JustFacts.com
C-Currency
The most recent post about “Pollution” was in May 2012. The administrator of website seems to be updating the website every 5 months. The last post was made on May 2012, and one before that was made on January 2012. It is definitely not updated regularly as it updated every 5 months. The website has been in operation since November 2007. There is no accidental or misleading information on this website.
R-Relevance
This website ended with (.com) which meant it was owned by small company which paid fewer fees. Due to fewer funds, this website did not have search bar in which I could search information about “Iphone 5” or any other topic. I am sure if my topic was about pollution or global warming, they have detailed, sufficient and it was age appropriate info and graphs were reliable on their website.
A-Authority
Just Facts is a non-profit research and educational institute. The two main people of this website are James D Agresti and Stephen F Cardone who are educated and both are researchers, graduated from well credited Universities. There were only two people listed on the website, although it is an organization. Their website has qualifications and credentials of their academic career. “James D. Agresti, the president and primary researcher, holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University and has worked as a designer of jet aircraft engines, a technical sales professional and chief engineer of a firm that customizes helicopters. He is the author of Rational Conclusions, a highly researched book evidencing factual support for the Bible across a broad array of academic disciplines.Stephen F. Cardone, the vice-president, holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brown University and has 20+ years of private industry experience in corporate management, operations, logistics, accounting, and customer service. Additionally, Just Facts’ board of directors, supporters, and contractors are all an integral part of our organization.” (Justfacts.com)
A-Accuracy
The information on the website about environment, pollution, and global warming seemed accurate as it had graphs and chart showing ratio of smoke from vehicles, aircraft industry etc. The information fits perfectly according to my knowledge. The site has complete different section from where they got their graphs, numbers, and information and also it gave credits to the author from where they pulled information from also known as citation section. Peer reviews are not allowed on this website as it is run by organization or by people listed above. The information on this website can be confirmed with any websites provided in the citation section. The website has very professional and informational look. The authors of the website did not use harsh language or emotional language. The information and ratios were not bias. The URL also matches what the site is claimed for.
P-Purpose
The purpose of the website is to research and publish the facts which are new to people and also are knowledgeable. Their main goal is to provide individuals with facts in such a way that they can help them make decisions in their future. This website is not designed to harm anyone, stirrup trouble nor are they trying to sell advertising. The websites clear goal is to inform the facts to individuals which can help them gain knowledge.
Factcheck.org
C-Currency
The website has been update recently and last time it was updated was August 31 2012 which was 4 days ago. It updates almost every other day. The links on the website are fully functional and it can access anytime. This website is operated since 2003.
R-Relevance
This website has more information about politics, civics, and American Government. This website has search bar but when searched for Iphone 5 it gave irrelevant results. I am sure if I searched for Obama vs. Romney, my whole screen would be full with interesting facts and results. When searched for Obama vs. Romney, it gave very detailed articles on this topic as it had popularity results of Obama and Romney. This website is pure facts about politics. Also, the information is appropriate for any age or education level.
A- Authority
Factcheck.orh is a project of Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University and was created by Walter Annenberg who was also a philanthropist. The aim was to create a community within the University of Pennsylvania. There are a lot people who work for factcheck.org such as the director of factcheck.org Brooks Jackson, the deputy director Eugene Kiely, Lori Robertson who is Managing Editor etc. The website is managed by qualified and knowledgeable people who are experts in the area of journalism, editing, etc. The website gives credentials, and qualifications of people who manage the website. The site also has another tab to contact them by email, phone, and their billing address. The website gives information from where it gets their funds. Huge funds were donated by Annenberg Foundation and also other individuals donated to factcheck.org. People who contributed $1000 or more were disclosed on the website. The URL matches the site it claims to be.
A-Accuracy
The information, news, facts on this website seems to be accurate as it confirms with other websites. I don’t really know much about politics but it fits with information I personally know. The website provides references and gives sources. I do not think the website refers to some other form of peer review. The language used on this website is neither harsh nor emotional and it is not bias to the information.
P-purpose
The creators of the site’s main aim is to monitor factual accuracy of what is said by US political officials in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Their main goal is apply journalism and practice of scholarship to increase public knowledge and understanding. They are not trying to sell or advertise. American Politics is very interesting but it takes time to understand. Small mistakes can create a lot of controversies and can stirrup troubles. Since this website purely has news and debates about politics it might stirrup controversies.
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