SOAP
(Source, Occasion, Audience, Purpose)
Who/what is the
Source?
What person or group produced this document?
Whose perspective is being voiced?
What is the
Occasion?
When and where was this evidence created?
What context or situation encouraged the creation of this document?
Who is the
Audience?
Who would be expected to see or read this piece of evidence?
What is the
Purpose?
What was this document intended to accomplish?
What is the writers aim?
Who/what is the
Source?
What person or group produced this document?
Whose perspective is being voiced?
What is the
Occasion?
When and where was this evidence created?
What context or situation encouraged the creation of this document?
Who is the
Audience?
Who would be expected to see or read this piece of evidence?
What is the
Purpose?
What was this document intended to accomplish?
What is the writers aim?