WEBSITE LINK #4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
  https://www.livescience.com/25486-students-cell-questions-nigms.html
CURRENCY/ TIMELINESS: When the information was published and the importance the date as it relates to the topic.
 ·   Is currency important for your topic? Is it a science, technology, or health-related topic?
    The information on the page is a science topic and current, up-to-date information is very   important.
 ·   When was the Web page originally published, last updated or revised?
    The website was created over five years ago with no date given for updating.
 ·   Are all of the links on the page functional? Can you determine if there is new information on the page? 
    The links on the page are function and it cannot be determined if the page contains new information.
 REVELANCE/ COVERAGE OF THE TOPIC: The degree to which the information fulfils your information need.
 ·   How relevant to your topic is the information? How on-topic is it?
    The information is relevant and on topic.
 ·   Can you find the same or better information in another source?
    I can find the same or better information in another source. 
  Is it the type of information needed? (i.e. background, detailed history, statistics, primary source)
    Most of the information is needed for the topic of types of cells.
  Is there enough information or do you need to find additional information on your topic?
    There is not enough information for the topic and additional information is needed.
 AUTHORITY: Who is providing this information and are they a reliable source.
 Who is responsible for the information on the page (the author, creator, sponsor?)
    The webpage consists of a team of writers that provide new stories about science.
  Are there any author credentials given? Can you determine the author’s age, level of expertise, etc. Are they experts on the subject? “Google” the author or site sponsor’s name to find out more.
For the specific article on types of cells, the author’s credentials were not given and a Google search did not provide information. However, the page provided credentials for other writers of the website. Their credentials range in varying degrees. The writers have advanced degrees in environmental sciences, mechanical engineering, scientific writing, biology, neuroscience.
  If there is a group or organization (called a corporate author) creating the page, establish the group’s authority. “Google” the name. Are they a well-known, reputable organization for this subject? Learn about the organization on their home page. Look for “About Us” on the home page.
    About Us: For the science geek in everyone, Live Science breaks down the stories behind the most interesting news and photos on the Internet, while also digging up fascinating discoveries that hit on a broad range of fields, from dinosaurs and archaeology to wacky physics and astronomy to health and human behavior. If you want to learn something interesting every day, Live Science is the place for you.
 ACCURACY: The truthfulness and correctness of the information.
  Where did the information on the page come from? Did the sponsor/author of the page create the information? If not, the original source should be cited on the page.
    The author of the article created the information based on an interview.  Most of the information is scientific.
  Are there cited sources or links to the original source of the information?
    There is a link to a webpage where someone can find additional information.
  Can you verify any of the information in other independent sources or from your own knowledge?
    Most of the information is accurate from my own knowledge and other independent sources, however some of the information is biased.
 PURPOSE: The reason the Web page/site exists, and the point of view of the author/sponsor.
  Is the page promoting something that might cause biases? (such as opinions, products, ideas)
    The article is an interview with mostly factual information. There are a couple of questions where opinions are asked.
  Is the information based on facts or is it opinion? If opinion, is it based upon logical thinking? Is the author using good evidence for their opinion?
Most of the information is based on facts and a small portion is based on opinion. The opinion is based on logical thinking and the author is using evidence for their opinion. One question asked, ‘What is your favorite cell?’ The response was neurons then a factual explanation about neurons.
  What is the purpose of the Web site sponsoring this page? Is the domain for the site a .org (an organization), .edu (an educational site), .gov (a federal government site), .mil (a military site), .com (a commercial site), .net (a web-sponsoring site), .TV (a television site)… to name the most well-known domains. Other domains describe state government sites (Texas government sites: state.tx.us) and sites from other countries that use the country abbreviation as the domain.
The purpose is to provide interesting scientific news stories for readers. 
The domain for the site is a commercial site (.com).

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