Question

craap visual aid (reference)
c - currency r - relevance a - authority a - accuracy p - purpose
how recent is it? does it fit my topic/question? who wrote/published it? is it supported with evidence and sources? why was it created (inform/sell/entertain/persuade)?
directions
for each example set below, decide which source(s) pass the craap test. then briefly explain why, referring to at least two craap categories (c, r, a, a, p).
write \pass\ or \fail\ next to each source and give a 1 - 2 sentence justification.
example 1 - earth science (volcanoes/earthquakes)

1. wikipedia: \volcano\ (last major update 2024), long article with references to peer - reviewed journals.

result:
reason:

1. national geographic kids: \earthquakes explained\ (2023), written for students, includes diagrams and definitions.

result:
reason:

1. short tiktok video: \cats can predict earthquakes!\ (no sources, posted by @quaketruth, 2022).

result:
reason:

Explanation:

1. Wikipedia: "Volcano" (last major update 2024), long article with references to peer - reviewed journals

• Result: FAIL
• Reason: While it has currency (last major update 2024) and accuracy (references to peer - reviewed journals), the authority is an issue. Wikipedia is a collaborative platform, and the specific author(s) of the "Volcano" article are not clearly identified in the given information.

1. National Geographic Kids: "Earthquakes Explained" (2023), written for students, includes diagrams and definitions

• Result: PASS
• Reason: It has currency (2023). The purpose is to inform students (educational purpose), and National Geographic is a well - known and authoritative source in the field of geography and science - related topics.

1. Short TikTok video: "Cats can predict earthquakes!" (no sources, posted by @QuakeTruth, 2022)

• Result: FAIL
• Reason: It lacks accuracy (no sources provided to support the claim that cats can predict earthquakes) and authority. The TikTok account @QuakeTruth is not a recognized scientific or academic authority in the field of earthquake prediction.

Answer:

1. FAIL: Lack of clear authority.
2. PASS: Good currency and authority (National Geographic).
3. FAIL: Lack of accuracy and authority.