TRAAP Test by https://padlet.com/mmerlos1/TRAAP Evaluating Sources en-us 2022-03-08 17:17:15 UTC 2025-10-02 06:41:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions mmerlos1 https://padlet.com/mmerlos1/TRAAP/wish/2084470473 Pick a website to evaluate using the TRAAP test. Include why or why not this is a good source of information. Use two of the TRAAP guidelines in your response. ]]> 2022-03-08 17:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmerlos1/TRAAP/wish/2084470473 TRAAP Questions to Consider mmerlos1 https://padlet.com/mmerlos1/TRAAP/wish/2084477062 Timeliness: 
  • When was the information published?
  • Has the information been updated?​
  • Does your topic require current sources?​
Relevance:
  • Does the information relate to your topic?​
  • Does it add value?
Authority:
  • Is an author listed?​
  • What are the author's credentials?​
  • Who is the publisher?​
Accuracy: 
  • Can the information be verified in other sources?​
  • Where does the information come from? ​
  • Does the source list any citations on where they got their information?​
Purpose: 
  • Why does the information exist?​
  • To inform or educate?​
  • Is it fact, opinion, or propaganda?​
  • Does the information seem impartial or does it have a clear agenda?​


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