CRAAP Tests

http://nymag.com/health/bestdoctors/2014/miles-obrien-2014-6/

The CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information………………………………………………………………………..10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2014
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………………………….10

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Anyone learning to experience what life is like after an amputation
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? yes

Authority: the source of the information……………………………………………………………………………8

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Miles O’Brien
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? He was a TV reporter
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?It is supported by personal experience
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? TV reporter with experience writing stories
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? There is a comment section is all I see
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? It shows that its a magazine website

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………………………9

  • Where does the information come from? a reliable magazine website
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Personal Experience
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? I assume reviewed
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? No
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Emotional but not biased
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? none that i could see

Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………………………9

  • What is the purpose of the information? to educate people on the life of amputees
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? fact I guess
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?no

Total 46

 

http://theconversation.com/study-reveals-why-the-brain-cant-forget-amputated-limbs-even-decades-later-64693

The CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information………………………………………………………………………..8

  • When was the information published or posted? 2016
  • Has the information been revised or updated?no
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………………………….9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? People who havent experienced amputation
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? yes

Authority: the source of the information……………………………………………………………………………7

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?  The Conversation Harriet Dempsey-Jones
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Post-Doctoral Researcher at Oxford.
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? Stated above
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? You can contact the author after signing up at the website
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Just talks about the name of the website

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………………………8

  • Where does the information come from? The Conversation
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  •  Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Yes
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………………………9

  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform us about why our brains still feel our limbs. phantom limbs.
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact mostly
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 41

 

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dear-mona-how-many-kids-break-a-bone/

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 7

  • When was the information published or posted? August 2014
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………. 8

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Drew and other parents
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Maybe

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 8

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Mona Chalabi
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Data editor at the Guardian US, and a columnist at New York Magazine. She was previously a lead news writer for FiveThirtyEight
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? Data editor
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? Yes
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………………………. 8

  • Where does the information come from? CDC National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? No
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? No
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………………… 9

  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 40

 

http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/prevalence-and-incidence

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 8

  • When was the information published or posted? 2017
  • Has the information been revised or updated? Yes
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Anybody looking for research
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 9

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Kenneth A Stern
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? National CP researcher
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? National CP researcher
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? Yes
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………………………. 8

  • Where does the information come from? Research
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? No
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………………… 9

  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 43

 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/data.html

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 9

  • When was the information published or posted? 2013
  • Has the information been revised or updated? Yes
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Anybody looking for research
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 9

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………………………. 8

  • Where does the information come from? Research
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Yes
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………………… 9

  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 44

 

https://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/resources-filtered/resources-by-topic/limb-loss-statistics/limb-loss-statistics/#1

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 8

  • When was the information published or posted? 2018
  • Has the information been revised or updated? Yes
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Anybody looking for research
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 9

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Amputee Coalition
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Supported, in part, by grant numbers 90LL0002-02-00 and 90LL0002-02-01, from the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? Government Organization
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? Yes
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………………………. 8

  • Where does the information come from? Research
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Yes
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………………… 9

  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 43

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/learning-ride-drive-live-one-handed

The CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information………………………………………………..10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2015
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………..……………….10

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? People curious about the experience of amputees and the solutions to their ailments
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? yes

Authority: the source of the information……………………………………………………9

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? PBS, MIles O’Brien
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? He is a licensed aviator and now a reporter for CNN
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? He has over 32 years of experience working in media
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? He has a personal experience with the topic and is discussing the solutions he developed
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? no
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? It indicates that PBS published this

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content……………….…10

  • Where does the information come from? PBS
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Personal Experience
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Reviewed
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? It isn’t biased
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………..………………10

  • What is the purpose of the information? to educate people on simple solutions to the ailments of amputees
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? The information is fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 49

 

https://medtechengine.com/article/amparo-third-world-amputees/

The CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information………………………………………………..10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2017
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………..………………..9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Anyone curious about solutions to people living without a limb
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? no

Authority: the source of the information…………………………………………………….8

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Doris Retfalvi
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? She has a masters degree in magazine journalism
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? She is a journalist reporting on a story she discovered
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? There are links to the website’s social media pages and a comments section
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? It shows that it may be about topics relevant to this subject

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………….…9

  • Where does the information come from? a reliable magazine website
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Interviews with the engineers
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Reviewed
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? No
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Not biased
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………..…………………9

  • What is the purpose of the information? to educate on a solution to people in the third world that lack a limb
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Objective
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 45

 

https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-to-lose-a-limb-in-an-accident-and-how-did-you-handle-the-emergency

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2012
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs……………. 8

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Amputee victims who are struggling with their loss and people looking to gain knowledge on what it is like to be an amputee.
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes, in regards to learning about amputee experience and life changes, but not as a reliable source as far as facts on the subject.

