Mary Ogden
LIBY 1210
March 17th, 2009
The Book Stops Here!
“The Book Stops Here” an intriguing article by Daniel Pink focused on the
good and the bad of Wikipedia, and the difference between Wikipedia and a regular
encyclopedia. Wikipedia is an online source that also millions of people to log on
and submit and edit entries on any subject they desire. Encyclopedias like
Britannica are written by experts with Masters degrees in the field and all of their
articles are peer-reviewed. The main difference in these two sources is where the
information is coming from. Britannia uses the “one best way” model. This means that
all of the information is as corrects as possible and it needs no more change.
Wikipedia is an example of the “all for one” approach, meaning the information is a
collection of everything that anyone in the world knows about it and it is always
open for discussion.
The expert approach is the approach best used to describe the way that an
encyclopedia like Britannia goes about their business. The “expert” approach uses
experts in the field they need information for and they are paid for their
information. This information is peer-reviewed by other experts in the same field.
This is a great approach in the sense that all of the information is going to be on
point and true. The information is not open to public debate because experts in the
field have put it together and that’s the way it stands. This method is also good
because teachers in the class room will accept information from students from these
“expert” sources. The largest problem with this method is the fact that information
is ever changing along with the history of our world. After the 911 attacks
Wikipedia most likely had new information up in minutes about the attacks. While
“expert” encyclopedias take close to a month to get the new information online.
Authority over information changes in every type of publication. In
Wikipedia for example, anyone who has an internet connection has authority over the
information. Just like the Sophomore in high school had as much control over that
information on Britain royalty that he was posting as did anyone who was in the
royal family that he was publishing articles about. When it comes to a news website
the only people with authority over that information is the people who report for
the news company. If Ed Werder of ESPN wants to post and article about Terrell Owens
on ESPN.com saying that Owens causes problems in his teams locker room the Cowboys
and Owens have no say on this information. Just like Wikipedia this information is
free to the public. When it comes to the respected encyclopedias like Britannia the
authority lies at the top (experts on the subject). All information in encyclopedias
in from experts on the subject with degrees on the subject and there is no debate
over whether it is correct or not.
After reading this article I have a hole new out look on how I find
information online. Before reading this I would have never turned to Wikipedia for
any kind of information and only used “expert” sources. This article made me realize
how use full Wikipedia can be when all you need is some information, and not a
scholarly source. Don’t get me wrong I will never be sighting Wikipedia as a source
in any of my papers, I will save that for sources like Britannia. But I will be
using it when all I need is some information to win an argument amongst friends.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Journal Vs. Website Essay
Mary Ogden
LIBY 1210
March 17th, 2009
Journals Vs. Websites.
Journal articles and articles you will find on websites are two totally different
things. Articles you find on websites can be very different things. Many websites are ran
by news companies and all of the information found on those websites are news articles
written by reporters. Other websites with articles on them are blogs like myspace or what
we use for this class. Blog articles can be written by anyone who has access to a
computer. Overall articles you will find on websites are some ones opinion, they have no
research to back them up, and they have not been reviewed by a group of experts on the
subject being written on. Journal articles are very different from website articles. Journal
articles are written by professionals, who have a degree or extensive background in the
subject. All of the information in a journal article has research to back up all of the facts
being presented in the article. The main difference is the fact that all journal articles are
peer-reviewed by a group of peers who are also professionals on that subject.
Website articles are good places to find information from a non-expert in the field
you are searching for. Many news companies will start websites so they can publish the
news they report. ESPN, New York Times and CNN all have their own websites with
their own articles on the news they are reporting. The articles they publish on these
websites are usually someone’s opinions or they are just a retelling of the facts. These
articles are not written by anyone who has a degree in the field they are writing about.
Most of the time the people writing these articles are just common reporters and very
little of the information in the article is factual. Articles off a website are not good to use
when sitting a source in a paper. Because the web articles are not peer-reviewed and the
information is usually opinion it is not a reliable source to site.
Journal articles on the other hand are great places to get a source for a paper.
Journals are a book of articles all on the same subject. Different degreed professionals of
the field the journal is covering write these articles in the journals. Most of these people
have a Masters in the subject they are covering. Getting an article in a journal is much
more difficult then on a website. Journal articles are reviewed by three or four other
experts in the field and the article must get a yes from those reviewing it before it can be
submitted to the journal. Very few articles are allowed in the journal and event fewer get
in on their first attempt. In fact only about 10% of journal articles are allowed in on their
first try. The authors of the journal articles do extensive research on what they are writing
about before they write their article. Journal articles are professional articles and are great
sources of reliable information.
Journal articles and website articles are very different sources of information.
