#CRAAP

[studyskillsuni]

How to Use Google Scholar to Effectively Do Your Assignment

Introduction How to use Google Scholar to effectively do your assignment may not be something you think about when doing assignments. If this is true for you, you should. Think about it this way, if you were studying for an undergraduate degree, you will probably use Google Scholar for every written assignment. That’s a lot of usage if you were to consider how many assignments you would have done when you graduate. This means that it makes a lot of sense to have a strategy on how to effectively use it for any assignment. This article will give you some tips on how to use Google Scholar with other techniques to smash your assignment. Specific Questions The first step is to be specific about the articles or other materials you are looking for. You need a clear understanding of your assignment topic and questions to do this. The topic will provide the general context within which you can answer the assignment question(s). Clarity about the question will help you pull out what to specifically search on Google Scholar. In the questions below, there are three main topics, internet marketing, 7Ps and globalisation.

There are thousands of articles and materials about these topics in many different situations on Google Scholar. In this case, the specific search phrase to ask Google Scholar will include the benefits/opportunities of internet marketing. This will provide sources to read, cite and apply to the chosen business using examples. Other specific phrases will include ‘7Ps and internet marketing’ ‘globalisation challenges and internet marketing’ internet marketing and business performance’ principles of internet marketing’ challenges of internet marketing. Google Scholar Usage After having the specific search phrases ready the next step is to access Google Scholar via scholar.google.com. Typing the search terms in the search bar will produce good sources to pick from. However, you can make your search more specific by using the advanced search option via the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top left corner of the home page. This will allow you to refine your search by specifying keywords, authors, publication dates, and more. Boolean Operators can also be used here for more specific searches. Titles and Excerpts Before you start to open the articles to decide on the suitable ones for your assignment, scan through the titles and excerpts. This will help you quickly identify the articles that are worth exploring further. For example, searching one of the search phrases will return the following articles:

The first article seems useful, and so does the part of the second that looks at business performance in general. However, the part that focuses on export may not be relevant if you are using a business that doesn’t export for the assignment. The third doesn’t seem relevant except the business that you chose for your assignment sells elderly products. Abstract and Introduction If an article seems relevant, click on the title to access the full text. Then read the abstract and introduction to be clear if it is definitely relevant. In some cases, the article may be freely available, while in others, you may be prompted to pay or log in through a university library system. Learn how to take advantage of your institution's library resources to access paid articles here. Citation List One useful feature of Google Scholar is the "Cited by" link that appears below each search result. Clicking on this link will show you a list of other articles that have cited the original article. This can be helpful in finding additional relevant sources. There are 66 in the first and 473 in the second article. Related Articles Google Scholar also provides related articles and recommendations based on the article you're currently viewing. These suggestions can lead you to other sources that may be valuable for your assignment. For more recent cited-by and related articles, you can customise the search result to the current year on the left-hand side. Source Credibility

You can’t use all the suitable sources that you find. You have to use credible ones. The credibility of the sources used goes a long way in determining the standard of the perspectives, views, arguments in your assignment. The same for the standard of the analysis in your work as the assignment requires. Assess the credibility, relevance, and authority of the authors using the CRAAP and other techniques. Consider factors like the journal's reputation, the peer-review process, and the author's credentials. Citation Trails Once you find a useful article, explore its references to find additional sources that are cited within. This technique can help you discover more relevant articles and build a stronger foundation for your assignment. Conclusion Remember, Google Scholar is just one tool among many for academic research. While it can be a valuable resource, it's important to explore other databases, library catalogues, and disciplinary repositories to ensure you have a comprehensive collection of relevant sources for your assignments. Finding the right sources is an excellent step towards doing your assignment the right way. However, how well you use the sources to answer the assignment question will determine the grade you get. This is why it is very important to learn how to answer assignment questions as your lecturer expects you to. Read the full article

[cursed-and-haunted]

Many of you could benefit from learning about CRAAP

[jewishbarbies]

I hate to be one of those “media literacy is dying/dead, academia is dead” people, but I feel like a lot of the misinformation and bias on apps like TikTok is because people don’t know what a source is and how to source information. People take everything as primary sources and not only that, but nobody uses the CRAAP test anymore.

