This assessment has 2 parts. You must complete both parts in the digital document below. Part 2 will be graded using the rubric you will find below. To pass Module 3, you must achieve a minimum score of 50%.
Imagine you are writing an academic paper on study skills and wellbeing in the post-secondary context. You have found an online article through a Google search using these keywords: study skills, post-secondary, and wellbeing. You need to evaluate the article and decide if you will use it in your paper.
https://education.macleans.ca/campus-life/21-tips-every-first-year-student-should-know/
Part 1: Evaluate the Source
Use the CRAAP test to evaluate the source you find. Does the source pass or fail for each criterion? Provide a brief rationale (1-2 sentences) for each decision.
Part 2: Make a Decision (GRADED)
Based on your CRAAP evaluation, would you use the article in your academic paper? Explain why or why not. (6-8 sentences total)
Before submitting your Module 3 Assessment, please complete the Module 3 Pre-Submission Checklist. You will have one chance to submit this assessment. Part 2 will be graded using the rubric below. To pass Module 3, you must achieve a minimum score of 50%.
Module 3 Assessment Fillable PDF
Module 3 Pre-Submission Checklist
Use the Checkboxes on the left of each criteria to make sure you have completed each.
I used the CRAAP test to evaluate the source (Part 1a).
I provided a 1-2 sentence rationale for each CRAAP test decision about the source (Part 1b).
I used the CRAAP test to make an overall decision about the quality of the source for use in an academic paper (6-8 sentences total; Part 2).
I made connections to evaluating the quality of sources in my personal learning context (Part 2).