Website is a very unreliable and almost all the articles on them are either opinion of just a
retelling of an event. You should try and avoid using websites as sources when writing a
paper. Journal articles are written by professionals in the field being covered and these
people usually have Master degrees in the field. The information being presented has
been researched and studied by the authors of the articles. Journal articles are great places
to find solid information when writing a paper.
LIBY 1210
March 17th, 2009
Journals Vs. Websites.
Journal articles and articles you will find on websites are two totally different
things. Articles you find on websites can be very different things. Many websites are ran
by news companies and all of the information found on those websites are news articles
written by reporters. Other websites with articles on them are blogs like myspace or what
we use for this class. Blog articles can be written by anyone who has access to a
computer. Overall articles you will find on websites are some ones opinion, they have no
research to back them up, and they have not been reviewed by a group of experts on the
subject being written on. Journal articles are very different from website articles. Journal
articles are written by professionals, who have a degree or extensive background in the
subject. All of the information in a journal article has research to back up all of the facts
being presented in the article. The main difference is the fact that all journal articles are
peer-reviewed by a group of peers who are also professionals on that subject.
Website articles are good places to find information from a non-expert in the field
you are searching for. Many news companies will start websites so they can publish the
news they report. ESPN, New York Times and CNN all have their own websites with
their own articles on the news they are reporting. The articles they publish on these
websites are usually someone’s opinions or they are just a retelling of the facts. These
articles are not written by anyone who has a degree in the field they are writing about.
Most of the time the people writing these articles are just common reporters and very
little of the information in the article is factual. Articles off a website are not good to use
when sitting a source in a paper. Because the web articles are not peer-reviewed and the
information is usually opinion it is not a reliable source to site.
Journal articles on the other hand are great places to get a source for a paper.
Journals are a book of articles all on the same subject. Different degreed professionals of
the field the journal is covering write these articles in the journals. Most of these people
have a Masters in the subject they are covering. Getting an article in a journal is much
more difficult then on a website. Journal articles are reviewed by three or four other
experts in the field and the article must get a yes from those reviewing it before it can be
submitted to the journal. Very few articles are allowed in the journal and event fewer get
in on their first attempt. In fact only about 10% of journal articles are allowed in on their
first try. The authors of the journal articles do extensive research on what they are writing
about before they write their article. Journal articles are professional articles and are great
sources of reliable information.
Journal articles and website articles are very different sources of information.
Website is a very unreliable and almost all the articles on them are either opinion of just a
retelling of an event. You should try and avoid using websites as sources when writing a
paper. Journal articles are written by professionals in the field being covered and these
people usually have Master degrees in the field. The information being presented has
been researched and studied by the authors of the articles. Journal articles are great places
to find solid information when writing a paper.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week 7 / Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier
Directions: The goal of this assignment is to help you become familiar with searching in a research database and understanding the database records, especially the abstracts. Completing this assignment should help you develop the skills necessary to successfully complete the Final Exam.
There are 6 main types of published works you will find in Academic Search Premier
1. empirical research articles (in which experimental research is documented) [academic journals]
2. theoretical or review articles [academic journals]
3. commentary/response articles [academic journals]
4. magazine and newspaper articles [popular literature]
5. book reviews [both academic and popular]
To answer the following questions, you will need to find each article in Academic Search Premier using the information provided. You may need to limit by specific fields and explore other limiters from the Refine Search menu in order to do this, take your time. Once you find each article, read its abstract and answer the questions.
1. Which of the above types of published works would be considered primary sources?
Empirical research and newspaper articles.
2. The author is Tripathi and the article title is “Land of the blessed.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Book review.
Tripathi, S. (2008). Land of the blessed. New Statesman, 137(4876), 55-56. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
3. The author is Carpenter and it was published in “Prevention” in 2008. What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Journalistic article.
Carpenter, S. (2008). Joy: How to make it last. Prevention, 60(2), 182-187. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
4. The author is Boehm and it was published in “Journal of Career Assessment.” What type of article is it? What is the main conclusion of the article? Cite it in correct APA format.
Journalistic review.
Boehm, J. (2008). Does happiness promote career success?. Journal of Career Assessment, 16(1), 101-116. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
5. The author is Farmer and it is published in “Foreign Affairs.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Commentary article.
Farmer, P. (2007). From marvelous momentum to health care for all. Foreign Affairs, 86(2), 155-159. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
6. The authors are Levin, Reysen & Ganz and the article title is “The kindness of strangers revisited.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Empirical research article.
Levine, R., Reysen, S., & Ganz, E. (2008). The kindness of strangers revisited: A comparison of 24 US cities. Social Indicators Research, 85(3), 461-481. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
Directions: The goal of this assignment is to help you become familiar with searching in a research database and understanding the database records, especially the abstracts. Completing this assignment should help you develop the skills necessary to successfully complete the Final Exam.
