their research paper?

What distinguishes Tier 2 sources from Tier 1 sources?

What is the best use of Tier 4 sources such as Wikipedia, according to the reading?

Why do instructors prefer Tier 1 sources for academic writing?

What is a key feature of peer-reviewed articles that makes them Tier 1 sources?

What might be a sign that a Tier 4 source is not credible for citation in an academic paper?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the abstract in a scholarly article?

When is it appropriate to use Google Scholar in academic research?

According to the reading, what is a good reason to consult Tier 4 sources like Wikipedia early in the research process?

You find a short news article that reports on a new study about teen sleep habits. According to the four-tier system, what should you do next before deciding to cite it?

Which source would be most appropriate to cite as key evidence in an academic research paper?

Think about the last time you looked something up online to prove a point, answer a question, or win an argument. Where did you find the information? How did you decide whether or not to trust it? Write at least 3 sentences.

What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in evaluating source credibility?

In the RAVEN method, what does 'Vested Interest' refer to?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using the CRAAP and RAVEN methods together?

According to the video, why is 'Currency' an important factor in evaluating a source?

What does 'Neutrality' assess in the RAVEN method?

Which of the following is considered a Tier 1 source?

Why might a student use a Tier 3 source in their research paper?

What distinguishes Tier 2 sources from Tier 1 sources?

What is the best use of Tier 4 sources such as Wikipedia, according to the reading?

Why do instructors prefer Tier 1 sources for academic writing?

What is a key feature of peer-reviewed articles that makes them Tier 1 sources?

What might be a sign that a Tier 4 source is not credible for citation in an academic paper?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the abstract in a scholarly article?

When is it appropriate to use Google Scholar in academic research?

According to the reading, what is a good reason to consult Tier 4 sources like Wikipedia early in the research process?

You find a short news article that reports on a new study about teen sleep habits. According to the four-tier system, what should you do next before deciding to cite it?

Which source would be most appropriate to cite as key evidence in an academic research paper?