Title: Evaluation
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: You are writing a report on medication and heart disease. You have found several sources. Which would be the most trustworthy because of the likelihood of having objective information?
- report from a heart disease association
- survey from a drug manufacturer
- article in a health magazine
- article in a gardening magazine
- advertisement from a surgical clinic
A: report from a heart disease association

Q: Which of the following strategies would be useful for trying to confirm the accuracy of information found on a webpage?
- checking the webpage author’s qualifications
- researching other sources for the same information
- finding out which institution is hosting the webpage
- answers a. and c.
- answers a., b., and c.
A: researching other sources for the same information

Q: In the initial stages of your research, you find this paragraph:

Many studies have shown that vegetarians seem to have a lower risk of obesity, coronary heart disease (which causes heart attack), high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus and some forms of cancer. However, a vegetarian diet can be unhealthy if it contains too many calories and/or saturated fat and not enough important nutrients.

The above paragraph provides relevant information for which of the following topics?
- increase in heart disease
- vegetarian diets
- relationship between vegetarian diets and health
- calories and health
A: relationship between vegetarian diets and health

Q: When evaluating information, the date of the source
- is important depending on the topic.
- should never be more than ten years old.
- is only critical in medical research
- is only critical in medical research.
- usually not important if it is a reliable source.
A: is important depending on the topic.

Q: To determine if an author is qualified to write on a specific topic, which of the following would most likely provide trustworthy information about the author’s qualifications?
- a general encyclopedia
- biography index or database
- author’s webpage hosted by the university where she or he is employed
- answers a., b., and c.
- answers b., and c.
A: author’s webpage hosted by the university where she or he is employed

Q: As you collect sources for your project it is critical to
- evaluate each source for accuracy and currency
- print the full text out
- record all bibliographic information for your Works Cited list
- answers a. and b.
- answers a. and c.
A: evaluate each source for accuracy and currency

Q: Which of the following strategies would be useful for trying to confirm the accuracy and authority of information found on a webpage?
- checking the webpage author’s qualifications
- researching other sources for the same information
- finding out which institution is hosting the webpage
- answers a. and c.
- answers a., b., and c.
A: answers a., b., and c.

Q: To determine if an author is qualified to write on a specific topic, which of the following would most likely provide trustworthy information about the author’s qualifications?
- a general encyclopedia
- biography index or database
- author’s webpage hosted by the university where she or he is employed
- answers a., b., and c.
- answers b., and c.
A: answers a., b., and c.

Q: One can be misled by superficial characteristics of a Web site, or any source for that matter.  The source might appear to be professional when in fact, it is not.  There are several criteria that can be used to determine if a source is "better" than another for use in an academic argument.  Please check all that apply:
- It has a professional appearance with creative graphics.
- Its author is an established scholar.
- It has extensive notes and/or bibliography.
- It was published by a peer-reviewed journal.
- It was published more than 20 years ago.
A: Its author is an established scholar.; It has extensive notes and/or bibliography.; It was published by a peer-reviewed journal.

Q: When evaluating your sources, you should consider each source in relation to which of the following? Select all that apply.
- Your general topic
- Your research question
- Your insight, once it happens
- Usefulness towards your presentation
A: Your general topic; Your research question; Your insight, once it happens; Usefulness towards your presentation

Q: As an academic researcher, you will be responsible for evaluating  authors' credibility before including their work in your research papers. When considering the reliability and qualifications of an author, you will want to consider what things?
- Expertise on the topic, experience in the field, evidence of academic background and credentials, and certification
- Expertise on the topic, your classmate's recommendation, you used a paper mill and it's all good
- Certification, licensure, and word of your family
- We are all very busy people, and an email address is sufficient verification.
A: Expertise on the topic, experience in the field, evidence of academic background and credentials, and certification
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: When talking about evaluating information what does Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor mean by currency?
- In this case, currency refers to money in relation to information gathering.
- In this case, currency refers to the universality of information.
- In this case, currency refers to the timeliness of information.
- In this case, currency refers to the readability of information.
A: In this case, currency refers to the timeliness of information.

Q: In performing research, one must consider the delivery method: digital or print, resources--scholarly journals, trade publications, popular magazines, web sites and databases--as well as the authors and the timeliness of the articles.  According to Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012), what other three things are to be considered when evaluating multimedia resources?
- Functionality, useability, accessibility
- Readability, vulnerability, accessibility
- Validity, usability, reliability
- Accessibility, Readability, Usability
A: Functionality, useability, accessibility
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: According to the "Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test," in which category should the following question be placed:
- Can you verify any of the information in another source or from your own personal knowledge?
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
A: Accuracy

Q: When gathering research materials, time is of the essence. What four areas does Badke recommend reviewing before actually reading a book?
- Title page, preface, foreword, and introduction
- Table of contents, title pages, index, and foreword
- Abstract, table of contents, preface, and introduction
- Title page, glossary, index of contributing authors, preface
A: Title page, preface, foreword, and introduction

Q: What does Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor mean by currency?
- In this case, currency refers to money in relation to information gathering.
- In this case, currency refers to the universality of information.
- In this case, currency refers to the timeliness of information.
- In this case, currency refers to the readability of information.
A: In this case, currency refers to the timeliness of information.

Q: According to the "Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test," in which category should the following question be placed:
- How does the information answer your research question?
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
A: Relevance

Q: William Badke writes: "On the Internet, anybody who wants to say anything has the chance to say it." How does he suggest we decide whether or not the information we find is reliable or not? Select all the apply.
- Search for the author or organization responsible for the information.
- Find out when the information was published on the Internet.
- Look for signs of scholarship.
- Ask yourself if the information has been peer reviewed or refereed.
- Ask yourself if the author of the site has a vested interest in promoting a viewpoint or is he/she simply sharing information.
- Look for signs of a lack of scholarship
A: Search for the author or organization responsible for the information.; Look for signs of scholarship.; Ask yourself if the author of the site has a vested interest in promoting a viewpoint or is he/she simply sharing information.; Look for signs of a lack of scholarship

Q: According to the "Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test," in which category should the following question be placed:

- Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
A: Relevance

Q: The author of the textbook writes: "You cannot evaluate your sources in the abstract, but only with an end in view--that is, in the context of the argument you are devising.  You need to consider each source in relation to [...]" (George 131).
- your classmate's research question. (No, this is not one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find. Consider the following four items: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
- your general topic. (Yes, this is one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
- your research question. (Yes, this is one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
- your insight once it happens. (Yes, this is one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
- how you might use it, that is, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation. (Yes, this is one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
- your brainstorming session. (No, this is not one of the four things she recommended that you consider when evaluating each source you find. Consider the following four items: 1. your general topic. 2. your research question. 3. your insight once it happens. 4. how you might use it, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.)
A: your general topic.; your research question.; your insight once it happens.; how you might use it, that is, the balance or variety or voice it can lend your presentation.

Q: I would use reference sources to:
- Get background information.
- Find quick facts.
- Learn about the main issues related to a topic.
- Waste time (Ha, ha! Sometimes it may seem that way, but a reference book can help you save time!)
A: Get background information.; Find quick facts.; Learn about the main issues related to a topic.

Q: Evaluating information isn't important since everything in books and journals is high quality.
- True (I wish! Even books and journals can contain inaccurate information.)
- False (Very good! Even books and journals can contain inaccurate information.)
A: False

Q: C.R.A.A.P stands for:
- Creative Rational AssessmentArgument Preference
- Catious Restrictive Analysis Accuracy Politics
- Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose (Yes! Very good.)
A: Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose

The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to determine if the information you have is reliable. Please list the five criteria first and then list at least two questions for each criteria.