Research Project Phase 3: Evaluating Web Sources

Research Project Phase 3: Evaluating Web Sources

Business Administration

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm

Criterion #1: Authority

Is it clear who is sponsoring the creation and maintenance of the page?

It is quite clear and obvious that the page is created and maintained by BLS.Gov.

Is there information available describing the purpose of the sponsoring organization?

The title of the webpage gives a brief idea about the purpose of the page but nothing is given in detail.

Is there a way of verifying the legitimacy of the page's sponsor? For instance, is a phone number or address available to contact for more information?

Yes, the phone number is provided for further help.

Is it clear who developed and wrote the material? Are his/her qualifications for writing on this topic clearly stated? Is there contact information for the author of the material?

No, the credibility of the writer is not mentioned anywhere on the website.

Criterion #2: Accuracy

Are the sources for factual information given so they can be verified?

Yes, sources are mentioned but mostly derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rather than external sources.

Is it clear who has the responsibility for the accuracy of the information presented?

Yes, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics takes the responsibility of this website

If statistical data is presented in graphs or charts, are they labeled clearly?

Yes, statistical data is given at certain points of the web source.

Are there errors you can substantiate in the data presented?

No, the data seems authenticated from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Criterion #3: Objectivity

Is the page and the information included provided as a public service?

Yes, it is provided for all the citizens of the US to use as needed.

Is it free of advertising?

Yes, the website is free from external advertisements.

If there is advertising on the page, is it clearly separated from the informational content?

No advertisements on the page.

Are there any other signs of bias?

There do not seem to be any signs of biasness on the page. It seems to be an authentic source provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the assistance of professionals and budding career builders.

Criterion #4: Currency

Are there dates on the page to indicate the following?

When the page was written?

Yes, the publishing data has been provided on the page to represent when the page was written and published.

b.When the page was first placed on line?

Yes, the publishing data has been provided on the page to represent when the page was written and published.

c.When the page was last revised or edited?

There is no indication of the revision date or editing that was done to the page.

Are there any other indications that the material is updated frequently to ensure currency of the data?

No, there is no indication that the material is updated frequently. The only thing that is mentioned is the publishing date.

If the information is published in print in different editions, is it clear what edition the page is from?

The website and the page do not have different editions.

Are the links on the page up-to-date?

Yes, the ...