T.R.A.A.P. Mission Escape

T.R.A.A.P. Mission Escape

TRAAP is an acronym which stands for Timeliness, Relevance, Author, Accuracy and Purpose. Use TRAAP with each set of questions to help you evaluate the credibility of a source.

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THE MISSION

The Base has been taken over and put on lock down. You need to make it out of the base by unlocking the doors. You'll be using the TRAAP method to evaluate information and make informed decisions to unlock the doors. Click on the clipboard at anytime to review the TRAAP questions. Are you ready to put your skills to the test? Let's begin!

THE base

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QUESTION 1/4

October 2022

When was this article written?

April 2023

QUESTION 2/4

2008

When was this book first published?

2010

QUESTION 3/4

Yes

Does the topic of technology need articles with up to date information?

No

QUESTION 4/4

Yes

Does the topic of cooking need articles with up to date information?

No

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THE base

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QUESTION 1/3

You Can Be a Paleontologist! Discovering Dinosaurs with Dr. Scott (2017)

You are researching dinosaur fossils. Which book would you find the most relevant information?

National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals (2011)

Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs 2011

QUESTION 2/3

From 'Oops' to Awesome (Feb. 2022)

You are researching inventions. Which article would not have the most relevant information?

Bet You Didn't Know! (Feb. 2021)

10 Cool Inventions (December 2020-January 2021)

QUESTION 3/3

Freaky Creatures: Ninja Frog Kicks Bugs

You are researching frogs. Which video would you find the most relevant information on the glass frog?

Canopy Creatures

Amazing Animals: Red-Eyed Tree Frog

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QUESTION 1/3

Alexander Taranukhin

Who is the author of this article?

Michael Melford

Sarah Wassnser Flynn

QUESTION 2/3

Sean Viljoen

Who is the author of this article?

Paul Steyn

Thersea Sowry

QUESTION 3/3

Richard L. Hellmich, Ph.D in Entomology

Which author would have the most authority on plants?

Charlotte M. Taylor, Ph.D in Botany

Chuck Leavell, Arborist

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QUESTION 1/3

The author makes spelling mistakes

The author does not put their name

What clue helps us to judge if a resources is accurate?

The author has inaccurate information

The author cites their sources

QUESTION 2/3

No way!

Does this article have accurate information?

It's Okay!

QUESTION 3/3

Databases

Websites from a Google search

What sources would you have to check for accuracy the most?

Encyclopedias

Non-fiction books

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QUESTION 1/3

Entertain

Inform

Why was this information created? Was it to entertain, inform, persuade, or sell?

Persuade

Sell

QUESTION 2/3

Entertain

Why was this information created? Was it to entertain, inform, persuade, or sell?

Inform

Persuade

Sell

QUESTION 3/3

No, it shares both opinions on school uniforms

Is there bias in this article?

Yes, because students were sharing their strong opinions on school uniforms

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