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Evaluating Sources

Evaluating Sources

Choose quality sources with credible authors and information. Just because you "like" the information in a source doesn't mean it is a good source. Evaluate every source carefully, especially if it is a source you found on the Internet.

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CRAAP TEST

Make sure your sources aren't crap. Use the CRAAP Test to evaluate their credibility. Quality sources will score at least 40/50. Consider replacing any source that scores below 35.

TEMPLATE COPY

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AVOID MEDIA BIAS

Most news sites post online, but not all of them have a strong journalistic ethic. Use the Interactive Bias chart to see how biased a news source is. You want most of your sources to fall in the green zone. If they do, they will also score higher on the CRAAP Test.

BIAS CHART

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cOGNITIVE BIAS

Cognitive bias occurs when we make snap judgments based on prior experiences. Knowing the types of bias can help you recognize it in yourself and in others. You can also take tests at Project Implicit to see your level of bias.

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