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CRAAP Analysis: Relevancy
C RAAP Analysis: Relevancy Relevancy CRAAP Analysis: Relevancy Determine: For whom the information is intended; e.g. children, scholars/experts, general
Relevancy CRAAP Analysis: Relevancy Determine: For whom the
information is intended; e.g. children, scholars/experts, general
public, etc. Is the coverage or depth adequate for your needs? Too
detailed? Not enough detail?
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Relevancy Sources Consider the coverage of different types of
sources: Books: Tend to cover a topic comprehensively Articles:
Tend to focus on specific aspects of a topic Web Sites, Wikis,
Blogs: Varies
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Relevancy Sample Sources: Book: Tollison, R. D. (Ed.). (1986).
Smoking and society : toward a more balanced assessment. Lexington,
MA: Lexington Books. Article: D'Onofrio, B. M., & Van Hulle, C.
A. (2008). Smoking during pregnancy and offspring externalizing
problems: an exploration of genetic and environmental confounds.
Development And Psychopathology, 20(1), 139-145.
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Relevancy Clues Questions to consider in determining relevancy:
Is this source appropriate for my purpose? Do I need in-depth
coverage or a brief account? Do I need statistics, examples,
illustrations, etc.?