"Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and scientists are more than 90% certain that it is primarily caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases produced by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation"
Web Page Evaluation Checklist
Name of page: Until We Know More About Global Warming, the Best Policy is a Highly Flexible One
Address/URL: http://www.brookings.edu/research/articles/1999/07/02energy-mckibbin
Date Accessed: May 31st, 2013
How did you find the page? Google
DOMAIN
What is the domain of the page? .edu
Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility?
I think .edu adds to the page's credibility
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY
Does the author provide his/her contact information (usually an e-mail address)? Yes
In conclusion, do you feel that the author is qualified to present the information found on his/her web page? Yes, I feel that both authors are qualified to present the information
If no individual author is identified, is the corporation, institution, organization or group responsible for the web site clearly identified? Yes, National Geographic
If the author is a corporation/institution/organization or other group:
Does the organization have a reputation for credibility? Yes
Does the organization explain its purpose, mission, goals, or guiding principles? Yes
Does the organization provide the names of its officers, editors, staff or other major participants? Yes - in their home page
Does the organization provide contact information (phone, address, or at least an e-mail address)? Not that I can find - But you can subscribe to become a member or receive magazines
Does the organization appear to filter the information appearing under its name? I do not believe so
Does the organization display any obvious signs of bias? Yes
In conclusion, do you think that this organization is qualified to present the information found on its web page? Yes
INTENT
Is the purpose of the page clearly stated? Yes - the title
What is or appears to be the purpose of the page? For information on global warming as well as anything else that National Geographic has in store. Also, to explain all that they have to offer.
Does the page contain advertisements? No
Address/URL: http://www.brookings.edu/research/articles/1999/07/02energy-mckibbin
Date Accessed: May 31st, 2013
How did you find the page? Google
DOMAIN
What is the domain of the page? .edu
Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility?
I think .edu adds to the page's credibility
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY
Is the author of the page identified? Yes
Is the author of the page an individual? Yes - Peter J. Wilcoxen and Warwick J. McKibben
If the author is an individual:
Is the author clearly affiliated with a corporation, institution, organization or group? Yes - Brookings Institution Press - Global Economy and Development
If so, does this affiliation lend credibility to the author? Yes
Are the author’s educational, occupational or other credentials identified? Yes
Is the author a professional in the field or a layperson interested in the subject? Yes - They are both professionals in the field
Does the author present any other evidence that supports his/her ability to accurately present the information that he/she is presenting? Yes
Does the author display any obvious bias (religious, political, commercial or other)? I feel it may have been a little bias; however, a lot of it was neutral
Is the author the original creator of the information presented? Yes
If not, does the author acknowledge the sources of the information he/she is presenting? N/A
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY, cont.
Is the author of the page an individual? Yes - Peter J. Wilcoxen and Warwick J. McKibben
If the author is an individual:
Is the author clearly affiliated with a corporation, institution, organization or group? Yes - Brookings Institution Press - Global Economy and Development
If so, does this affiliation lend credibility to the author? Yes
Are the author’s educational, occupational or other credentials identified? Yes
Is the author a professional in the field or a layperson interested in the subject? Yes - They are both professionals in the field
Does the author present any other evidence that supports his/her ability to accurately present the information that he/she is presenting? Yes
Does the author display any obvious bias (religious, political, commercial or other)? I feel it may have been a little bias; however, a lot of it was neutral
Is the author the original creator of the information presented? Yes
If not, does the author acknowledge the sources of the information he/she is presenting? N/A
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY, cont.
Does the author provide his/her contact information (usually an e-mail address)? Yes
In conclusion, do you feel that the author is qualified to present the information found on his/her web page? Yes, I feel that both authors are qualified to present the information
INTENT
Is the purpose of the page clearly stated? Yes - The title
What is or appears to be the purpose of the page? To inform us of the debates with Global Warming and to persuade us into taking the correct actions needed - not panic or pointing fingers.
Does the page contain advertisements? No
Do the ads distract from the page’s content, affect the page’s reliability, or appear to be the main focus of the page? Might they be necessary to support the organization responsible for the page? N/A
Is the purpose of the page clearly stated? Yes - The title
What is or appears to be the purpose of the page? To inform us of the debates with Global Warming and to persuade us into taking the correct actions needed - not panic or pointing fingers.
