CRAAP assignment website #2

Here is my take on the second website. Resource Quality Evaluation Worksheet

Title of the resource you are evaluating: Iroquois Indian Tribe History


Directions: Please evaluate your information source according to each of the criteria below by selecting the number that best represents your response.

Currency: The timeliness of the information
Is the information (while perhaps historic) current or out-of-date? Has it been revised or updated?
For example, if an historical text refers to a minority group using what would be considered derogatory language, rate it not current.
Not Applicable Not Current Somewhat Current Current Very Current
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The information is somewhat current. They refer to the Iroquois as "Indians" which is kind of out of date but at the same time was the term used historically.

Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Is the information at an appropriate level?
For example, an elementary textbook would not be at an appropriate level and therefore not relevant.
Not Applicable Not Relevant Somewhat Relevant Relevant Very Relevant
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I would score this a 3, relevant. This web-site is designed for people doing genealogical research. If you were doing this research about your ancestors, I think you would find it relevant.

Authority: The source of the information
What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
For example, an anonymous author on Wikipedia has far less authority than a named author on a website sponsored by a university.
Not Applicable Not Authoritative Somewhat Authoritative Authoritative Very Authoritative
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I would give this website a 1, not authoritative. This web-site is written by two individuals who started it ten years ago. It is not affiliated with an university, or any authority.

Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content.
Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
For example, information found on About.com is somewhat accurate because it is not supported by evidence and it is unclear whether the information is reviewed.
Not Applicable Not Accurate Somewhat Accurate Accurate Very Accurate
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I would give this web-site a 2 (somewhat accurate) for accuracy. I'm not saying it's not accurate, it's just that there is not any reference to where they got their information.

Purpose: The reason the information was published
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
For example, an anti-Semitic website has an inappropriate purpose that shares biased opinion with the goal of disseminating hate.
Not Applicable Inappropriate purpose Somewhat Appropriate Purpose Appropriate Purpose Very Appropriate Purpose
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I would give this web-site an appropriate purpose, a 3. I think for the purpose they designed it for, it is very appropriate. It is not meant to be a research site for doctoral candidates, just provide some information for families searching for their ancestors.