Evaluating different sources
Different sources can be used for different purposes. Some such as Blogs and Wikipedia may be useful to give you background information to help you gain an understanding of your topic, but it will NOT be acceptable as a reference to support your assignment.
The CRAAP test had its origins in the US to help students successfully evaluate and find reliable information. The test has seen many variations but in general if something is CRAAP, that's a good thing!
Applying the CRAAP test
Searching for your keywords in Google comes up with lots and lots of results. But are they suitable to use as an information source (and reference) in academic assignments?
Activity: Use the evaluation criteria in each of the tabs above to assess the following online resources that were located in a search for 'indigenous alcohol mortality'.
Review the following websites in light of the evaluation criteria to determine if they are appropriate to use for your academic assignments.
A) Substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
B) Aboriginal alcohol consumption
C) Estimating alcohol-attributed mortality among Indigenous Australians
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