While researching a paper about the history of rule changes in the NBA, Mark reads a column in a February 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated, written by LeBron James, about the 1979 adoption of the three point line. While performing a CRAAP analysis, Mark decides the article does meet the criteria of authority because?

Lebrron James is a basketball player by profession and Sports Illustrated is a popular sport magazine

Explanation: CRAAP is an acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. The CRAAP analysis is used to determine the credibility, objectivity, reliability and relevance of a source of information in academia. Considering the sheer volume of information available, it is difficult to know which resources are reliable and correct; the CRAAP analysis aims to help in determining which sources can be trusted.

Mark must have determined LeBron James's article passed the CRAAP test because

I. The information was about basketball; which LeBron James is a professional of and can be said to be an authority on the subject

II. Sports Illustrated is a reputable National sports magazine and would have verified the information before printing so as to maintain their good standard and protect their reputation.

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