Monday, February 17, 2014



Authority
Questions to Ask
Evidence
Is there an author? Is the page signed?
Yes, the website is signed.
Is the author qualified and/or reputable? An expert?
Yes, the author is a former teacher and is now an International law enforcement trainer.
Who is the sponsor?
There is an about link from the author.
Is the sponsor of the page reputable?
How reputable?
Yes, she mostly speaks her opinions but has been involved in a lot of press, about the topic.
If the page includes neither a signature nor a sponsor, is there any other way to determine its origin?
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Are there links that take you outside of the site?
Yes there are several

Accuracy
Questions to Ask
Evidence
Is the information reliable and error-free?
The info seems to be legit
Is there an editor or someone who verifies/checks the information?
yes
Where doubt exists, can the information be cross-checked with a reliable source?
Yes, they even provide a link to a site arguing against their beliefs

Objective
Questions to Ask
Evidence
Does the information show a minimum of bias?
Very minimum
Is the page designed to sway opinion?
All argument are meant to persuade their readers to believe what they believe.
Is there any advertising on the page?
yes

Currency
Questions to Ask
Evidence
Is the page dated?
yes
If so, when was the last update?
Jan 30,2013
How current are the links? Have some expired or moved?
They all work

Coverage

Questions to Ask
Evidence
Is there an indication that the page has been completed, and is not still under construction?
The page seems complete, there are comments. And a complete thought
If there is a print equivalent to the Web page, is there a clear indication of whether the entire work is available on the Web or only parts of it?
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What topics are covered? How in-depth is the material?
The training required by teachers, the responsibility, statistics. The author covers all this pretty well

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