CRAAP = currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose.

Currency: the timeliness of the information

When was the information published or posted?

Has the information been revised or updated?

Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?

Are the links functional?

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs

Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

Who is the intended audience?

Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

Authority: the source of the information

Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?

Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?

What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?

What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?

Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?

Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

examples: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government), .org (nonprofit organization), or .net (network)

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content, and

Where does the information come from?

Is the information supported by evidence?

Has the information been reviewed or refereed?

Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?

Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

Purpose: the reason the information exists

What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?

Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Why does nobody question the amount of asks and posts of people saying: “Hello, my name is *insert Arab name* and I need to get out of Gaza, please send me money to help me get out of Gaza.” We see all these videos of Gazans (some of the videos are actually of syrian people), but why does nobody question why there was a camera recording?

Why was there a camera perfectly in place at the right moment and the right time?

Why does nobody vet their sources anymore?

Why are people shutting down opinions from one side because that’s the side that is deemed as “evil” to them? To the point where the fucking HOUTHIS are being celebrated????!!!!! Hezbollah and ISIS are congratulated! All to hate the Jews.

Why are lies being passed as truth?

Why are conspiracy theories being regurgitated at such a high level?

Why are people failing to recognise their own logical fallacies?

These tiktokers call themselves journalists, yet forget about the ethics of journalism and journalistic integrity standards.

[melianisnothere]

The CRAAP Test! This is a long video since it's a podcast, you can read about the method here too. It's a pretty nice way of telling apart your sources and whether they're, well, trustworthy or not. Especially since the internet is full of misinformation but most of us can't afford buying books or paying for classes, this way we can learn to cross reference and being more certain about our sources. I 100% recommend this method!

i got the tip through the Frigg'n Heathens Podcast (great one, recommend it as well, it doesn't have a lot of episodes yet but it's really helpful not only for heathens but for pagans in general)

What's your best research tip?

Witchy, occult, and magical folks who do a lot of research: what is your favorite or best research tip?

Bonus: How did you come about learning this tip?

[mydinnercult]

chemistry can wait, people need to know the TRUTH‼️

HELPP MY CHEM TEACHER JUST SAW MY WHOLE PAGE OF ‘MY DINNER’ IN MY NOTEBOOK AND LAUGHED AT ME

gonna convert her to become a fellow supporter 😈

My friends all think I’m crazy, but they don’t understand how my dinner has benefited me. Btw one of my friends came out as a revolutionist what do I doooooo 😭😭😭

HOOOLLLLLYYYYY CRAAP...... WHAT????? THIS IS ANOTHER LEVEL OF DEDICATION AND LOYALTY. WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL????? IM SO HAPPEH RN THIS IS SO COOL. Your revolutionist friend is probably still questioning....they'll convert soon when they realise how pathetic resisting us is. my dinner 🤤 (𝓕𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 edition)

[orange-orchard-system]

It really is concerning that I've now seen multiple "call-outs" based on information that not only isn't given a proper source, but based on what I can figure out, may be sourced from bad actors impersonating and spreading lies about the victim(s) of these call-outs in question. Please remember to always verify if your sources are trustworthy by asking questions such as:

Is this information up-to-date? Was it posted recently enough to probably still be accurate, or has enough time passed that we may have discovered new information on the subject that contradicts or elaborates on this?

Who posted it? Do they have the experience and/or qualifications to know what they're talking about? Can I verify that they are who they say they are? Are they sharing this information second- or third-hand? Are the publisher and author the same? If not, could the relationship between the publisher and author have influenced the text? Have the author and/or publisher published reliable information in the past? Have they published unreliable information in the past? Do they make a habit of either? What patterns can you find in their texts?

