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Solid Intel

Learn to recognize credible information sources

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Solid Intel

Learn to recognize credible information sources

Solid Intel

Learn to recognize credible information sources

Do you worry that you'll get it wrong and ruin your fundraiser's efforts?

It’s not easy to evaluate online information. There is a lot of official-looking misinformation out there! In this course we take the mystery out of fake news. By walking you step-by-step through the C.R.A.A.P. test, and with lots of practice, you get skilled at identifying the key markers of good and bad information.
 

As a research intelligence asset, it’s your job to get to the heart of your donor prospects and provide fundraisers with information they can act upon.
 

Imagine finding out that your prospect has a deep passion for exactly the kind of project your organization has set as a funding priority? And you can confidently include it in your dossier because you know the source is Current, Relevant, has Authority, is Accurate, and fits your research Purpose. How good would that feel?

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How do you know that the information you find online is accurate? 

Do you worry that you’ll get it wrong and ruin your fundraiser’s efforts?


It’s not easy to evaluate online information. There is a lot of official looking misinformation out there! In this course we take the mystery out of fake news. By walking you step-by-step through the C.R.A.A.P. test, and with lots of practice, you get skilled at identifying the key markers of good and bad information.
 

As a research intelligence asset, it’s your job to get to the heart of your donor prospects and provide fundraisers with information they can act upon.
 

Imagine finding out that your prospect has a deep passion for exactly the kind of project your organization has set as a funding priority? And you can confidently include it in your dossier because you know the source is Current, Relevant, has Authority, is Accurate, and fits your research Purpose. How good would that feel?
 

You have the search skills – you just need to know discern good information from bad with an industry-standard method.
 

After this course, you will know how to review information sources critically every time — and not fall for a lot of C.R.A.A.P.!

SIGN ME UP NOW!

How do you know that the information you find online is accurate?

Do you worry that you’ll get it wrong and ruin your fundraiser’s efforts?


It’s not easy to evaluate online information. There is a lot of official looking misinformation out there! In this course we take the mystery out of fake news. By walking you step-by-step through the C.R.A.A.P. test, and with lots of practice, you get skilled at identifying the key markers of good and bad information.
 

As a research intelligence asset, it’s your job to get to the heart of your donor prospects and provide fundraisers with information they can act upon.
 

Imagine finding out that your prospect has a deep passion for exactly the kind of project your organization has set as a funding priority? And you can confidently include it in your dossier because you know the source is Current, Relevant, has Authority, is Accurate, and fits your research Purpose. How good would that feel?
 

You have the search skills – you just need to know discern good information from bad with an industry-standard method.
 

After this course, you will know how to review information sources critically every time — and not fall for a lot of C.R.A.A.P.!

I want this now!

What You'll Learn

You have the search skills – you just need to know discern good information from bad with an industry-standard method.
 

After this course, you will know how to review information sources critically every time — and not fall for a lot of C.R.A.A.P.!

  • Go beyond the look and feel of a source to judge the credibility of its author

  • Quickly recognize key indicators of misleading sources or outright falsehoods

  • Search laterally - opening multiple sources at once from your search results - to become faster at finding and recognizing accurate information

  • Leverage the C.R.A.A.P. test as your reliable checklist for source credibility

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What will I learn from taking this course?


In this course you will..

  • Go beyond the look and feel of a source to judge the credibility of its author

  • Quickly recognize key indicators of misleading sources or outright falsehoods

  • Search laterally - opening multiple sources at once from your search results - to become faster at finding and recognizing accurate information

  • Leverage the C.R.A.A.P. test as your reliable checklist for source credibility

I'm ready to get started

What will I learn from taking this course?


In this course you will..

  • Go beyond the look and feel of a source to judge the credibility of its author

  • Quickly recognize key indicators of misleading sources or outright falsehoods

  • Search laterally - opening multiple sources at once from your search results - to become faster at finding and recognizing accurate information

  • Leverage the C.R.A.A.P. test as your reliable checklist for source credibility

I'm ready to get started

What's Included


  • MODULE ONE

    What Constitutes Great Research?

    • Avoid common mistakes with internet search

    • Understand the elements of the CRAAP Test

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Reflection on Research Techniques
  • MODULE THREE

    CRAAP Test: Relevance

    • Recognize what makes a source relevant

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice identifying relevancy in real sources
  • MODULE FIVE

    CRAAP Test: Accuracy

    • Recognize what makes a source accurate

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice identifying accuracy in real sources
  • MODULE SEVEN

    CRAAP Test: Summary

    • Explore other methods for discerning credible sources

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice applying the CRAAP Test to a real source
  • MODULE TWO

    CRAAP Test: Currency

    • Recognize what makes a source current

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice identifying currency in real sources

     

     

     

     

     

  • MODULE FOUR

    CRAAP Test: Authority

    • Recognize what makes a source authoritative

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice identifying authority in real sources

     

     

  • MODULE SIX

    CRAAP Test: Purpose

    • Recognize the purpose of a source 

     

    In this module, you’ll be asked to complete the following assignments:

     

    • Homework | Practice identifying the purpose of real sources

     

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What Students Are Saying


“I’ve found the CRAAP Test education materials an excellent reminder to be careful when vetting research resources. It also brought front to mind that importance of keeping your own opinion out of the work as well as being able to provide some resource trail to how you gathered your information.”

