LPO2: Courageous, Resourceful EXPLORERS & PROBLEM SOLVERS I am a courageous, resourceful explorer and problem solver, demonstrating my creativity and charism. EPO 7: Search voluntarily beyond readily available sources of information, resources, and standard techniques, to generate new understandings towards workable solutions to existing problems. (LPO 2) Intended Learning Outcome (ILO): Evaluate credible sources by using the CRAP test that will aid the researchers support their brainstorming map with reliable references. (EPO 7, LPO 2, PO 2, APC 1) Directions: Choose one Research Article that will pass the elements of CRAP Test. Evaluate the material if the content and the quality will help you in developing your research topic. Use the guide questions as your reference and cite properly in answering the questions. Reference: Use proper APA Format, 70 Edition Evaluate your resource material using each element of CRAP Test. What makes this resource material appropriate for your desired study? Currency: Timeliness of the Information When was the information published? Is it recent enough to be relevant to your Explain research topic? Why or why not? Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs Does the information relate to your topic or Explain answer your question? Is the information at an appropriate level? Explain Authority: The source of the information Who is the creator or author? 1 | Page What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations? What are the author's qualifications to write on this topic? Purpose: The reason the information exists Do the creator(s) make their intentions or DYes No purpose clear? Does the point of view appear objective and Explain impartial? 1. What is the importance and objective of the study/evaluation/review after reading the introduction? 2. What research gap/issue/concern/problem did the researcher/s try addressing/evaluating in the field? 3. What is/are the significant outcome/s did the writer/s discuss and how will you connect this/these to your desired topic