INTERNET CREDIBILITY REPORT
The topic I selected to research for the Internet Credibility Report is “Deciding where to go to college”. I have found a website that I consider to represent an excellent example of internet credibility based on the CARS checklist, and one website that demonstrates a poorer example of internet credibility. Using the CARS checklist as a guide, I will review these two sites. I will review the website https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/choosing-schools as an excellent example, and http://www.schoolanduniversity.com/ as a poor example of internet credibility.
Excellent Example of Internet Credibility
Using the CARS checklist to review the website, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/choosing-schools
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When evaluating the accuracy of the published information on the site, I looked to see how current the information is, how factual, detailed and comprehensive it is. I also considered the audience and purpose of the article. There was no date of publication or copyright listed on this page, but the information seems to be pretty much up-to-date. I considered the information on this particular page timeless generic information about learning the steps a person can take to start researching colleges to find the proper fit; along with links to other tips and tools, (internal and external to the Department of Education). The purpose of the site is to be an informative site for potential college students, parents, counselors or other mentors, in regards to college preparation and selection. In addition to being current and timely, I found the page and site to be a one-stop-shop as far as being relevant to my research …show more content…
I found this website to be a poor example of internet credibility. I first examined the source of the information. I looked for things that would made this source believable. I looked for clues as to how they would know the information provided and what would make them an expert. As items that would help support the trust factor, I looked for information about the author and or publisher in order to gauge the author’s education or training. I didn’t find much to support the believability factor at all. I could not find any information about the publishing author or organization. There were no credentials on the “Home” or “About Us” page. The “Home” page refers to, “Our team of experts”, however, nowhere on the site could I find who those experts are. I visited the “Contact Us” page and there was a form requesting my contact information; name, email and phone number, rather than providing theirs. I clicked on the “Live Chat” radio button, and got the following message, “We’re sorry….The link you have clicked on has expired. Please refer to our Contact Us page for further assistance.” In addition to the anonymity, the written material is full of grammar errors, which also are clues to the website’s lack of credibility. In some areas of the content, the message was almost unreadable and difficult to understand. I counted at least seven
First they reveal that there is not enough information available for prospective students to research possible colleges to decide if that institution would be beneficial for them (Pg.220, Para.1). They proceed to document several efforts that attempt to solve this problem, such as the College Scorecard and PayScale college rankings (Pg. 220, Para.3). However they claim that these efforts are not enough and more must be done. The authors insist that in addition to providing information, students need assistance with increasing the ROI of their college education. They suggest that colleges should work to ensure that more of their students graduate (Pg.221, Para. 3). Also, students should have help discovering how much financial aid they are eligible for, as they often underestimate the amount they could earn (Pg. 122, Para. 2). Owen and Sawhill reveal that future college students are often confused when it comes to choosing an institution and finding help to graduate and pay tuition. Therefore they use pathos to connect with their reader’s compassion for these students. Suggestions on how to assist these students are offered. Overall the argument is strengthened as the authors unveil certain needs of students through
“What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything)” is an informative article in The New York Times targeted at applicants, parents, and those who work in admissions at universities
I asked if the website had included any authors and if there was a possibility that you could contact them. I also asked if there were any credible sources that were cited on the website. The date when it was last updated and what the website looked like when it was first created are other questions I have. Lastly, I questioned the writing style and grammar of the site.
English has become more and more significant. In China, a big part of higher learning, is a
That last bit is the author of the webpage’s opinion. ( I did a quick search on this fellows page to see if I could find out his accreditations, not surprisingly there are none. Also not surprising is his unwillingness to respond to his emails that he gets generated from his site. Oh but you can
PER REPORTER: A child reported to their therapist that Heaven raped him. When the definition of rape was read to the unknown child, he changed his mind and said it wasn't rape. When brought to the staff's attention that they were missing out of the bedroom, someone reviewed the camera at the facility. It showed Heaven and the unknown child in the bathroom together for at least 5 minutes. Reporter spoke with Heaven about the situation and he denied all the allegations. Reporter spoke with Heaven on March 28th. Reporter spoke with the therapist and asked if a report needed to made; she was unsure. Reporter spoke with her supervisor and a third source. They advised a report needed to be made. After asking a 2nd time, Heaven decided to write history down.
Each site has its pros and cons and I now have a better understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy, how to pick the best website with the most information, and also what makes it credible. The Vanderbilt site was the best, but the UNC Charlotte site also has some great information. Choosing the bad site was beneficial to me because I realized it has absolutely no credibility and also getting to evaluate why it was non-credible. When it comes to research, making sure sites are credible is necessary to get the correct
PER REPORTER: On 9-14-2015 Anlisia told the school principal and the leading teacher that her mom’s boyfriend Curtis came home drunk one night and he touched her between her legs while she was lying in the bed with her mom. Anlisia said that her mom was asleep and Curtis told her to be quiet and not to tell. Anlisia said she tried to wake her mom up but was not able to do so. Per reporter Anlisia was not penetrated and wasn’t medically examined. According to the reporter Anlisia also disclosed about other incidents that had occurred. She said there was an incident when she was in the bathroom changing her clothes and Curtis came in the bathroom and smacked her on her butt. Curtis also tried to get Anlisia to smoke. It is unknown what
The college search process is overwhelming. With over 4,000 degree granting institutions, it can feel like there are too many choices. Even with the multiple services offered, like the College Board and AKCIS search tools, students can feel lost among the maze of loose leaflets, posters, and pamphlets sent by assorted colleges bragging about a program or
The actual formula for establishing credibility is competence, caring, and character.That is a very simple statement so let us explore what it means to be competent, caring, and have good character. To be competent or to have competence one must have the specific knowledge or skill to accomplish the job for which they are accountable (Cardon, 2013).
I have sent out tasks that require the Lobby Lounge staff to follow up with the guest. The tasks were assigned on Friday and are still open??
Hey, this is Kazi Ahmed Siam. I have attached the 4506-T form along with the Confirmation Report because I have not received my Verification of Nonfiling form yet from the IRS. I have tried to get my transcript online from the IRS, but since I do not have a credit card, I can not get it. I am sorry for any inconvenience. Thank You.
This assignment will encourage critical thinking as students are active learners with the information on the website. Students will distinguish the credibility of the website, learn to judge the quality
Conversely, websites maintained by anonymous entities, or named entities or individuals without any verifiable credentials in the field of information may not necessarily be such good candidates for credible sources of online information. Furthermore, there are many websites that are maintained by commercial interests; they may provide information that is factually accurate, but out of context or without referencing other points of view. For that reason, it is important to know whether a given potential source of online information is owned or sponsored by commercial interests.
This was also confirmed through Metzger, MJ 2007, Making Sense of Credibility on the web, “The authority of a website may be assessed by noting who authored the site and whether contact information is provided for that person or organisation what the author’s credentials, qualifications, and affiliations are, and whether the website is recommended by a trusted