-Aimee Fisher, Northfield MN

“I had not heard of the CRAAP test before and I find it very useful; a concise but thorough vetting tool. I find myself asking "what is the purpose of this information?" a lot, both in and outside of work."

-Angela Cicatelli, Detroit MI

More Than Lectures

Get Hands-On Experience

Present information with confidence and evidence


Whether you find something exciting or sensitive about your prospect, you learn how to carefully judge and present the information - confidently - for fundraising use.

Discipline your natural curiosity
to zero-in on the people behind
the source


It's not enough that a source "sounds" like a real news source. You learn to leverage your natural curiosity to dig deeper - quickly - and find out who is behind the source.

Improve your search techniques to find more and better information


As an intelligence asset, you need to "Google" it the right way, not just any which way! Leveraging tried-and-true techniques gives you and your organization an information edge.

Finally! A checklist you can use!


Well - you still have to think critically and follow the clues in your research, but you can use the C.R.A.A.P. as a checklist or as a periodic refresher to keep your research razor sharp.

 

 

1.4

Video Hours

7

 Modules

12

Practice Quizzes

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Present information with confidence

and evidence


Whether you find something exciting or sensitive about your prospect, you learn how to carefully judge and present the information - confidently - for fundraising use.

Discipline your natural curiosity to zero-in on the people behind the source


It's not enough that a source "sounds" like a real news source. You learn to leverage your natural curiosity to dig deeper - quickly - and find out who is behind the source.

Improve your search techniques to find more and better information


As an intelligence asset, you need to "Google" it the right way, not just any which way! Leveraging tried-and-true techniques gives you and your organization an information edge.

Finally! A checklist you can use!


Well - you still have to think critically and follow the clues in your research, but you can use the C.R.A.A.P. as a checklist or as a periodic refresher to keep your research razor sharp.

Present information with confidence

and evidence


Whether you find something exciting or sensitive about your prospect, you learn how to carefully judge and present the information - confidently - for fundraising use.

Discipline your natural curiosity to zero-in on the people behind the source


It's not enough that a source "sounds" like a real news source. You learn to leverage your natural curiosity to dig deeper - quickly - and find out who is behind the source.

Improve your search techniques to find more and better information


As an intelligence asset, you need to "Google" it the right way, not just any which way! Leveraging tried-and-true techniques gives you and your organization an information edge.

Finally! A checklist you can use!


Well - you still have to think critically and follow the clues in your research, but you can use the C.R.A.A.P. as a checklist or as a periodic refresher to keep your research razor sharp.

TESTIMONIALS

See what a few of our students have to say after taking our course…


“I’ve found the CRAAP Test education materials an excellent reminder to be careful when vetting research resources. It also brought front to mind that importance of keeping your own opinion out of the work as well as being able to provide some resource trail to how you gathered your information.”

-Aimee Fisher, Northfield MN

“I had not heard of the CRAAP test before and I find it very useful; a concise but thorough vetting tool. I find myself asking "what is the purpose of this information?" a lot, both in and outside of work."



-Angela Cicatelli, Detroit MI

TESTIMONIALS

See what a few of our students have to say after taking our course…


“I’ve found the CRAAP Test education materials an excellent reminder to be careful when vetting research resources. It also brought front to mind that importance of keeping your own opinion out of the work as well as being able to provide some resource trail to how you gathered your information.”

-Aimee Fisher, Northfield MN

“I had not heard of the CRAAP test before and I find it very useful; a concise but thorough vetting tool. I find myself asking "what is the purpose of this information?" a lot, both in and outside of work."

-Angela Cicatelli, Detroit MI

Watch this video to get a sneak peek behind the login screen.

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Want to perform accurate

and relevant research?

Take a quick peek, and discover why you

should enroll in the Solid Intel Course...

Want to perform accurate

and relevant research?

Take a quick peek, and discover why you

should enroll in the Solid Intel Course...

MODULE 1
What Constitutes
Great Research?