There are 6 main types of published works you will find in Academic Search Premier
1. empirical research articles (in which experimental research is documented) [academic journals]
2. theoretical or review articles [academic journals]
3. commentary/response articles [academic journals]
4. magazine and newspaper articles [popular literature]
5. book reviews [both academic and popular]
To answer the following questions, you will need to find each article in Academic Search Premier using the information provided. You may need to limit by specific fields and explore other limiters from the Refine Search menu in order to do this, take your time. Once you find each article, read its abstract and answer the questions.
1. Which of the above types of published works would be considered primary sources?
Empirical research and newspaper articles.
2. The author is Tripathi and the article title is “Land of the blessed.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Book review.
Tripathi, S. (2008). Land of the blessed. New Statesman, 137(4876), 55-56. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
3. The author is Carpenter and it was published in “Prevention” in 2008. What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Journalistic article.
Carpenter, S. (2008). Joy: How to make it last. Prevention, 60(2), 182-187. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
4. The author is Boehm and it was published in “Journal of Career Assessment.” What type of article is it? What is the main conclusion of the article? Cite it in correct APA format.
Journalistic review.
Boehm, J. (2008). Does happiness promote career success?. Journal of Career Assessment, 16(1), 101-116. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
5. The author is Farmer and it is published in “Foreign Affairs.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Commentary article.
Farmer, P. (2007). From marvelous momentum to health care for all. Foreign Affairs, 86(2), 155-159. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
6. The authors are Levin, Reysen & Ganz and the article title is “The kindness of strangers revisited.” What type is it? Cite it in correct APA format.
Empirical research article.
Levine, R., Reysen, S., & Ganz, E. (2008). The kindness of strangers revisited: A comparison of 24 US cities. Social Indicators Research, 85(3), 461-481. Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
Week 6 / Boolean Search
Boolean Searching Strategies*
Directions: Post all answers for both sections to your blog.
Watch the Boolean presentation before completing this exercise.
The following candies are records in your database. They have the following properties:
Twix contain chocolate, cookie, and caramel
Caramel Kisses chocolate and caramel
Snickers contain chocolate, caramel, and nuts
Kit Kat contain chocolate and cookie
Caramels contain caramel (!)
What would be the results of the following search statements?
Example: If my Boolean statement is Chocolate AND Caramel, the results in my candy database (those candies that contain both chocolate and caramel) would be Twix, Caramel kisses, & Snickers. Now you try it:
1. Caramel NOT Nuts = twix, caramel kisses, kit kat, caramels
2. Chocolate OR Caramel = twix, caramel kisses, snickers, kit kat, caramels
3. (Chocolate AND Caramel) NOT Cookie = caramel kisses, snickers
4. Chocolate OR Nuts = twix, caramels kisses, snickers, kit kat
5. Cookie AND Chocolate = twix, kit kat
6. Chocolate NOT Caramel = kit kat
7. Nuts OR Caramel = twix, caramel kisses, snickers, caramels
*We highly recommend that you use this exercise as an excuse to eat candy. The candy pieces are the records in your (chocolaty) database!
Searching Haystac
1. Go to the library home page (http://library.csueastbay.edu).
Run a Keyword search on the following term: Colonialism
How many hits did you get? 352
Who is the author of the first work on your results list? Benjamin B. Cohen
What type of work is this? EBook
2. Click "modify search" to go to the library catalog’s Advanced Search page. Add United States to the second search box. Leave colonialism in the first box.
How many results did you get? 47
Find the result authored by Kharem, Haroon.
What's the title of this work?
A curriculum of repression : a pedagogy of racial history in the United States
What is the Call Number? LC2741 .K53 2006
Where in the library would you go to get this book? (hint--check the library floor plans by following the Maps link at the very bottom of the library home page)
section 11, upper mall, rear stacks
Use the information in the record for this work to create an APA citation.
Refer the APA Citation Guidelines handout from week 2 for help.
Haroon, K. (2006). A curriculum of repression: A Pedagogy of racial history in the United States. New York: P. Lang.
3. Click "back" on your browser, then "modify search." In the search box, add Britain to create the statement (United States OR Britain). Remember that OR widens your search results, instructing the library catalog to return all results with "united states" or "Britain" somewhere in the record, and also the term "colonialism."
How many results did you get? 72
What is the title of the first work on your results list?
Open your eyes : deaf studies talking
List two subject headings for this work (hint: try "more details")
Deaf -- Congresses
Deaf -- Social conditions -- Congresses
Look carefully at this record. Why did the library catalog pull up this book (where did it find a match for your search phrase?)
The keywords “colonialism” and “United States” were found, and highlighted, under the contents sections of “more details”.
