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7.20: Try It: Source Analysis

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    Source Analysis Activity

    To Do

    1. Illustration of a fountain pen with wings near its tipPick one of the search results you found through your previous EBSCO search during the previous Try It activity. Use the C.R.A.A.P. method to evaluate the resource. Refer back to pages in this section for a list of questions and topics to consider with each C.R.A.A.P. component. Write a short paragraph for each of the following sections, analyzing that aspect of the source:
      • Currency
      • Relevance
      • Authority
      • Accuracy
      • Purpose
    2. To conclude, write a summary statement indicating if you think the resource is worth utilizing for your Problem Analysis Essay Revision.

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