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Quiz 35

Quiz 35

Q Question 1 4 / 4 pts You need to write a paper on computing. Assess the following information source (Links to an external site.) (Rooster Paper) using the CRAAP test. In the space below, provide details on how you assessed the source for all five CRAAP test criteria. Indicate the total score and the category in which the information source resides (Do not use, poor, adequate or good). Question 2 2 / 2 pts In the space below, provide details on how you assessed the source in all five CRAAP test criteria. Indicate the total score and the category in which the information source resides (Do not use, poor, adequate or good). IncorrectQuestion 3 0 / 4 pts You want to learn the chemistry behind making mirrors, Assess the following information source (Links to an external site.) using the CRAAP test. In the space below, provide details on how you assessed the source for all five CRAAP test criteria. Indicate the total score and the category in which the information source resides (Do not use, poor, adequate or good).

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Currency =1 The date when the article was published is not shown. From the references used, it seems that it might be from as early as 2005. Relevance =1 - Barely covers topic or written for little children or for experts in field. The authors do not use a professional language, such as "Building a sufficient software environment took time, but was well worth it in the end". Authority = 1 - the authors are identified, but there is no evidence of their expertise Accuracy = 2 - Authors use citations, but they are not citing it correctly. For example, they start with citation number [2]. Purpose = 1 - Author does not claim bias, but writing style and evidence used clearly shows bias Total score = 1+1+1+2+1= 6