Use the information in the record for this work to create an APA citation. Refer to the APA Citation Guidelines handout from week 2 for help.
Bauman, H-Dirsken L. (Ed.). (2008). Open your eyes: Dead Studies Talking.
Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
4. Return to the main Haystac search page (you can click Another Search). Type the following into the first search box: global warming
Under Limits, choose "Reference Collection" from the location menu.
Under Sorted By: Search and Sort, choose "sorted bv date"
What is the title of the most recent work (top of the list)
Endangered Species
Where in the library would you find this?
Ref stacks, LM
5. Now start over and run a search for a video about global warming (search and sort by date).
What is the most recently produced video in the library?
An Inconvenient Truth
What is this video's call number?
DVD 572
Where in the library would you go to get this?
MRR, UM
Directions: Post all answers for both sections to your blog.
Watch the Boolean presentation before completing this exercise.
The following candies are records in your database. They have the following properties:
Twix contain chocolate, cookie, and caramel
Caramel Kisses chocolate and caramel
Snickers contain chocolate, caramel, and nuts
Kit Kat contain chocolate and cookie
Caramels contain caramel (!)
What would be the results of the following search statements?
Example: If my Boolean statement is Chocolate AND Caramel, the results in my candy database (those candies that contain both chocolate and caramel) would be Twix, Caramel kisses, & Snickers. Now you try it:
1. Caramel NOT Nuts = twix, caramel kisses, kit kat, caramels
2. Chocolate OR Caramel = twix, caramel kisses, snickers, kit kat, caramels
3. (Chocolate AND Caramel) NOT Cookie = caramel kisses, snickers
4. Chocolate OR Nuts = twix, caramels kisses, snickers, kit kat
5. Cookie AND Chocolate = twix, kit kat
6. Chocolate NOT Caramel = kit kat
7. Nuts OR Caramel = twix, caramel kisses, snickers, caramels
*We highly recommend that you use this exercise as an excuse to eat candy. The candy pieces are the records in your (chocolaty) database!
Searching Haystac
1. Go to the library home page (http://library.csueastbay.edu).
Run a Keyword search on the following term: Colonialism
How many hits did you get? 352
Who is the author of the first work on your results list? Benjamin B. Cohen
What type of work is this? EBook
2. Click "modify search" to go to the library catalog’s Advanced Search page. Add United States to the second search box. Leave colonialism in the first box.
How many results did you get? 47
Find the result authored by Kharem, Haroon.
What's the title of this work?
A curriculum of repression : a pedagogy of racial history in the United States
What is the Call Number? LC2741 .K53 2006
Where in the library would you go to get this book? (hint--check the library floor plans by following the Maps link at the very bottom of the library home page)
section 11, upper mall, rear stacks
Use the information in the record for this work to create an APA citation.
Refer the APA Citation Guidelines handout from week 2 for help.
Haroon, K. (2006). A curriculum of repression: A Pedagogy of racial history in the United States. New York: P. Lang.
3. Click "back" on your browser, then "modify search." In the search box, add Britain to create the statement (United States OR Britain). Remember that OR widens your search results, instructing the library catalog to return all results with "united states" or "Britain" somewhere in the record, and also the term "colonialism."
How many results did you get? 72
What is the title of the first work on your results list?
Open your eyes : deaf studies talking
List two subject headings for this work (hint: try "more details")
Deaf -- Congresses
Deaf -- Social conditions -- Congresses
Look carefully at this record. Why did the library catalog pull up this book (where did it find a match for your search phrase?)
The keywords “colonialism” and “United States” were found, and highlighted, under the contents sections of “more details”.
Use the information in the record for this work to create an APA citation. Refer to the APA Citation Guidelines handout from week 2 for help.
Bauman, H-Dirsken L. (Ed.). (2008). Open your eyes: Dead Studies Talking.
Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
4. Return to the main Haystac search page (you can click Another Search). Type the following into the first search box: global warming
Under Limits, choose "Reference Collection" from the location menu.
Under Sorted By: Search and Sort, choose "sorted bv date"
What is the title of the most recent work (top of the list)
Endangered Species
Where in the library would you find this?
Ref stacks, LM
5. Now start over and run a search for a video about global warming (search and sort by date).
What is the most recently produced video in the library?
An Inconvenient Truth
What is this video's call number?
DVD 572
Where in the library would you go to get this?
MRR, UM
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Week 5 / Web Evaluation & Formats
Web Searching, Evaluation & Formats
1.)http://books.google.com/books?id=2eH35EuLuUsC&pg=PA394&lpg=PA394&dq=racial+conflict+in+los+angeles&source=bl&ots=80HfGM3eeA&sig=TKMsRgeJXhwBIPjg4SCY5a2mEZ0&hl=en&ei=aUy1SeyWEYK2sQOAyfx_&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, pg. 2)
- Site Format: This site is a book preview, which would allow you to read through the pages online, order the book online or find it in a library or bookstore nearby.