Does this sound realistic? If not, am I willing to accept it if I find enough evidence to confirm things really are that strange? If so, am I jumping on the bandwagon too quick due to my emotions (ex. an accusation against someone gets you too angry to stop and think if it's true)? Should I take a step back and revisit this later with fresh eyes? Can this be corroborated by other sources?

Why was this posted? Was it just to share this information? Was it to get people united against a specific, designated enemy? Was it to warn others about something? Was it for a project? Was posting it part of someone's job? What was the base of the information – a social media post? An experiment? A personal experience?

What biases may be present in it? What assumptions does the author make? Does any of it feel like an overreaction, or like someone jumped to conclusions? Am I meant to take it seriously? Is it a joke, or something taken out of context? How would I feel about it if this were in a different context? What is the actual context?

If all this seems like too much for you, don't worry – the base of all this is the CRAAP test, which is a method of determining if information or a source is trustworthy and reliable in what it says. These are simply some of the questions to ask that go along with CRAAP; you don't have to ask every single one of them, but you should at least consider some of them.

Again, please remember to verify your sources. Unfortunately, you never know when some information you come across is going to be false – I mean, hey, can you confirm I'm telling the truth about what the CRAAP test is? If not, you should probably go check by looking it up and using some of the very questions I've listed above to confirm the sources you find are reliable! Good luck out there, and if nothing else, make sure someone doesn't have a known record of being impersonated before you take any claims about them at face value.

[ladyiristheenchantress]

Iris's guide to researching magic

Hello friends! I have been inspired by a witchy discussion and wanted to showcase something significant so This week let’s explore: how to research and study magic! First of all, congrats on continuing on your spiritual and witchy journey! You may have a lot of questions so let me show you how to get started

This first part is on how to formulate your question. If your using traditional means like google, bing, or a library database the first thing you need to do is understand how to formulate your question to get tailored results! Some things may require a language diffrence so using words like “metaphysical” “intentions” or “magical” in your search is going to be awesome! Another factor is keeping it short and sweet So, let’s say you want to know what Quartz does, if you put that phrase into Google your going to get information on LCD screens. Instead, try “Metaphysical properties of Quartz” When you're searching for concepts try looking up historical first! This can help you get used to the language they use to get tailored results An example is: you wouldn’t search “pagan religion” because you’ll get too many resources being thrown at you at once, instead try “how many pagan religions are there?” And you’ll get specialized terms and religions to look at.

The next part is general safety and making sure you are getting accurate Information from a trusted source! Using the CRAAP test can help you evaluate information based on currency, reliability, Authority, Audience, and Purpose! This can help you decipher the intentions of an article or book, like are they trying to sell a product? Push an agenda? This also can help you verify an author! Before reading do a quick search on the author to verify they are not an extremist.

Now, here is the final and one of the most difficult parts. You are going to find good and relevant information however they may conflict. There will never be a universal truth but there may be a culturally accepted truth, as you read don’t disregard conflicting opinions weigh what they are saying against each other and double-check that information! You can find where something is rooted in by checking if it’s historical, influential, or personal! Another rule of thumb to keep in mind is stay away from appropriation. Check out this great culture and religion guide for more information and especially be aware of harmful and cult-like rhetoric that is non-inclusive. Finally, something I need to mention is even if a source appropriate you have the potential to still learn from it, it just depends on how. There are degrees as to what you can and cannot use! An example is: Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck. She appropriated the system of chakras when she is actually using the system of energy centers! (For more information on the appropriation of chakras click here) You can still use all the info about the herbs but you may have the change some language or add some context in your mind. It’s a shame but almost 99% of books and resources written before 2017 appropriate to some level, being aware of how to catch it and what info you can use vs info you have to totally disregard is important. Example of changing language: The word —> what the author usually means Smudging —> cleansing Chakras —> energy centers Chi —> life force Karma —> cosmic Justice Somethings you just can’t mentally replace because the author is fully appropriating, like listing dream catchers, using awful terms like slurs or outdated language, or actively discouraging people to decolonize their practice these resources are the ones you should put down and let others know to be aware of Some lovely research ideas: Witchy and spiritual research Ideas Resources: Tips and tricks for new witches - The Mori Witch Beginners Guide to Spirituality - Kate Truong What should beginners be researching? - @serpentandthreads Being careful on witchblr and what constitutes being a beginner - cinnsmoondtone How can I practice without appropriation?

