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M2S3 – DUCK Persimmon Fruit

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Author

ITC – Begoña Arenas

Mini Project ID

ITCMPFRUIT

Description

The committee of the fruit company wants to use some interesting messages to let their consumers better know about Persimmon.

Sector

General

Data

They want to use the following data in their company blog and social networks:

The yellow-orange persimmon fruit is an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin A (it contains carotene and cryptoxanthin, both with provitamin A activity, very interesting nutritionally) and a high level of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and the mineral manganese. Persimmons are fat-free and are a good source of healthy carbohydrates and natural sugar. They have an antioxidant activity with beneficial effects, as they decrease the risk of certain degenerative diseases (cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s etc.).

Is this information reliable?

It can be retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/persimmon-nutrition-benefits

Model

We can use THE CRAAP test worksheet 

Use the following list to help you evaluate sources.  Answer the questions as appropriate, and then rank each of the 5 parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent).  Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should use the resource (and whether your boss would want you to!).

 Currency: the timeliness of the information

  • When was the information published or posted?
  • Has the information been revised or updated?
  • Is the information current or out of date for your topic?
  • Are the links functional?

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
  • Who is the intended audience? Audience interested in health issues
  • Is the information at an appropriate level?
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one?
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

 Authority: the source of the information:

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

  • Where does the information come from?
  • Is the information supported by evidence?
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source?
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

 Purpose: the reason the information exists

  • What is the purpose of the information?
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
  • Is the information fact? opinion? Propaganda?
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Calculation

  • 45 – 50 Excellent
  • 40 – 44 Good
  • 35 – 39 Average
  • 30 – 34 Borderline Acceptable
  • Below 30 – Unacceptable

Solution

Currency: the timeliness of the information : 8 points

  • When was the information published or posted? May 5, 2018
  • Has the information been revised or updated? NO
  • Is the information current or out of date for your topic? current
  • Are the links functional? YES

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs: 9 points

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? YES
  • Who is the intended audience? Audience interested in health issues
  • Is the information at an appropriate level? YES
  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before choosing this one? YES
  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? YES

 Authority: the source of the information: 10 points

  • Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
  • Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? YES
  • What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given? MS, RD: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition-team
  • What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic? Well justified.
  • Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? YES
  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? YES

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content: 9 points

  • Where does the information come from? ALL the sources are justified and well described
  • Is the information supported by evidence? YES
  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Not sure
  • Can you verify any of the information in another source? Yes, all the sources the article refers to
  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? YES
  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? NO

 Purpose: the reason the information exists: 10 points

  • What is the purpose of the information? Provide information to readers
  • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? YES
  • Is the information fact? opinion? Propaganda? facts
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? YES
  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? NO

Total score: 8+9+10+9+10 = 46, excellent

Presentation

The Committee is advised to use the sentence above and write some blog entries based on the contents of this article, mentioning the author and its sources, such as:

Title: the benefits of persimmon:

Subtitle: Persimmons are high in important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and B, potassium and manganese. They also contain beneficial plant compounds like tannins and flavonoids.

Blog entry: In fact, one persimmon (168 grams) contains (1):

  • Calories: 118
  • Carbs: 31 grams
  • Protein:1 gram
  • Fat:3 grams
  • Fiber:6 grams
  • Vitamin A:55% of the RDI
  • Vitamin C:22% of the RDI
  • Vitamin E:6% of the RDI
  • Vitamin K:5% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 8% of the RDI
  • Potassium:8% of the RDI
  • Copper:9% of the RDI
  • Manganese:30% of the RDI

Persimmons are also a good source of thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folate, magnesium and phosphorus.

These colorful fruits are low in calories and loaded with fiber, making them a weight loss-friendly food.

Just one persimmon contains over half the recommended intake of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin critical for immune function, vision and fetal development (2).

Aside from vitamins and minerals, persimmons contain a wide array of plant compounds, including tannins, flavonoids and carotenoids, which can positively impact your health (3Trusted Source).

The leaves of the persimmon fruit are also high in vitamin C, tannins and fiber, as well as a common ingredient in therapeutic teas (4Trusted Source).

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/persimmon-nutrition-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

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