  • Avoid common mistakes with internet search

  • Understand the elements of the CRAAP Test

  • Homework | Reflection on Research Techniques

MODULE 2
CRAAP Test: Currency

  • Recognize what makes a source current

  • Homework | Practice identifying currency in real sources

MODULE 3
CRAAP Test: Relevance

  • Recognize what makes a source relevant

  • Homework | Practice identifying relevancy in real sources

MODULE 4
CRAAP Test: Authority

  • Recognize what makes a source authoritative

  • Homework | Practice identifying authority in real sources

MODULE 5
CRAAP Test: Accuracy

  • Recognize what makes a source accurate

  • Homework | Practice identifying accuracy in real sources

MODULE 6
CRAAP Test: Purpose

  • Recognize the purpose of a source 

  • Homework | Practice identifying the purpose of real sources

MODULE 7
CRAAP Test: Summary

  • Explore other methods for discerning credible sources

  • Homework | Practice applying the CRAAP Test to a real source

MODULE 1
What Constitutes
Great Research?

  • Avoid common mistakes with internet search

  • Understand the elements of the CRAAP Test

  • Homework | Reflection on Research Techniques

MODULE 2
CRAAP Test: Currency

  • Recognize what makes a source current

  • Homework | Practice identifying currency in real sources

MODULE 3
CRAAP Test: Relevance

  • Recognize what makes a source relevant

  • Homework | Practice identifying relevancy in real sources

MODULE 4
CRAAP Test: Authority

  • Recognize what makes a source authoritative

  • Homework | Practice identifying authority in real sources

MODULE 5
CRAAP Test: Accuracy

  • Recognize what makes a source accurate

  • Homework | Practice identifying accuracy in real sources

MODULE 6
CRAAP Test: Purpose

  • Recognize the purpose of a source 

  • Homework | Practice identifying the purpose of real sources

MODULE 7
CRAAP Test: Summary

  • Explore other methods for discerning credible sources

  • Homework | Practice applying the CRAAP Test to a real source

Frequently Asked
Questions

How soon can I access the course once I place my order?

As soon as you buy the course, your username and password will be emailed to you for immediate access.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have access to the course for at least 12 months from the date you enroll. After that time, the Institute may remove you from the course. However, if that happens you can always re-enroll!

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for EVERYONE! You may find that it validates your current approach or it may all be new and clarifying for you. Whatever your experience, you are bound to learn something new or gain a new perspective.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

This course should take a few hours or less. It is meant to be entertaining and engaging. 

What is the course format?

This free course is designed with pre and post quizzes and includes video and text learning content. While there are no live class opportunities with the free course, you can interact with the instructor and your peers on the Learning Community Forums.

Is it interactive and can I ask the instructor questions?

This free course does NOT include the monthly, live Group Coaching Call with your instructor, but you do have access to the Institute’s free, public Learning Community Forums where you can direct message your instructor and connect with your peers.

Frequently Asked
Questions

How soon can I access the course once I place my order?

As soon as you buy the course, your username and password will be emailed to you for immediate access.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have access to the course for 12 months from the date you purchase. During this time period, you also have access to the live Group Coaching Calls held monthly.

Who is this course designed for?

Please note that this course is designed for a researcher with three or fewer years of experience, or someone who doesn’t research often. This course is NOT designed for researchers with many years of experience preparing prospect profiles.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

We typically design the courses for about 5 to 10 hours per module. You may need more or less time depending on the complexity of the content and the experiences and skills you bring to the course. Some students zip through a course in a month, others take many months.

What is the course format?

Our on-demand courses provide short video lectures and written content together with quizzes and homework. You can submit your homework for instructor feedback and successful completion of all capstone homework assignments will earn you a digital badge and certificate of competency.

Is it interactive and can I ask the instructor questions?

Absolutely! Your purchase comes with a monthly, live Group Coaching Call with your instructor. You also have access to the Institute’s free, public Learning Community Forums where you can direct message your instructor and connect with your peers.

Can I get a group discount?

Yes. If you have a team of three or more people, please contact sales@prospectresearchinstitute.org to ask about volume discounts. We also offer private training for groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can I access the course once I place my order?

As soon as you buy the course, your username and password will be emailed to you for immediate access.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have access to the course for 12 months from the date you purchase. During this time period, you also have access to the live Group Coaching Calls held monthly.

Who is this course designed for?

Please note that this course is designed for a researcher with three or fewer years of experience, or someone who doesn’t research often. This course is NOT designed for researchers with many years of experience preparing prospect profiles.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

We typically design the courses for about 5 to 10 hours per module. You may need more or less time depending on the complexity of the content and the experiences and skills you bring to the course. Some students zip through a course in a month, others take many months.

What is the course format?

Our on-demand courses provide short video lectures and written content together with quizzes and homework. You can submit your homework for instructor feedback and successful completion of all capstone homework assignments will earn you a digital badge and certificate of competency.

Is it interactive and can I ask the instructor questions?

Absolutely! Your purchase comes with a monthly, live Group Coaching Call with your instructor. You also have access to the Institute’s free, public Learning Community Forums where you can direct message your instructor and connect with your peers.

Can I get a group discount?

Yes. If you have a team of three or more people, please contact sales@prospectresearchinstitute.org to ask about volume discounts. We also offer private training for groups.

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