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LaCretia Daniels

Eng-105

October 9, 2020

DR. P. Bamba

ADHD Review Site

Various disorders exist and one of them is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that is a mental health disorder. The disorder leads or might lead to above the normal levels of impulsive and hyperactive behaviors. Individuals suffering from this disorder also experience troubles in focusing their attention on a certain task or even remaining still for long moments. Similarly, as much as these disorders such as ADHD exist, various Web pages or medical Websites are available that provide essential information concerning such as a disorder. An example of such a Web page and the one that is selected for this discussion and the involved disorder is the National Institute of Mental Health, (NIMH). It is among the 27 large institutes and centers making up the National Institutes of Health. The institute was founded on 15th April 194 and has its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States. The parent organization is the National Institutes of Health and its mission is transforming an understanding as well as the treatment of the mental illnesses by offering basic and also clinical research that paves way for prevention, recovery, and even cure. After gaining essential insight into this Web page, the following discussion is a review of the Website by considering the criteria of reviewing that considers currency, coverage, accuracy, objectivity, and even authority.

As far as the above criterion is concerned, the essential aspect included here entails the modernity of the Web page. Despite having been created a long time ago, the page might be deemed as being current because it is updated regularly. The link to the website is also current as an individual might be directed to the website by just clicking the link to the Web page. Therefore, the link to the web page is up to date and the page is updated regularly according to the intentions of the Web page to be accessed by the majority of the individuals that require the services of the webpage. As a result, the Web page might be claimed to be important since the currency criterion has proven that the website is up to date.

Concerning the coverage criterion, the review of the website will be based on the evaluation of the links, and whether or not they complement the theme of the document. In this case and concerning the NIMH, it is important to argue that the links complement the theme of the document, i.e., the website. The other thing to consider is the balance between images and texts and whether information has been cited appropriately. Regarding the balancing of text and images, the issue has been considered especially where the image of the NIMH director, i.e., Joshua A. Gordon has been provided and the titles owned and this shows that the website is full of professionals. The information has also been correctly and appropriately cited.

Under this criterion, the distinction between the author and the Webmaster has to be considered and this has been made on the Web page. The other issue considered under the accuracy criterion is the provision of essential links that would aid in accessing the web page and in this case, the link has been provided for the website and this qualifies the website to be accurate whenever gauged under the accuracy criterion (Kapoun, 2019). The purpose of the document as well as the reason for producing it must be examined in this criterion and it has also been provided.

Under the objectivity aspect, the goals, or objectives that the page intends to meet have to be described as it has been done by the website. The issue of how detailed the website tends to be is also considered and, in this case, no individual would argue that the website is not detailed as a variety of information has been provided, (Janet, 2017). The opinions of the author are also important to consider under this criterion and undoubtedly, the author has provided opinions such as how useful people would find the website to be.

One of the important considerations under this criterion is how easy a person could access the website. In other words, it would entail the aspect of assessing the website without paying a fee(s). As for this website, an individual can access the site by following the link without paying a fee. The other thing considered in this criterion is whether the author and all that are involved in the website have provided the qualifications. The author and also the Managing Director have provided their credentials and qualifications, and these are important for revealing to the people that the website is highly important in dealing with the concerned disorder, i.e., ADHD

As mentioned under the introductory part, various disorders exist and the same case applies when it comes to the Web pages that provide essential information concerning these disorders. As an example, ADHD exists and its relevant Web page, i.e., the NIMH is available that offer important information concerning this disorder and has an important mission that would aid in dealing with the disorder. However, an individual would not identify the usefulness and relevancy of the web page without carrying a review of the website by considering the fiver criteria for the review. However, after doing the review, essential insight into the Web page will be realized.

Alexander, Janet E. & Tate, Marsha E. (2017). Evaluating Web Resources. Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University.

Jim Kapoun. (10th July 2019). Learn about evaluating sources: Five criteria for evaluating Web Pages.

https://www.niimh.nih.gov