English Writing 101

This web quest introduces to students the CRAAP test, which they will use to evaluate possible resources once they have chosen a topic. The students mostly work on their own, and no two students are allowed to work on exactly the same topic to avoid plagiarism from one another. Several videos are included to clear up any questions the students might have about the CRAAP test, and also give tips and helpful hints to start choosing a topic and write well.

Standards

Common Core Requirements:

• Research to Build and Present Knowledge (From the Common Core)
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

Credits

Thank you Prof. Scott Straub for introducing this program to me! I love it! It is very convenient and helpful, and I plan to use this often in my teaching career.