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- Timeliness
- Relevance
- Accuracy
- Authority
- Purpose
Using the TRAAP test, students will learn how to evaluate:
Websites
Databases
Journals
Magazines
Newspapers
Reference sources
Why evaluate, you ask...
To find the most current information about your topic
To find the most relevant information for your topic and assignment
To ensure the quality and reliability of your research
To find expert views, opinions, and research on your topic
To weed out unreliable, biased, outdated, and/or incorrect information
Timeliness
When was it published?
Has it been updated recently?
Does your topic require current info?
Are there any broken links?
Relevance
Does it relate to your topic?
Who is the intended audience?
Is it appropriate?
Have you looked at other sources?
Authority
Who is the author/publisher/sponsor?
What are their affiliations?
Is contact information provided?
Accuracy
Are claims backed by evidence?
Can it be verified from another source?
Has it been peer reviewed?
Are there spelling/grammar errors?
Purpose
Does it inform, sell, entertain or persuade?
Is it fact, opinion, or propaganda?
Is objective and impartial?
Is there any obvious bias?
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