- College Acceptable: Book reference written by Lawrence Brooks De Graaf, Kevin Mulroy, Quintard Taylor from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
2.) http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v2n2/umemoto.html
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, Advanced Search: .edu)
- Site Format: Western Criminology Review from University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
- College Acceptable: Being used in the Criminal Justice department of another university makes it acceptable for a university research paper.
3.) http://www.amren.com/mtnews/archives/2008/06/in_la_race_kill.php
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, Advanced Search: key words with cnn or msnbc)
- Site Format: Contains recent and archived information about American Renaissance.
- College Acceptable: This particular page is an article from the Los Angeles Times. Newpapers can only publish objective facts, which makes this information perfect. In addition, it is the LA Times which is right where the conflict is taking place.
1.)http://books.google.com/books?id=2eH35EuLuUsC&pg=PA394&lpg=PA394&dq=racial+conflict+in+los+angeles&source=bl&ots=80HfGM3eeA&sig=TKMsRgeJXhwBIPjg4SCY5a2mEZ0&hl=en&ei=aUy1SeyWEYK2sQOAyfx_&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, pg. 2)
- Site Format: This site is a book preview, which would allow you to read through the pages online, order the book online or find it in a library or bookstore nearby.
- College Acceptable: Book reference written by Lawrence Brooks De Graaf, Kevin Mulroy, Quintard Taylor from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
2.) http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v2n2/umemoto.html
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, Advanced Search: .edu)
- Site Format: Western Criminology Review from University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
- College Acceptable: Being used in the Criminal Justice department of another university makes it acceptable for a university research paper.
3.) http://www.amren.com/mtnews/archives/2008/06/in_la_race_kill.php
- Search Statement: racial conflicts in los angeles (Google, Advanced Search: key words with cnn or msnbc)
- Site Format: Contains recent and archived information about American Renaissance.
- College Acceptable: This particular page is an article from the Los Angeles Times. Newpapers can only publish objective facts, which makes this information perfect. In addition, it is the LA Times which is right where the conflict is taking place.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Week 4 / Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation: Web Sites
Directions: Post all answers on your blog. For this assignment, you’ll use the source evaluation techniques discussed in the C.A.R.D.I.O. presentation.
You have 2 sets of web sites to evaluate and score (4 total). These sites were all found searching Google on either the topic name or related terms.
1. Examine each site closely and fill in the boxes for each evaluation step.
2. Score the site in each area according to the scale below.
3. Assign an overall score to the site, and answer the questions.
Topic #1: Pediatric Medicine Score scale 1 = worst, 5 = best
Site: American College of Pediatricians URL: http://acpeds.org/ Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? Fairly recent. Copyrights 2007, and contact information at bottom of pages. Most linked pages don’t tell exactly when written. 3
Authority:What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? The ACP is responsible for the content. All members have degrees within the medical field. The audience is probably parents/guardians of children. 3
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) I first thought this site would have tons of information of children’s medical assisstance, but after browsing through, I realized it has more to do with raising children with constructive medical advice. 2
Depth & Documentation:Any references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? There are some reference lists which would be helpful to get the more indepth information because these articles aren’t very “deep.” I don’t think I would use this as a source in a research paper unless is was appropriate to use more of a personal opinion or advice article. 2
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? There are selective facts, the site is mostly opinion articles. 3
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? This site is strongly subjective, and on some very controversial issues. They aren’t selling a direct product, but influencing the consumers. 1
Site: American Academy of Pediatrics URL: http://www.aap.org/ Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? There is no year associated with the copyright. However there were seminar dates posted that are upcoming so the information seems to be updated often. 4
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP)is an organization of 60,000 members, they are responsible for the site’s content. All the article are written by pediatricians. The audience would be parents/guardians, young adults, or other professionals researching the various health information. 5
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) This site is about providing information on pediatrics for the different stages of childhood and in different aspects of health. The site contains a wide range of coverage but can get narrow to a specific point. 5
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? The level of depth depends on what the article is about. Some general health topics are just brief summaries, other more professionally driven articles are very deep and include references. 4
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? Mostly factual, with some primary sources and opinions but still very informative and accurate. The different catergories are well organzied. 5
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? Mainly objective. This site isn’t selling anything just offering assisstance. 4
Review your CARDIO assessment for each Pediatric Medicine site. In your view, which has a better overall score?
AAP: 27
ACP: 14
Would you consult either of these sites if doing research on this topic? Both? Neither? Explain.
