The criteria that I would use would be accuracy, authority and currency. For accuracy – you would look at who is hosting the site and what their biases are.…
The answer can be found in the presentation “Evaluating Web Resources.” To get there, enter the library, then click on “Getting research help,” then click on “Evaluating Web Resources.”…
c Authority: This factor looks at the quality and level of the information, for example what the source credentials are and whether it is primary, secondary or tertiary.…
The evaluation of the CMS.gov website will determine if the information provided comes from a responsible source without…
A good website should have content which is relevant to its audience, should be regularly updated, should be easy to find and easy to use. Use the following checklist when reviewing a website:…
Topic: Evaluate credibility and validity of sources of information. Question: You are doing research on political issues and find that you are on a conservative leaning site. What type of source credibility issue is this? Answer Rationale: Credentials, when evaluating source credibility, consists of an author’s educational and professional qualifications. Currency, when evaluating source credibility, consists of an author’s up-to-date and current experience in a particular field of study. Style, when evaluating source credibility, consists of an author’s diversity in applying concepts or other items of a particular field based on his or her diverse education, culture, values, and so on.…
What is the author’s affiliation to any organization related to the subject of the article? Does he or she have an ulterior motive? * What is the author’s experience with the subject, including academic or professional credentials related to the subject of the source article? Does she or he have what it takes to understand the complexities of the subject? * Does this article report on information that the author experienced personally, or is it a summary or retelling of information from other sources? How close is the author to the actual information? * Is the information current? When was the information published or last updated? Might there be resources with more current information? * In general, does the information in the source article match the information found in other sources? Or is the information different or unique? Can this information be confirmed by more sources than just this one? * Does the source make any claims without having evidence to support them?…
• Your goal for the number of print and non-print resources you expect to collect from…
In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck supports his theme by using excellent symbolization. Steinbeck’s symbolism is one of the main literary elements that supports the theme of oppressed people working together to better everyone. There are many symbols that Steinbeck uses but there are three main ones that really support the theme.…
Analyzing information sources is an important part of the research process. Not all information is reliable or true, nor will all information be suitable for your paper or project. Print and Internet sources vary widely in their authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage. We must be able to critically analyze the credibility of all types of information sources prior to relying on the information.…
A good way to evaluate a source is to look at where the source is coming from and who the audience is. Looking at things like, Is the information political? Then…
When researching a topic on the internet we find that different Websites can be aimed toward specific audiences. “Besides identifying the primary and secondary audiences in a general way, you also need to understand your relationship with everyone involved” (Gurak & Lannon, pg. 53). This helps to determine the outline and formality of what will be stated in the site.…
• How can you determine if the information on a website is reputable and worthwhile for a research paper?…
The Electoral College is a group of people who elect a president and vice president. It is described in Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution. The electors are not required to follow popular vote, so, candidates can win electoral vote and presidency and not win popular vote. It would be more politically and economically beneficial to the USA to keep the Electoral College and not let the public take full advantage of the votes because the public will most likely vote for materialistic reasons and not political reasons.…
Bibliography: Following websites where considered while publishing data and company background in this project report.…