C RAAP Analysis: Relevancy

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?

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

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),

Relevancy

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.?