Website Evaluation

The article that I chose deals with child abuse and neglect. It has information on how to prevent and spot the warning signs of abuse. It also has ways to contact child abuse hotlines.

Who?
1. Has someone taken responsibility for the content of this Web site?
The content of the website that I chose has three different authors. Joanna Saisan, M.S.W., Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. each authored the site on my material. The authors also gave information about companies and organizations to contact if a person believes they have witnessed some sort of child abuse. 

2. Is information about the author or organization clearly stated?
The information about the authors is located at the end of the website. Their names are given. Also, they have stated the information needed to contact the organizations in which a person should contact if abuse is found.

3. Can you contact the company or author through a real world postal address or phone number?
The authors of this site have clearly stated the organizations to contact in case of child abuse. Phone numbers and additional web address are given to the readers.


What?
1. Are there links to other or alternative viewpoints?
The website that I chose has many different websites with more viewpoints on child abuse. Each of the additional links gives more information and contact numbers if needed.

2. Does the site clearly state the topics that it intends to address?
The website clearly states that child abuse is occuring within our nation. It also addresses the different types of abuse, not only physical abuse.

3. Does the information seem complete and consistent?
The information portrayed to the readers of this website shows great consistency with the information given.


When?
1. Is it important that the information you're looking for be absolutely current?
It is majorly imporatnt that the information that a person is looking for be current.

2. Is a reference date provided to show when the material was put online, or when it was last updated?
The content of the website that I chose seems to be updated on a regular basis. The text was just recently updated in January 2012.

3. Do the links work?
After testing out the links provided on the website, I found that each link works and has more useful information.

Why?
1. Can I get the information faster offline?
It is not faster to try to get this information offline. It is easier to obtain this information online. 

2. Does the online material I'm finding suit my needs?
The material that I found well-suited my needs on gaining knowledge on child abuse in the United States. 

3. Am I able to verify this information?
I was able to verify the information that I found on the website that I chose. I was able to cross-reference the information and check the sources of the authors.