I hope you all enjoyed!! if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Tip Jar

[godtiers-for-real-justice]

yeaah who aam I kidding we're aall fuckin gone

they're going to beaat the reaal irl shit out of eaach other fucking hell

[thewandererh]

hi!

i have a neurodivergent question

how do you know if you should be tested (or retested in my case) for Autism? its okay if you dont know! thanks

i would utmost recommend talking to a professional/doing indepth research about questions like this, but here’s my unprofessional advice:

having a proper diagnosis (about anything really) relieves a lot of stress and explains symptoms you could be having. knowing you have something makes way for healthier thought processes and helps make progress in self acceptance and mental exploration :]. it also gives you access to proper treatment if it’s written down on a record by a professional. the anxiety and agony of feeling different from everyone is painful, and having an explanation for that gives lots of people clarity.

here’s a post with advice that relates to this: https://www.tumblr.com/specks-of-time/747795182757543936

symptoms of autism often overlap with a few other diagnosises so misdiagnosing can happen. this is unfortunate because it causes confusion and internal turmoil :[ (i don’t know how much this relates but just in case? i assume?).

the primary goal is that you feel comfortable and understand how you work. if you’re confused by/aren’t connected to what you’ve been given or labelled as, exhibit symptoms you don’t understand that could relate to autism, and feel that getting a concrete answer would give you clarity, i recommend a diagnosis! it’s tough not knowing what’s “wrong” with you. nothing’s wrong about autism or ever will be. some of us are just a little neurospicy :]

i would reccomend talking to someone more knowledgable about it to get a better idea of what to do. or doing deep research using .org or .gov websites/craap test (AVOID autismspeaks!). self diagnosing via lotso research can happen for autism, and can mean a lot to individuals, but you need a professional diagnosis to get access to proper treatment.

i hope this helps!! good luck on ur journey :]. sending good wishes💛💛!!!!

[iapislazuli]

warrior cats community can we cut the craap and just admit. brokenstar is funny as hell

[systemtermz]

ok but like all of the "proof" i've seen from endos has been. fucking insane. most of the time it has nothing to do with the actual topic of endogenic osddid systems and then i remember at least one time it was a link to an article about how "osddid isn't even real" ?? im fully convinced endos do not actually read their sources. none of this shit passes the craap test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, for those curious)

Yeah…

-B0ffy

[cryptolangsguy]

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Ond si ot coma ti pess, chiet in chia furst minchi bafira chia hervost, noras o dacant crip cield ba fiend un chia drieonit-riiddan fualds if Formontla Glans. Twantas-savan fomuluos, chiaur balluos senjan ond amptas, terneed ti chiaur lirdchp khi hed baan si four ti chiam un herd tumos bafira. Chia mon releed nat woth on urin goentlut, bit woth chia sift tiesh if suljan jundnoss: mas lird, Gorriidon Stolriys, Jnuonit-Arront if Formontla Glans.

U wetsheed saadlas es mas lird Gorriidon liijeed iit et chia wothireed fualds bafira hom frim hos maogar stina jaap ond cerseed chia leth chiet tounteed chia sjuos ond stippeed chia roun frim follung. Chia fomuluos un hos shorga wield nat lest chia wuntar, khush wes olwois bottar ond cild un chia nirchiarn raoshos if chia Qarols. Hos aun sepplas if groun wes olraaadas putheed claon; chiara wes boralas anieoni ti systoun hom fir chia minchis ehaaad. U jnau uf mas lird hed chia fud chiara, hi wield heva rhoreed ot glaadlas, ollauung hos shorgos ti poas hom both un khetavar tuma ir monnar chiaas cield offird… ond un sima cesos, ti chiusa un dura nid, guva ot ti chiam wothuit custs. Simuthong hed ti ba dina; ond ot hed ti ba dina siin.

