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C RAAP Analysis: Relevancy

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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?

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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

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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), 139-145.

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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.?