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Article Discussion Assignment for ENGL106
To evaluate timeliness, dependability, authority, and purpose (TRAP Test), complete the table below by answering the questions stated for each component.
The article’s title and author have been chosen:
This is the link to the article:
Cut and paste the APA citation for your article into the Cite function on our article:
Timeliness
This relates to the information’s current status.
1. When was the article published (do you know when it was published)?
2. Is the information current (i.e., still relevant) or out-of-date?
Reliability
This relates to the information’s usefulness.
1. Is the data correct and comprehensive?
2. Is it primarily a matter of fact or a matter of opinion?
3. Are the quotes and statistics backed up by references?
Authority
This refers to the information’s source.
1. What is the name of the author? Is the author or organization knowledgeable about the topic? How did you figure that out?
2. Is there any contact information or credentials provided by the author? What is the significance of this?
3. Is the data backed up by a sponsor? Is the sponsor/publisher reputable, if so?
Purpose
This refers to the information’s purpose.
1. What is the article’s objective (to give facts or to sway public opinion)?
2. Who is the intended audience based on the writing style?
3. What is the domain name for a website?
(.com=commercial,.gov=government,.org=organization,.edu=education) and how does this affect the viewpoint?
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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