Use the claim as the title of your discussion post
“I got vaccinated and still got COVID-19, so getting a bivalent booster is pointless.”
- Find a reputable website with information that would help your friend to learn more about the topic you selected. Read through the information on the website. Explain how you know this website is reputable using the CRAAP Test. (CRAAP is an acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, see below for more detail.) Address at least one bullet point from each category in your explanation.
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Write a short paragraph explaining to your friend if their claim is truth or myth. Be sure to cite your reputable source and any other sources used to support your explanation.
- Provide a full citation (including a link) for your source.
CRAAP Test explain:
Currency:
Currency refers to the timeliness of the information.
- When was the information published or posted?
- Has the information been revised or updated? If so, when?
- Is the information current or out-of-date for your topic? Consider how new coronavirus is and how quickly our understanding is chan
Relevance:
Relevance refers to the importance of the information for your needs.
- Who is the intended audience?
- Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)? How do you know?
- Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use? Why did you choose this source over others?
Authority:
Authority refers to the source of the information.
- Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
- What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?
- What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
- Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
- Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Examples: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government), .org (nonprofit organization), .net (network)
Accuracy:
Accuracy refers to the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content.
- Where does the information come from?
- Is the information supported by evidence? How do you know?
- Has the information been reviewed or refereed? If so, how?
- Can you verify any of the information using another source?
- Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? How do you know?
- Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose:
Purpose refers to the reason the information exists.
- What is the purpose of the information? To inform? Teach? Sell? Entertain? Persuade?
- Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
- Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?