Wikipedia Activity - Global Warming

Step One: Click Here to go to link

Step Two: Read

Step three: What stance on Global Warming does the article appear to take?
I think that this article is based on the assumption that Global Warming is caused primarily by human activities, however it does not seem to deny that natural causes are attributing to the problem. It focuses its attention on how severely human activities contribute to the problem based on scientific findings. This article also believes that the results can be devastating and effect life forms that are crucial to human existence.

Step Four:

The popular media and the public often confuse global warming with the ozone hole, i.e., the destruction of stratospheric ozone by chlorofluorocarbons.[57][58] Although there are a few areas of linkage, the relationship between the two is not strong. Reduced stratospheric ozone has had a slight cooling influence on surface temperatures, while increased tropospheric ozone has had a somewhat larger warming effect.

Step Five:
Supporting the claim

Web Page Evaluation Checklist

Name of page: Ozone Hole & Global Warming FAQ – Union of Concerned Scientist
Address/URL: http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/science/ozone-hole-and-gw-faq.html
Date Accessed: June 19, 2011
How did you find the page? Linked from a goole search engine. Searched for Ozone hole and global warming

DOMAIN

What is the domain of the page? .org

Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility? I think it helps add to the page's credibility because it is a .org

AUTHOR/AUTHORITY

Is the author of the page identified?
Is the author of the page an individual? No
If no individual author is identified, is the corporation, institution, organization or group responsible for the web site clearly identified? Yes – Union of Concerned Scientist


If the author is a corporation/institution/organization or other group:
Does the organization have a reputation for credibility? N/A
Does the organization explain its purpose, mission, goals, or guiding principles? Yes on their «About Us Page»
Does the organization provide the names of its officers, editors, staff or other major participants? Yes under a staff list link
Does the organization provide contact information Yes
Does the organization appear to filter the information appearing under its name? Yes
Does the organization display any obvious signs of bias? Yes – Scientif Bias but that is a proven research
In conclusion, do you think that this organization is qualified to present the information found on its web page? Yes

INTENT

Is the purpose of the page clearly stated?
Yes – through a mission statement

What is or appears to be the purpose of the page?
For example, to:
Mostly Inform – to inform people of problems but also to persuade you to become a part of the organization. But it is a more informative website.

Does the page contain advertisements? Do the ads distract from the page’s content, affect the page’s reliability, or appear to be the main focus of the page? Might they be necessary to support the organization responsible for the page? No Advertisments


INTENDED AUDIENCE

Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page?
Enthusatics, Scientist, Researchers, Citizens, High School and College Students

Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? Yes

CURRENTNESS

When was the information on the page created or last updated? July 19, 2009

Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? Yes

Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? Maintained


RELIABILITY

Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny?
It appears to be input from its staff members – scientist who are qualified.

Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? Yes as references

Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem?

The page appears to have valuable information and be credible.

CONCLUSIONS

Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? Yes

Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research?
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? Yes

Against the claim

Web Page Evaluation Checklist
 
Name of page:  Watts Up With That
Address/URL:  http://wattsupwiththat.com/2011/04/21/ozone-hole-caused-a-great-deal-of-the-climate-change-thats-been-observed/
Date Accessed: 
How did you find the page? Linked for a google site - searched "ozone hole is the cause of global warming"
 
DOMAIN
 
What is the domain of the page? .com
 
Do you feel that the domain type helps add to or lessen the page’s credibility? Yes I think a .com is less credible because it is easy for anyone to create a .com website
 
AUTHOR/AUTHORITY
 
Is the author of the page identified?
      Is the author of the page an individual? Yes - Anthony Watts
  
  
If the author is an individual:
      Is the author clearly affiliated with a corporation, institution, organization or group? N/A
      If so, does this affiliation lend credibility to the author? N/A
      Are the author’s educational, occupational or other credentials identified? Yes Clearly and Credible
      Is the author a professional in the field or a layperson interested in the subject? Meteorologist and Business Owner Studying the Area being questioned
      Does the author present any other evidence that supports his/her ability to accurately present the information that he/she is presenting? Yes Research published in a Science Magazine Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science
      Does the author display any obvious bias (religious, political, commercial or other)? Not really
      Is the author the original creator of the information presented? Yes
Does the author provide his/her contact information (usually an e-mail address)? No provides a form in which he will respond to you by email
      In conclusion, do you feel that the author is qualified to present the information found on his/her web page? I think he had an understanding of what is happening, but no i do not feel that he is fully qualified.
  
 
INTENT
 
Is the purpose of the page clearly stated? No
 
What is or appears to be the purpose of the page?
            For example, to:
            Inform to talk about new ideas and ideas the author is passionate about or has educational background to comment on or talk about
 
Does the page contain advertisements? Yes
Do the ads distract from the page’s content, affect the page’s reliability, or appear to be the main focus of the page? Not really   Might they be necessary to support the organization responsible for the page? No
 
 
INTENDED AUDIENCE
 
Who appears to be the intended audience for this information/page?
           I think anybody researching the idea with questions. High School and older.
 
Does the level or complexity of information provided, the vocabulary used, and the overall tone of the information/page match your needs? N/A
 
CURRENTNESS
 
When was the information on the page created or last updated? April 12, 2011
Are the dates of articles, news stories, newsletters, reports and other publications given? Yes
Is the page properly maintained or does it have broken links, outdated events calendars or other signs of neglect? Maintained
   
RELIABILITY
 
Is the content peer-reviewed, authenticated by experts, or subject to some sort of editorial scrutiny?
No
Does the page display any awards given by reliable sources, or link to favorable site reviews by reliable sources? Not really quotes from institutions and journals
Considering your answers to the previous questions, other observations you’ve made, and your overall sense of the page, how reliable does this source seem? It seems like a good page to visit for an opinion and reflection on research. But I would not base all of my findings on this page I would want to continue researching other pages. The author has the ability to post what he wants without others review prior and he can be bias if he chooses.
 
 
CONCLUSIONS
 
Do you feel that this source is appropriate for your current assignment or information need? Not really
Would you recommend this source to a friend doing similar research?
What reservations, if any, do you have about the source? No