SOAP Notes

Question 1

First “S” in Soaps

Answer 1

Speaker

Question 2

“O” in Soaps

Answer 2

Occasion

Question 3

“A” in Soap

Answer 3

Audience

Question 4

“P” in Soaps

Answer 4

Purpose

Question 5

2nd “S” in Soaps

Answer 5

Significance

Question 6

Speaker

Answer 6

The person who wrote or printed the source. Think about whether they are qualified or if they may be biased about the topic.

Question 7

Occassion

Answer 7

The time the article was written. Think about whether it is recent enough or too old to use.

Also, was it written for a specific event that might bias it?

Question 8

Audience

Answer 8

The people they think will read the source. Think about weather it is at an appropriate level for this group.

Question 9

Purpose

Answer 9

This about “Why” the article was created.

Did the authors “purpose” make them bias (like what if the purpose was to get you to vote for Trump–would they be a good source on Biden?”

Question 10

Significance

Answer 10

Whether or not the article is valuable or worth your time.

Does it cover the entire topic? Or just one side of it? You may want to find something with a broader topic.