CRAPP TEST

Evaluating Resources: the CRAPP TEST

Cite the source you are evaluating:

 1) Leaders: Inequality and the American Dream – Inequality and the American Dream; The United States. (2006, June 17). Retrieved May 4, 2019, from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/abicomplete/docview/224018715/63023B7282EC4DF5PQ/4?accountid=6579

2) Hejne, R. (2011, July). American Dream VS. American Responsibilities . Retrieved February 7, 2019, from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/abiglobal/docview/879813486/BCDB0A6EE16742A4PQ/12?accountid=6579

3) Standard of living [Online image]. (2020). In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from

https://www-worldbookonline-com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/advanced/media?id=pc325596

Currency: the timeliness of the information

  • When was the information published or posted?

 1 – June 17, 2006

2 – July, 2011

3 – 2020

  • Has the information been revised or updated?

They are all from the Nova Database, so they all have been revised to be credible.

  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?

My first article is out of date, just to exemplify and grasp how ongoing this problem has been. My second article is somewhat current though it is almost a decade old, all of the points stand out clearly and are current.

  • Are the links functional?

Yes! All three links are functional.

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
    Yes my topic is on the inequality and reality of the American dream.
  • Who is the intended audience?

Americans, college students and young adults.

  • Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

It is all at an appropriate level, two are articles published and one is a image with background text.

  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

Yes, finding the articles were easy but the visual citation took a while to decide on.

  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

Yes they are all credible and have through views and explanations.

Authority: the source of the information

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
    1- The Economist
  • 2- R. Hejne
  • 3- Standard Image – World Book Advanced
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?

Only the second article includes R. Hejne has his Public Management Masters (P.M)


  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?

Both articles I’ve chosen relate on more of a research matter therefore are backed up by sources and data. They’re both credible researchers.

  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
    No
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?  Examples:
    • com (commercial),
    •  .edu (educational),
    •  .gov (U.S. government),
    • .org (nonprofit organization),
    •  or .net (network)

All sources are .com, which reveals it may have commercial value or use.

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

  • Where does the information come from?

All of the information comes from articles sourced from Nova’s Library database.

  • Is the information supported by evidence?
    Yes, they all have cited events and facts
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed?

Not that I know of.

  • Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?

Yes, a lot of the events regarding the American dream and its reality and actual inequality I’ve experienced first hand within my own family.

  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

No, they’re unbiased articles mainly stating facts.

  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

No.

Purpose: the reason the information exists

  • What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?

All articles chosen are used to inform.

  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

Yes, every author is clear that they are discussing the truth about the American dream.

  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

The information in all three articles are facts.

  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

No, none of these articles are impartial.

  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Mainly political facts, little to none biases, and a lot of institutional stereotypes.

After evaluating this source, do you think you will use it for your paper? Why or why not? If you are not sure, explain why.

Yes , all three articles I’ve chosen are similar in regards to the truth about the American dream. They don’t stem far from each other which makes this paper easier to write.

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