Assessment Description:

One way to disagree with a review is to question the expectations, or criteria, that an author has for the subject of his or her review. Describe how well the website you have chosen for your evaluation essay meets your expectations/criteria.

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SOLUTION to ENG-105-ONL5: English Composition I - Topic 5 DQ 2.

SAMPLE 1

Hello class,

Based on my review of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I believe it meets my expectations and criteria very well. The three main criteria I evaluated were authority, accuracy, and objectivity. In terms of authority, the NIMH website excels by being affiliated with the U.S. government and the National Institutes of Health. As Grand Canyon University (2022) notes, authority relates to how correct the website or document is and can be assessed by looking at who authored it and their credibility. Thus, the .gov domain and clear attribution to NIMH as a leading mental health research agency establish strong authority.

For accuracy, the NIMH site also performs well. Accuracy refers to the qualifications of the website or document including the publisher and institution (Grand Canyon University, 2022). As a government agency, NIMH is highly qualified to provide ADHD information. To further ensure the accuracy of the information presented, the website also cites reputable sources and recent studies. Lastly, I also found the NIMH website to be balanced and unbiased in its presentation of ADHD information. As Chapter 9 of Writing with Purpose explains, objectivity relates to the goals of the site and whether it shows bias. The NIMH site objectively presents multiple treatment options and acknowledges uncertainties about ADHD causes, avoiding bias toward any particular viewpoint.

While the site meets my criteria well, one area that could potentially be improved is including a date showing when the last update was done, this will reaffirm to the audience that all the sections have recent information. However, overall, I believe the NIMH website on ADHD is a highly credible and valuable resource that aligns closely with key criteria for evaluating online health information. The strong authority, accuracy, and objectivity make it a trustworthy source for the public seeking reliable ADHD information.

References

Grand Canyon University (2022). Writing with purpose. (2nd ed.)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (n.d.). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd