Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?
Write a short analysis of the nutrition website or blog following the template below.
Web site: Give URL for home page. I need to be able to reference your site. This needs to be a web site or blog, not a single page from a site.
Using the CRAAP framework, assess your site. Assess the Purpose, Authority, Relevance, Currency and Accuracy of your site. Then complete a short analysis and make a recommendation.
Purpose:
What is the purpose of the website or blog? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?.
Authority:
Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?
What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?
What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Examples:
.com (commercial),
.edu (educational),
.gov (U.S. government),
.org (nonprofit organization),
.net (network)Relevance:
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level for the audience? (i.e. not too elementary or advanced)
Currency:
When was the information published or posted?
Has the information been revised or updated?
Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?
Are the links functional?
Accuracy:
Where does the information come from?
Is the information supported by evidence?
Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?
Analysis: What did you like/dislike about the site? Does this website serve its purposes? Would you
recommend this web site as a reliable source for nutrition information? Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Why or why not?
You will be graded on solid, developed ideas; relevant information; spelling and grammar.
Answer each question responsibly. Always ask “Why?” and provide your explanation. Remember to support your inferences with examples. I love clauses that begin with the word “because”.
I am expecting at least 1000 words. Cut, copied, and pasted visuals do not count as writing, although they are appreciated! I am a visual learner.
You pick any nutrition website basically! Except http://eatright.org/ and http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
The topic of the article you go with must be based on: How to lose weight in the healthiest way and keep that weight off after pausing your diet?
This will be done on a doc;I’d love if you could label out each section : ex : “accuracy(in bold) then your answer to the question) etc