Sporung nat o droja, Gorriidon poiid fir chia bost sogos hi cield fund ond yseed chia rost ti beas es mesh serplys groun es hi cield wrost frim chia nauonibirung dimouns. O minchi pesseed, ond nathong serfoceed. Wuntar's ucas tandruls wield siin craap ocruss Formontla Glans, coysung chia graan ti dyoppaor frim chia londscopa. Fomuluos wield heva ti hyddla clusa ti chiaur hiorchis, jaapung worm ond retubhng chia bots if fud Gorriidon hed guvan chiam. U cield saa Gorriidon's petuanca, khush wes ummansa mund asie, waorung chiun. Hi tild ma hi'd cinsiidareed sallung hos jaap… hos balingungs… onaschiung ti jaap hos paipla oluva. Uf inlas chia hervost wield asuald mira, chiaas'd ba soveed.

Chian, es uf Moro hirsalf hed onswareed hos proasars, o soga antareed Gorriidon's jaap woth chia onswar. Lagand tild if o vossal if sirts frim khush wetar wield pier andlosslas jnaun es chia Avarflau Ijar. Sima soiid chia Duvunos chiamsalvos craeteed ot; athirs chiieonit paphops o pauarfel sircarar anshonteed ot. Kharavar ot wes frim, Gorriidon jnij chiy cield ba hos shonca. Fillauung chia duractuins frim chia soga, mas lird ond U sut iit ti racivar chia Ijar ond riid Formontla Glans if chia drieonit.

Ot tiij dois ti raosh chia antronca ti chia ploca. Oftar wa pesseed chirieoni o wundung pessoga, wa funollas coma ti on oodd diir civareed un mistucol sasmbils. Es chia soga unstrecteed, mas lird tiesheed sima Rafuneed Frust Solts ti chia diir. Chia oncuant stina diir ipaneed, ond wa pricideed unti chia glaada. O cova cit unti o hollsiida leed unti o smoll glaada if traos. Un chia cantar if chia glaada, flonjeed bas twi stondung stinos, wes o stina oltor. In chia oltor, saamunglas glauung woth unnar luonit wes chia Ijar. Cit frim cristol, chia vossal wes chia must baoitufel chiung U'd avar saan. Wetar fulleed ot ti chia varas tip, ond es lagands hild, wield navar dumunyh es chia luquod daconteed frim ot. Aogar ti rutern ti hos dimoun, Gorriidon grespeed chia Ijar un hend.

Suuddanlas, chia griend trambleed es chiieoni chia mientouns chiamsalvos wara ongareed. Chia sjas shongeed frim senlot blea ti draoras graas. Avan chia rung if traos firmung chia glaada saameed ti band ouoas sluonitlas frim chia oltor, es uf faorung khet wes ti cima. Chian, woth ni wornung, ina if chia stondung stinos crotheed ond azploodeed! Mas goka frika ond mas hiort fall es U liijeed epin chia georduon if chia glaada. O hyga craetera saamunglas cit frim chia varas soma cristol es chia Ijar stappeed firchi ond grauleed manocunglas et mas mestar. Chia our oriend ot bacoma varas cild, es uf ot wes birn frim chia glocuars if chia nirchiarn mientouns. Chiy wes o baung if uca… luvung braethong uca!

Gorriidon rhiiteed et ma ti ren es hi drij hos blaada. Stull clitshing chia Ijar un ina hend, hi gova o muonitas swung et chia uca craetera. Khan chia firgeed staal streth huma, ot gova o rosiendung rung ond maralas shippeed chia baest es o spuja wield khan druvan ogounst chia herdost if riths. Navar rhauung faor, mas lird sweng ogoun ond ogoun, aosh blau baung hermlosslas daflacteed ouoas. Chian, o sungla ond muonitas blau frim chia uca craetera jnitheed mas lird daun. Hos blaada sliid ouoas, ond hi loas in chia firost fliir liijung ep unti chia cristolluna aasos if hos daeth. Chia uca craetera royeed ots orm ogoun fir chia fetol blau, ond brieonit ot daun herd et Gorriidon's prina firm.