I would consult the AAP site for sure because it’s mainly factual and objective information on a wide range of topics, which is exactly what is needed for a paper. The information is written by the right authority too, like pediactricians. I probably wouldn’t use the ACP site unless I was looking for a sunjective view on controversial issues.
Topic #2: Aztec History Score scale 1 = worst, 5 = best
Site: Aztec History URL: http://www.crystalinks.com/aztechistory.html Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? This exact page doesn’t say but the home page says it was updated today. 2
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? “Crystalinks” was created by a woman named Ellie Crystal who is a psychic, therapist, reiki master, author, researcher, lecturer and broadcaster. She has a PhD in metaphysics as well as a degree in hypnotherapy. The audience for this site is the public. 2
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) It is very easy to tell this site holds a brief and broad description of Aztec history. 1
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? This information is not deep, very short and broad, there are no references other than knowing I came from Ellie Crystal. I would not use this for a research paper. 1
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? It appears to be factual given the writer’s backgroud but without references you can never be sure. 1
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? Again you never really know here if it’s objective or not given the lack of references. Aside from the variety of information readily available, Ellie is selling her psychich services online. 1
Site: The Aztecs: A Pre- Columbian History URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1999/2/99.02.01.x.html Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? The information on the site is from a 1999 Volume but the site was last copyrighted in 2009. 5
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? Silverio A. Barroqueiro is the page’s author, it does state his specific credentials but given the site is a Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute I would trust they’re acceptable. The audience is most likely fellow teachers. 4
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) Pretty easy to find that the site contains course material, lesson plans, student readings, ect. for teachers to use in high school courses. The information provided on the site is somewhat broad but does have a good reference. 5
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? There are a number of references. The information isn’t really deep since it just provides breif overview and suggestions. I would maybe use some of this site and certainly it’s references on a paper. 4
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? The information is definitely factual, especially when provided with so many references to futher the research if desired. 5
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? This site contains all objective information. There is nothing being sold here, just providing ideas for teachers. 5
Review your CARDIO assessment for each Aztec History site. In your view, which has a better overall score?
Crystal: 8
Yale: 28
Would you consult either of these sites if doing research on this topic? Both? Neither? Explain.
I would definitely not use the Crystalinks site because this woman Ellie has more information up about her psychic services and weird science rather than indepth information about Aztec history. Not to mention the lack of references, and uncertainty of her authority. I would however use the Yale-New Haven website seeing as how there are numerous references and good authority backing the site.
Directions: Post all answers on your blog. For this assignment, you’ll use the source evaluation techniques discussed in the C.A.R.D.I.O. presentation.
You have 2 sets of web sites to evaluate and score (4 total). These sites were all found searching Google on either the topic name or related terms.
1. Examine each site closely and fill in the boxes for each evaluation step.
2. Score the site in each area according to the scale below.
3. Assign an overall score to the site, and answer the questions.
Topic #1: Pediatric Medicine Score scale 1 = worst, 5 = best
Site: American College of Pediatricians URL: http://acpeds.org/ Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? Fairly recent. Copyrights 2007, and contact information at bottom of pages. Most linked pages don’t tell exactly when written. 3
Authority:What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? The ACP is responsible for the content. All members have degrees within the medical field. The audience is probably parents/guardians of children. 3
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) I first thought this site would have tons of information of children’s medical assisstance, but after browsing through, I realized it has more to do with raising children with constructive medical advice. 2
Depth & Documentation:Any references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? There are some reference lists which would be helpful to get the more indepth information because these articles aren’t very “deep.” I don’t think I would use this as a source in a research paper unless is was appropriate to use more of a personal opinion or advice article. 2
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? There are selective facts, the site is mostly opinion articles. 3
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? This site is strongly subjective, and on some very controversial issues. They aren’t selling a direct product, but influencing the consumers. 1
Site: American Academy of Pediatrics URL: http://www.aap.org/ Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? There is no year associated with the copyright. However there were seminar dates posted that are upcoming so the information seems to be updated often. 4
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP)is an organization of 60,000 members, they are responsible for the site’s content. All the article are written by pediatricians. The audience would be parents/guardians, young adults, or other professionals researching the various health information. 5
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) This site is about providing information on pediatrics for the different stages of childhood and in different aspects of health. The site contains a wide range of coverage but can get narrow to a specific point. 5
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? The level of depth depends on what the article is about. Some general health topics are just brief summaries, other more professionally driven articles are very deep and include references. 4
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? Mostly factual, with some primary sources and opinions but still very informative and accurate. The different catergories are well organzied. 5
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? Mainly objective. This site isn’t selling anything just offering assisstance. 4
Review your CARDIO assessment for each Pediatric Medicine site. In your view, which has a better overall score?
AAP: 27
ACP: 14
Would you consult either of these sites if doing research on this topic? Both? Neither? Explain.