Authority: the source of the information…………………………………………………………. 6

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Quora published the response written by Rick Lynch
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? First hand experience with the discussion of being an amputee
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? He himself is an amputee after suffering an accident at age 12.
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? No
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………..6

  • Where does the information come from? From someone who personally experienced what its like to have one arm
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes, or at least as much as a personal experience can be.
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? No
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? No
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? No, but that’s explicitly not the point of this article
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? Yes

Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………… 7

  • What is the purpose of the information? To share an experience and provide positive encouragement to other amputees.
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Opinion
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? No
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 37

 

https://www.racked.com/2017/7/27/15985002/one-arm-amputee-makeup-hair-beauty-routine

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2017
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs……………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? Amputees looking for helpful tips and people looking to gain knowledge on what it is like to be an amputee.
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes

Authority: the source of the information…………………………………………………………. 8

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Rack.com published the article written by Dayna Troisi
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? First hand experience of being an amputee
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? She herself was born as an amputee.
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? No
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………..7

  • Where does the information come from? From someone who personally experienced what its like to have one arm
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? No
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? No
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? No
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………… 7

  • What is the purpose of the information? To share helpful tips an amputee victim has developed
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Opinion
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? No
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 41

 

http://theweek.com/articles/445460/new-life-arm

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2014
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? It is current
  • Are the links functional? yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs……………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes
  • Who is the intended audience? People trying to better understand amputees and potentially other amputees working through accepting their new life.
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes, in regards to learning about amputee experience and life changes. Not in relation to fixing their life experiences

Authority: the source of the information…………………………………………………………. 7

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? The Week published the article written by Miles O’Brien
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? First hand experience with the discussion of being an amputee
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? He himself is an amputee in a professional setting. He was describing his experiences of joining his career and life after losing his arm
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? No
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………..6

  • Where does the information come from? From someone who personally experienced what its like to have one arm
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes, or at least as much as a personal experience can be.
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? No
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? No
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? No, but that’s explicitly not the point of this article
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? Yes

Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………… 7

  • What is the purpose of the information? To share an experience with other people and amputees
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Opinion
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? No, but that’s not the goal
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 39

 

http://unyq.com/21-things-amputees-cant-live-without/

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 9

  • When was the information published or posted? 2016
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Current
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs………………. 9

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes, because it illustrates the different products that amputees use on a daily basis
  • Who is the intended audience? Amputees
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes, as the source is a prosthetics manufacturer they know some of the issues amputees face

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 9

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Evy Wilkins author at UNYQ
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Being a supporter in the culture of amputees and supporting them through personalized prosthetics
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? Being a frequent journalist at UNYQ and associated sites
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? Yes
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Yes

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content…………………………. 8

  • Where does the information come from? Amputees and their needs for various support products
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes, it’s based on user experience
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Sort of, this list of preferred products is based on user experience and opinions.
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists…………………………………………… 8

  • What is the purpose of the information? To help inform other amputees of a variety of products and to create discussion about the options of using these products
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Opinion, as it’s a list of products that different people choose to use
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? No, but that’s not the goal of this article
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? Possibly cultural as they are discussing some of the issues they face using other products for their prosthetic

Total 43

 

https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/46796/title/Proprioception–The-Sense-Within/

CRAAP Test Worksheet

Currency: the timeliness of the information……………………………. 10

  • When was the information published or posted? 2016
  • Has the information been revised or updated? No
  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? No
  • Are the links functional? Yes

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………. 8

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Yes, because it futher allows us to understand the mental place that amputees are facing. In addition it allows us to understand the phantom pains and other perceptions they deal with
  • Who is the intended audience? People trying to better understand the physical and psychological aspects of losing a limb.
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? Yes
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes

Authority: the source of the information………………………………………………… 10

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Uwe Proske and Simon Gandevia on The Scientist website
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Yes
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? Uwe Proske is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physiology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Simon Gandevia is a neurophysiologist and Deputy Director at Neuroscience Research Australia, and Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? That they both study at the academic level about human physiology and neurophysiology
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? No
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? No

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content………………………………. 9

  • Where does the information come from? A large number of scientific studies
  • Is the information supported by evidence? Yes
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? At least some of the reference material had been, but I’m uncertain about this specific article
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Yes
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? No

Purpose: the reason the information exists………………………………………… 7

  • What is the purpose of the information? To make the information about proprioception accessible to a larger number of people and to get more people thinking about these issues.
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes
  • Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Fact
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Yes
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? No

Total 44