Does the page contain advertisements? No
Do the ads distract from the page’s content, affect the page’s reliability, or appear to be the main focus of the page? Might they be necessary to support the organization responsible for the page? N/A
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page? Either adults with Global Warming questions, or high education students.
Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? I felt that it was a little hard to read - however, it was an okay article. I am not into Global Warming - therefore, it did not perk my interest. But it would perk the interest of those that are into it.
CURRENTNESS
When was the information on the page created or last updated? 1999 - This article was a little dated.
Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? There is information about Brookings Institution
Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? No broken links - needs updated
RELIABILITY
Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny? I am not sure - there are two authors; therefore, there were some peer-reviews.
Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? No
Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem? This source is not the greatest of sources. I chose it because I felt that it was not bias for or against global warming. I chose it because to me, the title caught my attention as well as the ending paragraph.
CONCLUSIONS
Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? I feel that it is appropriate for the assignment at hand; however, any assignments on actual global warning may use other sources.
Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research? If they were doing this exact activity - yes.
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? none
Web Page Evaluation Checklist #2Name of page: Global Warming
Address/URL: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/
Date Accessed: May 31 2013
How did you find the page? Google
DOMAIN
What is the domain of the page? .com
Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility? yes
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY
Is the author of the page identified? Yes
Is the author of the page an individual? No
Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page? Either adults with Global Warming questions, or high education students.
Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? I felt that it was a little hard to read - however, it was an okay article. I am not into Global Warming - therefore, it did not perk my interest. But it would perk the interest of those that are into it.
CURRENTNESS
When was the information on the page created or last updated? 1999 - This article was a little dated.
Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? There is information about Brookings Institution
Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? No broken links - needs updated
RELIABILITY
Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny? I am not sure - there are two authors; therefore, there were some peer-reviews.
Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? No
Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem? This source is not the greatest of sources. I chose it because I felt that it was not bias for or against global warming. I chose it because to me, the title caught my attention as well as the ending paragraph.
CONCLUSIONS
Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? I feel that it is appropriate for the assignment at hand; however, any assignments on actual global warning may use other sources.
Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research? If they were doing this exact activity - yes.
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? none
Web Page Evaluation Checklist #2Name of page: Global Warming
Address/URL: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/
Date Accessed: May 31 2013
How did you find the page? Google
DOMAIN
What is the domain of the page? .com
Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility? yes
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY
Is the author of the page identified? Yes
Is the author of the page an individual? No
If no individual author is identified, is the corporation, institution, organization or group responsible for the web site clearly identified? Yes, National Geographic
If the author is a corporation/institution/organization or other group:
Does the organization have a reputation for credibility? Yes
Does the organization explain its purpose, mission, goals, or guiding principles? Yes
Does the organization provide the names of its officers, editors, staff or other major participants? Yes - in their home page
Does the organization provide contact information (phone, address, or at least an e-mail address)? Not that I can find - But you can subscribe to become a member or receive magazines
Does the organization appear to filter the information appearing under its name? I do not believe so
Does the organization display any obvious signs of bias? Yes
In conclusion, do you think that this organization is qualified to present the information found on its web page? Yes
INTENT
Is the purpose of the page clearly stated? Yes - the title
What is or appears to be the purpose of the page? For information on global warming as well as anything else that National Geographic has in store. Also, to explain all that they have to offer.
Does the page contain advertisements? No
Do the ads distract from the page’s content, affect the page’s reliability, or appear to be the main focus of the page? Might they be necessary to support the organization responsible for the page? No
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page? National Geographic can be for anyone
Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? Yes
CURRENTNESS
When was the information on the page created or last updated? 2013
Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? Yes
Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? Yes this page is properly maintained.
RELIABILITY
Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny? I am sure it was reviewed - they have journals that are published, as well
Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? Yes
Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem? Yes, I think this is a good source for this assignment and any assignment.
CONCLUSIONS
Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? Yes
Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research? Yes
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? None
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page? National Geographic can be for anyone
Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? Yes
CURRENTNESS
When was the information on the page created or last updated? 2013
Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? Yes
Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? Yes this page is properly maintained.
RELIABILITY
Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny? I am sure it was reviewed - they have journals that are published, as well
Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? Yes
Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem? Yes, I think this is a good source for this assignment and any assignment.
CONCLUSIONS
Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? Yes
Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research? Yes
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? None
STEP THREE:
What does it mean that this article and its editors are subject to General Sanctions?
I feel that it means that they have to know what they are putting out there and realize that the information needs to be correct - they cannot have information that is untrue or false.
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