I would consult the AAP site for sure because it’s mainly factual and objective information on a wide range of topics, which is exactly what is needed for a paper. The information is written by the right authority too, like pediactricians. I probably wouldn’t use the ACP site unless I was looking for a sunjective view on controversial issues.
Topic #2: Aztec History Score scale 1 = worst, 5 = best
Site: Aztec History URL: http://www.crystalinks.com/aztechistory.html Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? This exact page doesn’t say but the home page says it was updated today. 2
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? “Crystalinks” was created by a woman named Ellie Crystal who is a psychic, therapist, reiki master, author, researcher, lecturer and broadcaster. She has a PhD in metaphysics as well as a degree in hypnotherapy. The audience for this site is the public. 2
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) It is very easy to tell this site holds a brief and broad description of Aztec history. 1
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? This information is not deep, very short and broad, there are no references other than knowing I came from Ellie Crystal. I would not use this for a research paper. 1
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? It appears to be factual given the writer’s backgroud but without references you can never be sure. 1
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? Again you never really know here if it’s objective or not given the lack of references. Aside from the variety of information readily available, Ellie is selling her psychich services online. 1
Site: The Aztecs: A Pre- Columbian History URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1999/2/99.02.01.x.html Score:
Currency:When was this site last updated? Look at a few documents on the page—can you tell when they were written? The information on the site is from a 1999 Volume but the site was last copyrighted in 2009. 5
Authority 1 = What person or organization is responsible for this content? What are his/hers/their credentials?Who do you think is the audience for this info? Silverio A. Barroqueiro is the page’s author, it does state his specific credentials but given the site is a Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute I would trust they’re acceptable. The audience is most likely fellow teachers. 4
Relevance:What is this site about? Is it easy to tell? What is the scope of coverage (broad, narrow, etc.) Pretty easy to find that the site contains course material, lesson plans, student readings, ect. for teachers to use in high school courses. The information provided on the site is somewhat broad but does have a good reference. 5
Depth & DocumentationAny references, or referrals to other sites/pages? How “deep” is this info? Is it appropriate for a research paper, or more suited to a consumer? There are a number of references. The information isn’t really deep since it just provides breif overview and suggestions. I would maybe use some of this site and certainly it’s references on a paper. 4
Information Type:Facts, research, opinion pieces, primary sources (interview, etc.) If facts, do they appear accurate? The information is definitely factual, especially when provided with so many references to futher the research if desired. 5
Objectivity:Does this site appear to be objective, or does it contain a bias? Is the site selling something, like a produce or an idea? This site contains all objective information. There is nothing being sold here, just providing ideas for teachers. 5
Review your CARDIO assessment for each Aztec History site. In your view, which has a better overall score?
Crystal: 8
Yale: 28
Would you consult either of these sites if doing research on this topic? Both? Neither? Explain.
I would definitely not use the Crystalinks site because this woman Ellie has more information up about her psychic services and weird science rather than indepth information about Aztec history. Not to mention the lack of references, and uncertainty of her authority. I would however use the Yale-New Haven website seeing as how there are numerous references and good authority backing the site.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Week 2 / Plagarism
1. Sentence 2 was plagiarized from http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=00012431-646B-152E-A2EC83414B7F0000&print=true
2. Not plagiarized.
3. Plagiarized from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/consulpr.html
4. Burkill, S., & Abbey, C. (2004). Avoiding plagiarism. Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 28(3), 439-446. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
Article in online database.
5. Wolfheim, J.H. (1983). Primates of the world: Distribution, abundance, and conservation. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
Book.
6. Pregnant men. (2004). Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://pregnantmen.net/.
Web Page.
7. Stroud, B. (2007). Writing about African Americans, their communities, and their quilts. In M.B. Sampson, P.E. Linder, F. Falk-Ross, M. Foote, & S. Szabo (Eds.), Multiple Literacies in the 21st Century (pp. 51-54). Logan, UT: College Reading Association.
Chapter in a book.
8. Because of global warming, the average temperature of the Earth could rise as much as 8 degrees, causing sea levels to rise up to 23 inches over this century (Zakaria, 2007).
A recent report suggests that just by using more efficient appliances, we can have a significant impact on carbon emissions that affect global warming (Zakaria, 2007).
9. Public health officials have expressed concern that the obesity “epidemic” is striking Americans of all ages, from very young children to older adults, and are looking to community groups to conduct outreach with at-risk groups (Turner, 2007).
10. Lowering the levels of copper in the body, eating a specialized organic, vegetarian, macrobiotic diet, and an Irish light therapy are just the kinds of experimental treatments that may have patients and their families scratching their heads (Altshul, 2003).
