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Evaluating Web Sites
The World Wide Web offers student researchers a wealth of interesting and valuable information. But unlike libraries and research institutions, people who create web sites need no particular qualifications or expertise. Therefore, you must learn how to assess the authority and validity of information that you find on the internet. Try asking yourself the following key questions when you are locating web-based resources:
• authority — Who created the web site? What are the person’s credentials? Is biographical information included? Is the person connected with a university, research institution, governmnet site, or reputable organization?
• currency — When was the page last updated? How current is the information?
• support — Are there links to other sites on the same topic? Are these links connected to reputable organizations? Does the information match what you see in your textbook? Is it supported by other sources on the same topic?
• purpose and audience — to whom is this web site directed? Does the web site communicate a certain political opinion? Does the site seem biased in any way? How do you know?
• accessibility — Is the site easy to use? Do all the links work? Is the language clear? Is the layout logical?
Although McGraw-Hill Ryerson monitors all Internet links on a regular basis, we are not responsible for the content of any external links.
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| What is globalization? | ||
| A definition of globalization offered by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. This is part of a larger web site that challenges us to consider issues associated with globalization and to promote understanding of the dilemmas that globalization presents to policy makers. ( http://www.globalization101.org/What_is_Globalization.html ) | ||
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| Globalization Guide | ||
| An informative introduction to globalization with page-long explanations on a broad range of topics that help build understandings of globalization. The site was produced by the Australian APEC Centre, which believes that globalization is a “force for good.” Note that the site was produced in 2002. ( http://www.globalisationguide.org ) | ||
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| A Student’s Guide to Globalization | ||
| “A Student’s Guide to Globalization is part of the Globalization 101 site sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. This is a student-oriented, issues-based resource that sorts information into categories such as “Issue Briefs,” “News Analyses,” and “Ask the Expert.” ( http://www.globalization101.org ) | ||
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| The Journey of Joane Cardinal-Schubert | ||
| “The Journey of Joane Cardinal-Schubert” is an article that first appeared in Legacy, Alberta’s heritage, arts, and culture magazine. The article includes Cardinal-Schubert’s comments on her identity as an artist and as a member of the Kainai people, as well as on her life and artistic goals. ( http://www.abheritage.ca/abarts/articles/articles_legacy_jschubert.htm ) | ||
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| How to Create a Mind Map | ||
| This step-by-step description of how to create a mind map includes clear, helpful directions and explanations. ( http://www.jcu.edu.au/studying/services/studyskills/mindmap/howto.html ) | ||
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| Globalization and the Politics of Identity | ||
| “Globalization and the Politics of Identity,” an article by Thomas Hylland Eriksen, first appeared in UN Chronicle. Eriksen teaches social anthropology at the University of Oslo. UN Chronicle is published by the United Nations Department of Public Information ( http://folk.uio.no/geirthe/UNChron.html ) | ||
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| Sacred Destinations | ||
| This site is an online travel guide and atlas of more than 1300 sacred sites and pilgrimage destinations related to a variety of faith traditions in more than 54 countries. The site also contains more than 10 000 photographs. ( http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ ) | ||
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| Friends of the Lubicon | ||
| Friends of the Lubicon is an advocacy group that informs supporters of the latest news on the struggle of this First Nation. Based in Toronto, the group was one of those that helped the Lubicon take their case beyond Canada to win the support of organizations such as Amnesty International and the United Nations. ( http://tao.ca/~FOL/ ) | ||
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| Transnational Corporations | ||
| The web site for Transnational Corporations, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, contains information on the world’s top non-financial transnational corporations. ( http://www.unctad.org/TEMPLATES/Page.asp?intItemID=2926&lang=1 ) | ||
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| Journal of Foreign Affairs | ||
| The Journal of Foreign Affairs is produced by the Council on Foreign Relations, a U.S. non-profit organization. The online version provides current and background information on a number of topics related to globalization and international politics. ( http://www.foreignaffairs.org/ ) | ||
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| The Big Banana Split | ||
| The web site of the New Internationalist features a 1999 issue titled “The Big Banana Split,” which highlighted bananas and their role in global trade and development. ( http://www.newint.org/issue317/title317.htm ) | ||
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| Banana Trade Information | ||
| The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development features market information on the banana trade. ( http://www.unctad.org/infocomm/anglais/indexen.htm ) | ||
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| Delmonte | ||
| Delmonte’s web site includes corporate social responsibility and corporate governance reports, statements, photos, and videos. ( http://www.delmonte.com ) | ||
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| Chiquita | ||
| Chiquita’s web site includes corporate social responsibility and corporate governance reports, statements, photos, and videos. ( http://www.chiquita.com ) | ||
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| Dole | ||
| Dole’s web site includes corporate social responsibility and corporate governance reports, statements, photos, and videos ( http://www.dole.com ) | ||
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| Boycott Mania | ||
| This web site includes a reprint of an article assessing the importance of boycotts and buycotts. ( http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0731-03.htm ) | ||
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| Metis Nation | ||
| The web site of the Metis National Council includes details about the culture and history of the Metis people, their rights, and their forms of government. Sections of the site are dedicated to Metis youth and Metis women and to current issues of The Metis Nation. ( http://www.metisnation.ca/ ) | ||
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| Metis Nations of Alberta | ||
| The web site of the Metis Nation of Alberta includes information on the history and culture of Metis people in Alberta and discussions of current issues, such as conflicts with provincial governments over harvesting rights. ( http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx ) | ||
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| Cato Policy Report | ||
| This site provides a full transcript from the Cato Policy Report of the discussion between Tyler Cowen and Benjamin Barber. ( http://www.cato.org/pubs/policy_report/v25n3/cpr-25n3.pdf ) | ||
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| Nunatsiaq News | ||
| Nunatsiaq News is a weekly newspaper published in Inuktitut and English, with some articles in French. The newspaper has been published in Iqualuit since 1973 and is available in communities across Nunavut. Current articles are available online. ( http://www.nunatsiaq.com/ ) | ||
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| Our Language, Our Selves | ||
| The full text of “Our Language, Our Selves” (p. 60 of Exploring Globalization) is available on this web site. The lead to this article says, “Parents, with the help of schools and government, will be key to making Inuktitut a living, working language in the generations ahead.” ( http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/our.html ) | ||
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| The CIA World Factbook, Bolivia | ||
| The entry for Bolivia at the web site for The CIA World Factbook includes details about the country’s geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military, as well as transnational issues. ( https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bl.html ) | ||
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| The Digital Divide | ||
| The Digital Divide Network is a project of TakingITGlobal, an online organization that connects young people around the world. Young people are invited to build their own online community, publish blogs, share documents and discussions, and post news, events, and articles. ( http://www.digitaldivide.net/ ) | ||
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