Evaluating Web Sources and Identifying the Audience
Identify three (3) Websites that you plan to use for your research on a paper to convince. When evaluating, think of yourself as an investigative reporter who is checking the claims of a politician who used the sources in his or her proposed bill. Identify the Website and its URL. Evaluate each Website regarding the following:
- Targeted audience
- Updating of information
- Use of professional peer reviews
- Information’s accuracy, relevance, and thoroughness
Evaluating Web Sources and Identifying the Audience
URL 1: Internet Public Library
Website link: http://www.ipl.org/
Targeted audience: Scholars, investigative reporters, and students
Updating information: There are many other links within the site to enable users access detailed information
Use of professional peer reviews: Valuable information is updated using original newspaper reports and articles written by professionals.
Information’s accuracy, relevance, and thoroughness: The site contains……………..
