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Water in California: Evaluating Sources

Guide to support Quantitative Assignment #2

Evaluating Websites - CAPOW!

Website Evaluation Practice

Examine these sites and determine if they meet the CAPOW criteria outlined in the video above.

Currency
Authority
Purpose
Objectivity
Writing Style

"Obama's Declaration of Swine Flu Emergency Prompts Pro-Swine-Flu Republican Response"
from The Onion - America's Finest News Source
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Is this reputable news?
GenoChoice
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What is the purpose of this site?
Dihydrogen Monoxide - DHMO
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Is this a dangerous chemical?
Institute for Historical Review
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What is the viewpoint?
Illegal Immigration is a Crime
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Is there bias?
True but Little Known Facts about Women and AIDS
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Is the list true / factual?
The Dangers of Bread
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interesting research conclusions
Save the Guinea Worm Foundation
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