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WorksheetsTRAAP Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
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?
