I was asked to preform a general internet search, and to find a recent topic that relates to my major, which is education. I searched "Education controversies 2015" and "Education arguments 2015," as well as for the year 2014 into Google. In this blog post, I will analyze and examine my findings, as well as determine their credibility.
I found the first two searches to be the most effective, perhaps due to the neutral language used in the search. Almost all searches dug up results related to Common Core, and the issues that are being brought up against it recently. Here are two sources I found to be most useful:
First source--testing it's reliability questions:
1) What is the URL?
The URL ends in .com--reliable source, owned by a company
The URL ends in .com--reliable source, owned by a company
2) Who is the author?
CBS News. There is no specific author's name provided.
CBS News. There is no specific author's name provided.
3) When was it last updated?
September 21st, 2014
September 21st, 2014
4) What is the purpose?
The article's purpose is to talk about Common Core, and explain what it is and what it would mean for schools and students. It also provides first-hand opinions of various teachers, school district staff and parents, in order to inform the readers of the pros and cons of the subject.
The article's purpose is to talk about Common Core, and explain what it is and what it would mean for schools and students. It also provides first-hand opinions of various teachers, school district staff and parents, in order to inform the readers of the pros and cons of the subject.
5) Are there graphics on the article's page?: There are minimal graphics, and the only one actually included in the article is a depiction of what a standard math question for a first-grade student would look like, in a Common Core program.
6) What is the author's position on the subject?
The source seems unbiased, as they offer positive and negative accounts of the program. I do not believe the source is trying to gain anything from persuading their readers to believe one thing or another, but rather informing them of possible outcomes.
The source seems unbiased, as they offer positive and negative accounts of the program. I do not believe the source is trying to gain anything from persuading their readers to believe one thing or another, but rather informing them of possible outcomes.
7) Are there any links provided?
There are some quotes that are hyperlinked to another article, that also discuss Common Core. It also provides a "More Info" section at the bottom of the article with a couple different links.
There are some quotes that are hyperlinked to another article, that also discuss Common Core. It also provides a "More Info" section at the bottom of the article with a couple different links.
Second Source--testing it's reliability questions:
1) What is the URL?
The URL ends in .com, which shows that it is owned by a company.
The URL ends in .com, which shows that it is owned by a company.
2) Who is the author?
Jordan Ellenburg, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, wrote this article and others.
Jordan Ellenburg, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, wrote this article and others.
3) When was the post last updated?
June 16th, 2015
June 16th, 2015
4) What is the article's purpose?
The article's purpose is to provide a different perspective on Common Core. The author suggests his reservations towards the new program, and wants to inform the readers of these as well. The author also uses a persuasive writing method, as to get more people against the program.
The article's purpose is to provide a different perspective on Common Core. The author suggests his reservations towards the new program, and wants to inform the readers of these as well. The author also uses a persuasive writing method, as to get more people against the program.
5) Are their any graphics?
There are no graphics in the article.
There are no graphics in the article.
6) What is the author's position on the subject?
The source is biased, and completely one-sided. The author wants the readers to believe his opinion, so he would benefit if they agreed to his points made. Most of the information is primarily based on opinions, however, they are backed up with facts and statistics.
The source is biased, and completely one-sided. The author wants the readers to believe his opinion, so he would benefit if they agreed to his points made. Most of the information is primarily based on opinions, however, they are backed up with facts and statistics.
7) Are there any links on the page?
There are no links that lead to more information or other articles discussing Common Core.
There are no links that lead to more information or other articles discussing Common Core.
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