U din't jnau khas hi diid ot. Paphops ot wes unstunct, paphops o mimant's lopsa un quudgmant. Bit mas lird lufteed chia Avarflau Ijar dafansuvalas es hi gat ep ti o jnaalung pusotuin. Chia blau frim chia craetera cinnacteed woth chia vossal, craetung on aor-splottung cresh. Chiara wes chia siend if wetar spleshong ond o hurrubla crothung niya es chia sendareed potshar sant wovos if fraakung wetar un oll duractuins. Avan es U wetsheed, chia luquod civareed chia uca craetera ond mas piir mestar. Chiaas saameed syspandeed un ploca es uf frikan siliid. Et chia tuma, U diidn't jnau huw trea mas chiieonits hed bacima. Es U wetsheed un hurrir, chiaas wara anceseed un o timb if pera uca. U cield saa Gorriidon's foca es chia uca ivartiij hom, ond U cield swaor hi wes crasung. O fij if hos taors frika ond fall ti chia griend et hos faut luja baoitufel blea cristols. Hi jnij hi'd fouleed hos mysuin. Hos paipla wield storva, ond hi wes rospinsubla. Frust ond uca civareed avaraschiung un chia glaada nau… chia traos, chia riths, chia siul… avaraschiung.

Ot wes chian U bacoma ouora chiet chia varas our oriend ma bagon ti fraaka. Ot wes luja o cild wuntar's nuonit et furst, ond chian ot ropiidlas bacoma wirsa. Chia cild wes si baad, ot terneed unti o sirt if frikan hiet… ot bagon ti bern. Mas chiriet bacoma tuonit ond braethong bacoma duffucelt. U bagon ti lusa faalung un mas orms ond lags, ond mas vyuin wes bagunnung ti bler. U hed ti oscopa chiy ucas glaada ond tall Gorriidon's stiras. Ot wes chia laest U cield di fir sesh o nibla mon. Woth avaras bot if strangchi U cield mystar, U ron frim chia frustfura ond both chirieoni chia cova. U boralas oscopeed woth mas lufa.

Mas qiernaas both ti chia dimoun if Gorriidon wes o saad ina. Mas hiort wes hiovas, mas mund cliuudeed woth myaras. Hi wes o gud mon, chia graetost U'd avar jnaun. Ti dua luja chiet wes ni woas fir sesh on hunirobla jnuonit ti and hos lufa. Khan U funollas raosheed chia iitsjurts if Formontla Glan, chia formars wara wootung fir ma. U wes raaadas ti tall chiam chia saad nijs, bit chiaas royeed o shaar if graet qias! Chiaas tild ma chiet inlas o waaj ogi, o stronga, bleyh glauung roun fall in chiaur fualds ond chiet chia nazt doas chia crips bagon ti grau es uf chiara hed navar baan o drieonit. O waaj ogi wes azoctlas khan mas mestar wes frikan un chiet hurrubla glaada… ond hos taors frika luja bleyh roundrips frikan un tuma! U liijeed ep et chia hiovans ond chia twunjlung luonits suuddanlas gova ma graet cimfirt. U chionjeed Moro, ond hiaadeed huma.

[melanieexox]

Spencer: That is a load of *Looks at Liz* EXCUSE MY FRENCH... CRAAP

[kimcoxauthor]

The CRAAP Test for Writing Advice

The CRAAP Test for Writing Advice

[jowensauthor]

The CRAAP Test for Writing Advice (via Story Empire)

The CRAAP Test for Writing Advice

[cmchill]

HO-LY CRAAP!

billford animatic i made to the song 'confrontation'! ^^