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CR 8.4-8.5: Multimodal and Online Sources

Evaluating online and multimedia sources involves a detailed examination of several key criteria to ensure reliability and credibility. The CRAAP test, which stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, serves as a guideline for this evaluation.

CR 8.4-8.5: Multimodal and Online Sources

Created by Sonali Chadha

Sources Cited Lumen Learning, and University of Mississippi (UM). "Introduction to Online Sources." Writing Skills Lab. Lumen Learning, Portland, OR, 2019. University of Mississippi (UM). "CRAAP Analysis of Multimedia Sources." Writing Skills Lab. Edited by Lumen Learning. Lumen Learning, Portland, OR, 2019. ---. "CRAAP Analysis of Online Sources." Writing Skills Lab. Edited by Lumen Learning. Lumen Learning, Portland, OR, 2019. ---. "Introduction to Multimedia Sources." Writing Skills Lab. Edited by Lumen Learning. Lumen Learning, Portland, OR, 2019.

CR 8.4-8.5: Multimodal and Online Sources

Multimedia Sources

CRAAP for Multimedia Sources
Purpose - intended audience is needed (UM 16) - purpose of source (UM 16)
Accuracy The reliability of the info (UM 12) accurate - same info in other sources (UM 13) - no logical fallacies (UM 13) inaccurate: - facts not verified (UM 14) - unreliable sources or high bias (UM 14) - lots of logical fallacies (UM14) - high controversy (UM 14) - negative reviews (UM 14)
Authority - knowledge and expertise of author (UM 9) - association with academic or professional source (UM 9)
Relevance - relevance of sources important (UM 5) - to know its relevance to topic, intended audience, fit with other sources used (UM 6)
Currency The distinction between time of production and upload is key (UM 1)
Introduction to Multimedia Sources
Sources that may not fall neatly in either print or online (UM 1).

Online Sources

CRAAP for Online Sources
Purpose The style of presentation presented in detail and coverage would depend on audience and purpose (UM 14).
Accuracy Important to check facts and see if its factual (UM 9) accurate: - same info found in other scholarly sources (UM 11) - author has expertise on subject (UM 11) - no logical fallacies (UM 11) inaccurate: - unverified facts, contradictory to scholarly sources (UM 12) - highly biased/unreliable sources (UM 12) - logical fallacies (UM12) - author not professional or credible background (UM 12)
Authority - knowledge and expertise of author is key to evaluating credibility (UM 7) - formal degree or certification, professional (UM 7)
Relevance - how relevant is topic (UM 3) - needs to relate to topic, intended audience (UM 4)
Currency - date of copyright, publication, last update, cited sources, patent (UM 1) - most online sources do have a publication date (UM 2) - date matter for either modern relevancy or historical context (UM 2)
Introduction to Online Sources
Publications and works only available as online sources (UM 1). Two types of publication: - sources that are online (UM 1) - sources that are both online (UM 1)