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If you encounter any problems accessing the databases and websites below, please contact

Ms. Pierre at cdominiquepierre@bbns.org

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Login information for password-restricted databases may be found here. 

Research
Part B: Intitial Research
AeroDynamics & Rockets
Databases & More About Rockets

The CRAP test is a way to evaluate a source based on the following critera:

CURRENCYY

The timeliness of the information

  • When was it originally published? 

  • Is the information current or out of date for your topic?  Has it been updated or revised since then?

  • How recently has the website been updated?

RELIABILITY

Dependability of information and trust it to be accurate

  • Did the author use any evidence, or provide citations, references, list of resources?

  • Is the spelling and grammar correct?

  • Can you verify the information through another source?

AUTHORITY  

Reliability, Truthfullnes, and Correctness of the information from a source you can trust

  • Who is the author and what are their credentials?

  • What does the URL end with? (.gov; .org; .edu; .com?)

  • Who is the publisher or sponsor? Are they reputable?

PURPOSE/ POINT OF VIEW

The reason the information exists

  • Is the author trying to inform, persuade, sell to, or entertain you?

  • Is this fact or opinion? Does the author cite references or list sources?

  • Does the author seem objective or biased? Do they have any affiliations or conflicts of interest?

  • Are there advertisements on the website? Are they clearly marked?

* The C.R.A.P. Test was created by librarian Molly Beestrum at Dominican University and adapted by the LOEX wiki.

Academic Honesty Reminders

  • Four R's by Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom

    • Reword – Replace words and phrases with synonyms whenever you can.

    • Rearrange – Rearrange words within sentences to make new sentences. You can even rearrange the ideas presented within the paragraph.

    • Realize that some words and phrases cannot be changed – names, dates, titles, etc. cannot be replaced, but you can present them differently in your paraphrase.

    • Recheck – Make sure that your paraphrase conveys the same meaning as the original text.

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  • Put quotation marks around all direct quotes

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  • Cite quotes in your text and at the end of your paper. 

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  • Paraphrased words require in-text and end of paper citations 

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  • Summaries require in-text and end of paper citations 

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  • Song lyrics must be cited. ​

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  • Never copy and paste. 

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  • Common knowledge needs no citation.

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