TRAAP Quiz

Which example has the best Timing?

• Climate Change: A Scientific Study

  
  

  Stephen Leacock / 22 May 1933

• The Nonexistent Truth of Climate Change

  
  

  Damien Glasglow

• 7 Things you didn’t know about Climate Change

  
  

  Buzzfeed Staff

• Understanding the Basics of Climate Change

  
  

  Dylan Thomas / Dec 15, 2019

Which example is the most Relevant (on-topic)?

• ...While climate change is a huge problem, we have to worry more about America's war efforts....

• ...While climate change is becoming a more serious problem, many people haven't been worried about the rising temperatures...

• ...Climate change is a huge problem. Click the link below to read our Top 23 Facts about Plastic Surgery...

• ...While climate change is a huge problem, we now have to worry more about coronavirus instead...

Which Author can we trust the most?

• At Buzzfeed, no one person is responsible for writing an article and we cannot say who wrote this exact one.

• Damien Glasglow is a reporter at Fox News. His articles are often good at convincing people to things like voting for Donald Trump.

• Dylan Thomas is an experienced investigative journalist at The New York Post. He has spent many years publishing informative news.

• Stephen Leacock was a professional researcher for twenty years working for National Geographic. He died in 1945.

Which example has the most Accuracy?

• ...According to a study [source needed], many people believe that climate change is caused by people who enjoy anime...

• ...According to a study published in 1905, very few people were worried about climate change, which means we shouldn’t be worried either...

• ...According to a recent survey conducted by the BBC, many people still don’t know how climate change affects them...

• ...According to a study from our other Buzzfeed article, the only source for this news, people think climate change is...

Which example has the Purpose to inform people?

• ...Because we can see the effects of climate change, scientists are now trying to get the public more involved....

• ...Because climate change is real, you should consider buying yourself more protective clothing...

• ...Because climate change is real, you should try to stay inside and use the air conditioner as much as possible...

• ...Because climate change is not real, we should worry about the tax deal between Canada and the United States instead...

Which question is a part of Timing?

• Are they qualified?

• Who is the intended audience?

• Has this information been updated or changed recently?

• Are there any political/cultural/religious biases?

Which question is a part of Relevance?

• When was this information published?

• Are there any grammar errors?

• Is there author contact information (publisher, email address)?

• Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too simple or advanced)?

Which question is a part of Author?

• Does the website tell us anything about the source (.com/.gov/.blogspot/.edu)?

• When was this information published?

• Is this information fact/opinion/propaganda?

• Are there spelling or grammar errors?

Which question is a part of Accuracy?

• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

• Is this information supported by evidence?

• Are there any political/cultural/religious biases?

• What are the author’s credentials? Are they qualified?

Which question is a part of Purpose?

• Is this information currently old for your topic?

• Who is the intended audience?

• Are there spelling errors?

• Is this information fact/opinion/propaganda?