In your own words, summarize
the document for someone who has not read it. Your summary should be four
to five sentences in length.
In four to
five sentences, evaluate the document using the CRAAP test (see more
information below).
Select “golden lines” from
the document. Golden lines are one to three sentences that are powerful
quotes from the reading. These lines are especially insightful or
thought-provoking.
Select one
to three sentences from the reading that you think make good “golden
lines”.
Copy and
paste golden lines. Include the document page number.
In two to
three sentences, explain why you think this particular quote is especially
insightful or thought-provoking.
In your own words, identify the most
important conclusion that you made based on this article.
What
questions do you have about the information presented in the document? In
one to two sentences, be sure to explain why you are asking the question.
Be sure to
separate your answers to each question into paragraphs.
(CRAAP Test)
Is it current?
Was it written recently enough to be accurate?
Has it been revised or updated?
Do the links work?
Is it relevant?
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Have you checked other sources to make sure yours is the most relevant to your topic?
Is it authoritative?
Who wrote, published, or publicized it?
What makes the author an expert?
Are they backed by an institution (such as a university or institute)? If not, are they a primary source?
Is it accurate?
Is there supporting evidence?
Has the information been reviewed by experts or fact-checkers?
Are there spelling or other errors?
What are other experts saying about it?
What’s the purpose?
Why was this information created? Is it to promote something? Sell ads? Drive votes?
Is the purpose clear?
What biases can you find? What are others saying about the author or source?
What is your purpose and bias?
