Holy CRAAP! – Curating Content on Gender Studies

A response to the Holy CRAAP! Activity
created by Heather Somerville (@hsomerville)

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CRAAP Test

Resource Title:
Introduction to Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies


Resource URL:

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Currency: The timeliness of the information:

When was the resource published or posted?
Has the resource been revised or updated?
Does your topic require current information?
Are the links functional?
2017, this is a first edition, no updates or revisions. This topic does require evolution as it is current and changing quickly. Links are functional.


Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs

Does the resource relate to your needs?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information in the resource at an appropriate level for your learners?
This source goes far beyond what I would need for one class, however it will have some clear information and organized ideas. The original intended audience is a first year, general education course on Gender, Sexuality and Culture. The resource is an appropriate level for my students first year college students.


Authority: The source of the information

Who is the creator? 
What are their credentials or organizational affiliations?
Are they qualified to write on this topic?
The textbook was authored by professors in the field for a specific course at the University of Massachusetts. Authored by four professors this piece may have been peer-reviewed by each other. The authors acknowledge that this piece leans to a sociological perspective which is both a benefit and drawback.


Accuracy: The reliability and truthfulness of the information

Is the information supported by evidence?
Has the resource been reviewed or refereed?
Are there spelling, grammar, or typographical errors?
The text appears to pull from a variety of sources with accessible links directly in the digital text. Each chapter has a reference page. I haven’t noticed any spelling, grammar, or typographical errors.


Purpose: The reason the information exists

Why does this resource exist? (to inform, teach, sell, entertain, or persuade?)
Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?
To teach. Fact and current opinion. Biases acknowledged include the sociological and often western perspective surrounding the topics.


Notes: Are there additional questions or observations you have about this material that affect your decision to use it? (i.e. this is an opinion piece that I will use to demonstrate one side of an argument).


Final Recommendation: Will you use this resource? Why or why not?
Yes! Comprehensive understanding of baseline topics to help new learners.