Assessment Description:
Which website did you choose to evaluate for your essay assignment? Please provide the URL of the website and the name. Post a message in which you describe your web site (at least one paragraph), and then offer some analysis of the website and how it meets the criteria (at least one more paragraph).
Which of the criteria you learned about earlier will you apply to the website and why? Do you feel your website matches up to the criteria, and does it appear to be an effective and valuable website? Use details and examples from the website to support your answer.
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
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SOLUTION to ENG-105: English Composition I - Topic 4 DQ 2.
SAMPLE 1
Hello class,
For my essay assignment, I chose to evaluate the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The URL is https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd.
The NIMH website on ADHD provides comprehensive information about this neurodevelopmental disorder, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. The site is organized into clear sections covering the basics of ADHD, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments and therapies, and current research. It also includes resources for finding help and participating in clinical trials. The information is presented in a straightforward, accessible manner suitable for a general audience while still maintaining scientific accuracy.
In analyzing this website, I plan to apply three key criteria which include; authority, accuracy, and objectivity Authority refers to how correct the website or document is and can be evaluated by looking at who authored it and their credibility (Grand Canyon University, 2022). The NIMH, as a leading federal agency for mental health research, clearly has strong authority on this topic. For accuracy, I will examine the qualifications of the publisher and the citations provided. Further, the .gov domain and references to peer-reviewed studies support the site's accuracy. Conversely, objectivity involves assessing potential bias and evaluating if the information is given in detail (Grand Canyon University, 2022). The NIMH site appears highly objective as it presents balanced information on various treatment approaches without promoting any particular option.
Based on my initial analysis, I feel this website strongly matches up to these criteria and is an effective, valuable resource for ADHD information. The government affiliation, scientific references, and balanced content presentation all contribute to its credibility. However, I look forward to conducting a more in-depth evaluation to fully assess its strengths and any potential weaknesses. I have to admit that this process of systematically applying criteria to evaluate online health information has already given me a greater appreciation for the importance of critically assessing sources.
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