11. Students will be asked by professors to find credentials for authors so they use high quality information when writing papers. Having to do this makes students aware of whether they’re using appropriate information for their academic work and helps them practice skills that they will continue to use after they graduate (Embleton & Helfer, 2007).
12. Why alzhimers disease is caused in unknown event though research has been underway for 100 years. some scientist have come to believe that alzhimers is a type of diabetes. (Arnst, 2007).
13. Women can expect to be shortchanged by the current pension system, which badly needs updating to reflect women’s role in the workforce (Outdated laws, 2006).
2. Not plagiarized.
3. Plagiarized from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/consulpr.html
4. Burkill, S., & Abbey, C. (2004). Avoiding plagiarism. Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 28(3), 439-446. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
Article in online database.
5. Wolfheim, J.H. (1983). Primates of the world: Distribution, abundance, and conservation. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
Book.
6. Pregnant men. (2004). Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://pregnantmen.net/.
Web Page.
7. Stroud, B. (2007). Writing about African Americans, their communities, and their quilts. In M.B. Sampson, P.E. Linder, F. Falk-Ross, M. Foote, & S. Szabo (Eds.), Multiple Literacies in the 21st Century (pp. 51-54). Logan, UT: College Reading Association.
Chapter in a book.
8. Because of global warming, the average temperature of the Earth could rise as much as 8 degrees, causing sea levels to rise up to 23 inches over this century (Zakaria, 2007).
A recent report suggests that just by using more efficient appliances, we can have a significant impact on carbon emissions that affect global warming (Zakaria, 2007).
9. Public health officials have expressed concern that the obesity “epidemic” is striking Americans of all ages, from very young children to older adults, and are looking to community groups to conduct outreach with at-risk groups (Turner, 2007).
10. Lowering the levels of copper in the body, eating a specialized organic, vegetarian, macrobiotic diet, and an Irish light therapy are just the kinds of experimental treatments that may have patients and their families scratching their heads (Altshul, 2003).
11. Students will be asked by professors to find credentials for authors so they use high quality information when writing papers. Having to do this makes students aware of whether they’re using appropriate information for their academic work and helps them practice skills that they will continue to use after they graduate (Embleton & Helfer, 2007).
12. Why alzhimers disease is caused in unknown event though research has been underway for 100 years. some scientist have come to believe that alzhimers is a type of diabetes. (Arnst, 2007).
13. Women can expect to be shortchanged by the current pension system, which badly needs updating to reflect women’s role in the workforce (Outdated laws, 2006).
Week 2 / Topic Development
1. This is a bad question. When trying to research the subject there are a variety of subjects under the umbrella of the initial topic in which a paper can take many directions. Because there are choices of directions it is under question whether the right topic is answered.
2. This is a good question. The topic is specific and direct; there is no confusion when researching the topic. Also, there is an opportunity to provide your own opinion about how the news covered and what really happened according to your own findings.
3. This is a bad question. It is a simple yes or no question, and what exactly are you supposed to do after the yes or no part? It’s not specific on what to continue your writing about or what to research on.
4. This is a bad question. The question is very broad but you could easily make it a good question by narrowing it down a little.
5. This is a good question. It is very specific but not a yes no question. It will provoke an in depth response that will give you a lot of information.
1b. When you develop a research topic you get to know the question a little more and it makes you think about the question a little more. You come up with topics and issues you would like to address.
2b. You can narrow a topic by looking at some of the key issues in your topic and by making a time frame for your topic.
2. This is a good question. The topic is specific and direct; there is no confusion when researching the topic. Also, there is an opportunity to provide your own opinion about how the news covered and what really happened according to your own findings.
3. This is a bad question. It is a simple yes or no question, and what exactly are you supposed to do after the yes or no part? It’s not specific on what to continue your writing about or what to research on.
4. This is a bad question. The question is very broad but you could easily make it a good question by narrowing it down a little.
5. This is a good question. It is very specific but not a yes no question. It will provoke an in depth response that will give you a lot of information.
1b. When you develop a research topic you get to know the question a little more and it makes you think about the question a little more. You come up with topics and issues you would like to address.
2b. You can narrow a topic by looking at some of the key issues in your topic and by making a time frame for your topic.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
week 1
I think this class will sharpen a variety of skills needed to survive the college level material. I’m looking to better my skills for research when doing projects or formal papers for my courses throughout my time here at East Bay. In addition, I’m expecting this course to show me new resources within the library and university and how exactly to go about using them to my benefit. For example, the SCAA, the OWL, and the library catalog online along with actually going into the library and just being able to know your way around. Since this is my first online class it will show me if I’m cut out for other online courses in the future. It is convenient around my softball schedule to have the oppurtunity to do classwork when I have the time rather than having to go into a classroom, but I think I do like the interaction of being in the classroom more than just taking an online course.
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