Website Critiques

Website 1 : Close Indian Point

URL : http /www .riverkeeper .org /campaign .php /indian_point

Authority : Who is the author and what are his or her qualifications ? Who is the publisher and what is the purpose of the site

Riverkeeper , Inc . is an organization with the aim of campaigning in protecting the natural habitat of human . This environmental pursuit of the group taking this endeavor fights for the closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant which is a threat to the neighborhoods

Verifiability : Are sources provided

There are no sources but the

site contains reliable and related links to support the general information provided by the site

Timeliness : Is the information current ? When was it posted and /or last updated

The content of the site is obviously updated because it uses data and statistics which are up-to-date . Exposing the risks of the said plant the provided contents are generally related to the purpose of the website

Relevance : Does the material contain unsubstantiated generalizations

It contains substance to what its principle is

Bias : Is the language emotional or inflammatory ? Does the information represent a single opinion or a range of opinions

Although the site only shows all facts about Indian Point nuclear power plant the risk and threat it may bring to the community , it is still making sense if we view the purpose of the site

liness : Is the page arranged in an that makes sense ? Are underlying assumptions identifiable ? Is the information consistent

Consistency with the data is supported with the provided helpful links and official websites related to the campaign of Indian Point nuclear power plant closure . Links of reports and findings are also listed in the site

Clarity : Is the information clearly stated ? Does the author define important terms

The Riverkeeper organization , as the standing author of the site clearly defines its motive of providing such information to raise the provision and awareness of people about the harm that Indian Point nuclear power plant can be brought to the community

Validity : Do the facts presented support the conclusions

It is with conjunction with the main purpose of the site to prevent natural disaster due to environmental pollution as a whole and make the area suitable for human living

Website 2 : Hudson Valley Architecture

URL : http /www .hudsonrivervalley .net /themes /FederalEra .php

Authority : Who is the author and what are his or her qualifications ? Who is the publisher and what is the purpose of the site

Hudson River Valley Institute owns the website . It is situated at Marist College

3399 North Road , Poughkeepsie , New York . The website purpose is to promote the national heritage of American people specifically the Hudson Valley Architecture . It showcases different house styles from colonial to contemporary . The site contains historical background on each themes presented

Verifiability : Are sources provided

Sources to support the information provided is not provided but there are suggested reading which may relate to the information present in the site

Timeliness : Is the information current ? When was it posted and...