question archive Instructions: This assignment will be evaluating a web page using the TRAAP test

Instructions: This assignment will be evaluating a web page using the TRAAP test

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Instructions: This assignment will be evaluating a web page using the TRAAP test. Imagine that you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. A friend sends you the following link about the use of aromatherapy in people with Alzheimer’s disease: https://best-alzheimers-products.com/alternative-therapy-for-alzheimers/aromatherapy-for-alzheimers Links to an external site.(Please click on the link or copy paste to get to the webpage).

PART 1. For each of the five aspects (timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose) of the TRAAP Test (shown below), put an x by the number that best summarizes your rating for this aspect, using a 1-5 rating with 5 being best and 1 being worst. Then justify your rating for each of the five aspects in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.

  1. Timeliness: The "newness" of the information ___1 ___2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___5   

 

  1. Relevance: The depth and importance of the information for you ___1 ___2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___5   

 

  1. Authority: The Source of the information ___1 ___2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___5  

 

  1. Accuracy: The reliability and correctness of the information ___1 ___2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___5 

 

  1. Purpose: The reason the information was created   ___1   ___2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___5 

Sum up all the individual scores for each of the five aspects of the TRAAP test for a TOTAL SCORE  ______

 

PART 2. Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences, stating and justifying your judgment of the overall quality of this article based on the TRAAP Test, and noting any things could be changed in order to make this a better article in regard to the TRAAP test. You can earn points in this section, based on how well you have justified your overall judgment, and whether you have accurately identified strengths and weaknesses of the web page.

******* Make sure you check the grading rubric. The rubric asks whether your introduction summarizes the main points of the article and include a sentence with the take-home message of the article (one paragraph, at least five sentences). In my previous courses, some students missed including an Introduction paragraph. ********

*** Can use this information below to help with Part 1 ***

The TRAAP Test: Evaluating Information

Timeliness: The "newness" of the information

  • When was the information published or posted?

  • Have there been new versions or editions since this was published?

  • How quickly does new research for this topic come out?

  • Does new research expand upon or replace old information for this topic? 

Relevance: The depth and importance of the information for you

  • Does this source help answer your question? Does only part of it help?

  • Is it covering all aspects of your topic or only parts?

  • How detailed is the information? Is it too basic for your needs? Too advanced?

Authority: The source of the information

  • Who is the author? What can you find about her in the source itself or through a web search?

  • Is the author a professor or other expert? Does she have a degree related to the topic? Has she written on the topic previously?

  • Is the author drawing from her own personal experience?

  • Has the information been reviewed in some way, such as by an editor, fact checker, or through peer review? Was it self-published or posted on a personal site?

Accuracy: The reliability and correctness of the information

  • Where does the information come from?

  • Does the author cite other sources? What does she cite?

  • For websites, did the author provide links to other sources? Do the links still work?

  • For studies, experiments, and other original research, does the author explain the methods she used to find her results?

  • Does the information in this resource agree with other resources you have found and your own personal knowledge?

Purpose: The reason the information was created

  • Why did the author publish this source? Is she looking to inform, teach, advocate, sell, or entertain?

  • Who is the intended audience? Is this designed for general readers or academic readers?

  • What political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, personal or other perspectives does the author have?

  • What perspectives are not included within this resource, especially less privileged perspectives?  

 

 

Portfolio Assignment #1 Rubric

Portfolio Assignment #1

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Introduction

Did the student summarize the main points of the article and include a sentence with the take-home message of the article (one paragraph, at least five sentences)?
Evaluates GEC Attribute: Communication

10 to >9.0 pts

Excellent

9 to >6.0 pts

Good

6 to >3.0 pts

Fair

3 to >0 pts

Poor

 

10 pts

TRAAP

Did the student rate the article on each element of the TRAAP Test (timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose) and provide an appropriate justification for each rating appropriate to the content on the web page? Evaluates GEC Attribute: Critical and Analytical Thinking

30 pts

Excellent

30 to >20.0 pts

Good

20 to >10.0 pts

Fair

10 to >0 pts

Poor

 

30 pts

Conclusion

Did the student discuss what could be changed in order to improve the article based on the TRAAP test (one paragraph, at least five sentences)?
Evaluates GEC Attribute: Critical and Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

10 to >9.0 pts

Excellent

9 to >6.0 pts

Good

6 to >3.0 pts

Fair

3 to >0 pts

Poor

 

10 pts

Overall Writing

Is the writing style clear and easy to follow? Is the paper organized and are the major points emphasized? Is the paper free of grammar and spelling errors? Does the paper avoid using slang and contractions?
Evaluates GEC Attribute: Communication

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

4 to >3.0 pts

Good

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair

1 to >0 pts

Poor

 

5 pts

Following Directions

Does the student’s paper satisfy all formatting requirements (e.g., APA format, in-text citations, correct page length, Reference Page, etc.)? Did they include one paragraph (at least five sentences) for each element of the TRAAP test?
Evaluates GEC Attribute: Communication

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

4 to >3.0 pts

Good

3 to >1.0 pts

Fair

1 to >0 pts

Poor

 

5 pts

Total Points: 60

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