What is the first criterion for evaluating sources?
Currency/Date of Publication
Data from older publications may no longer be valid; ideally, the date should be at most five years earlier.
What does the relevance of the source refer to in evaluating sources?
Relevance of the source to the research topic
Check the title, table of contents, summary, or headings to gauge content.
What is meant by the authority/author’s qualification criterion?
- Who is the author?
- Educational background?
- Education/training related to the topic?
- Availability of contact information?
- Author’s publications
Legit academic texts must include citations as a requirement for publication.
What does the accuracy of the information criterion assess?
- Number of citations in the text
- Tone and style
- Information accuracy
- Presence of bias
- Use of colloquial and contracted words
Accuracy is crucial for the credibility of the source.
What does the purpose criterion (PIESE) evaluate?
- Persuade
- Inform
- Entertain
- Sell
- Express
Understanding the purpose helps in assessing the source’s intent.
What are the five criteria of sources according to CRAAP?
- Currency and date of publication
- Relevance of the source to the research topic
- Authority/Author’s qualification
- Accuracy of the information
- Purpose
These criteria help in evaluating the quality of sources.
What is the purpose of citation in academic writing?
- Ethical: Gives credit to the original author and avoids plagiarism
- Practical: Helps the audience identify the original source
Citing sources is integral in academic writing.
What are the two types of citations mentioned?
- In-text citation
- Reference citation
In-text citation refers to citing details in the essay, while reference citation includes complete bibliographic entries.
What is the APA style guide?
American Psychological Association
One of the common style guides used in academic writing.
What is the MLA style guide?
Modern Language Association
Another widely used style guide for academic writing.
What does DOI stand for?
Digital Object Identifier
A unique and constant string assigned to online works.
What is a parenthetical citation?
Use of Ampersand
This citation style includes the author’s name and publication year in parentheses.
What is a narrative citation?
Use of et al.
This format is used when citing multiple authors in a narrative context.
