Use the CRAAP test to evaluate this source:

1. What strategies did you have to use to apply the CRAAP test?

2. Based on your evaluation would you use this article?

3. How far along in the CRAAP test did you get?

A:

No. These claims are untrue and the source of the claims has removed all videos where the claims are made. Specifically, Gary Brecka, the man who made the claims, stated: “This was a mis-quote and is not accurate. These videos have subsequently been taken down voluntarily as a result of this statement not being accurate.” Mr. Brecka recanted in the following video and clarified that Celsius is completely safe:

Currency: Date

Relevancy: Title, abstract, introduction

Authority: Author, author affiliation

Accuracy: Source, journal

Purpose: Skim introduction and conclusion for tone, bias

Research question: How does social media use impact the self-esteem and anxiety levels of young adults?

Use these search terms: social media and mental health

1. What limiters were you able to use?

2. What were the final search results?

Now use the CRAAP test to evaluate one source:

1. What steps did you take to get through the CRAAP test?

• Understand the reasons for using credible sources for research.

• Apply criteria to evaluate the credibility of sources.

• Search peer-reviewed academic sources in the CTC library databases.

Use these search terms: college students and stress

Use the CRAAP test to evaluate a source:

1. What limiters were available?

2. What were your search results after limiters?

3. How easily were you able to apply the CRAAP test?