short career research paper in APA format
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research_project_phase_3_example.pdf
Research Project Phase 3
Karin Schneider
Evaluating Sources - http://www.umuc.edu/library/guides/web.shtml
Criterion #1: Authority
1. Is it clear who is sponsoring the creation and maintenance of the page? 2. Is there information available describing the purpose of the sponsoring
organization?
3. Is there a way of verifying the legitimacy of the page's sponsor? For instance, is a phone number or address available to contact for more information?
4. Is it clear who developed and wrote the material? Are his/her qualifications for writing on this topic clearly stated? Is there contact information for the author of
the material?
Criterion #2: Accuracy
1. Are the sources for factual information given so they can be verified? 2. Is it clear who has the responsibility for the accuracy of the information presented? 3. If statistical data is presented in graphs or charts, are they labeled clearly? 4. Are there errors you can substantiate in the data presented?
Criterion #3: Objectivity
1. Is the page and the information included provided as a public service? 2. Is it free of advertising? 3. If there is advertising on the page, is it clearly separated from the informational
content?
4. Are there any other signs of bias?
Criterion #4: Currency
1. Are there dates on the page to indicate the following: 2. a. When the page was written?
b. When the page was first placed on line?
c. When the page was last revised or edited?
3. Are there any other indications that the material is updated frequently to ensure currency of the data?
4. If the information is published in print in different editions, is it clear what edition the page is from?
5. Are the links on the page up-to-date?
Criterion #5: Coverage
1. Is there an indication that the page has been completed and is not still under construction?
2. If there is a print equivalent to the Web page, is there clear indication of whether the entire work or only a portion of it is available on the Web?
3. If the material is from a work that is out of copyright (as is often the case with a dictionary or thesaurus), has there been an effort to update the material to make it
more current?
4. Is there any other evidence of omissions? 5. Does it cover the subject adequately?
Studio Artist
http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/aah/files/Guide_to_Careers_in_Studio_Art.pdf
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Specific sources are not given, just a general statement. The responsibility for the accuracy of
the data is unclear. The charts are clear and well labeled.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated with last revised date. Last revised date is over 7 years old. No other evidence of
updating.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject thoroughly.
Conclusion
Good source
http://louisville.edu/career/students/career-planning/what-to-do-with-a-
major-in-1/Studio%20Art%20II%20final.pdf
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
No sources given and responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is not dated. Items listed as links do not work as links.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject adequately.
Conclusion
Okay source
http://www.career.unm.edu/majors/fine_arts/studio_art.pdf
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources unclear and responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is not dated.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject adequately.
Conclusion
Okay source
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are given. Charts are clear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated and includes information about planned updates.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject thoroughly.
Conclusion
Best source
Computer Software Engineer
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos303.htm
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are given. Charts are clear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated and includes information about planned updates.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject thoroughly.
Conclusion
Best source
http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers04.htm
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are not given and responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated with most recent update.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject briefly.
Conclusion
Good source
http://www.careeroverview.com/computer-software-engineering-
careers.html
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are given but responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free but contains advertising. Advertising is not separated from informational
content.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is not dated with original date of creation or date of any revisions.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject adequately.
Conclusion
Poor source
Information Security Crime Investigator
http://www.sans.org/20coolestcareers/#job1
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are not given and responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free but contains advertising. Advertisements are separated from informational
content with the notable exception of links to courses given by the sponsor of the page.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is not dated.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject briefly.
Conclusion
Poor/biased source
http://www.infosecinstitute.com/jobs/computer-crime-investigator.html
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are not given and responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free but contains advertising. Advertisements are separated from informational
content including links to courses given by the sponsor of the page.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is not dated.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject briefly.
Conclusion
Poor/biased source
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/computer-forensics-and-
crime-investigators
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Source is given but responsibility for accuracy is unclear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free but contains advertising. Advertisements are not separated from
informational content.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated, with no indication of revisions.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject briefly.
Conclusion
Poor source
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Sources are given. Charts are clear.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. No other signs of bias.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated and includes information about planned updates.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject thoroughly.
Conclusion
Best source
https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/science-technology/computer-
forensics.html
Criterion 1: Authority
The sponsor of the page is clear and verifiable, but the specific author is not identified.
Criterion 2: Accuracy
No source given.
Criterion 3: Objectivity
Page is provided free with no advertising. It is a specific job listing, not factual information about
the career.
Criterion 4: Currency
Page is dated with original and revised dates.
Criterion 5: Coverage
Page appears complete and covers the subject briefly.
Conclusion
Good source
Bibliography
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor. (2009, December 17). Artists and Related Workers.
Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
Thorough and detailed overview of career. Includes nature of work, training, job
outlook, and salary/earnings.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor. (2009, December 17). Computer Software Enginners
and Computer Programmers. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos303.htm
Thorough and detailed overview of career. Includes nature of work, training, job
outlook, and salary/earnings.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor. (2009, December 17). Private Detectives and
Investigators. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm
Thorough and detailed overview of career. Includes nature of work, training, job
outlook, and salary/earnings.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor. (2010, March 19). Computer Software Enginner.
Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers04.htm
Brief description of career. Job description, required training, salary, and job outlook.
Career Overview. (n.d.). Computer Software Engineering Careers, Jobs, and Career Information. Retrieved
from http://www.careeroverview.com/computer-software-engineering-careers.html
Broad description of career. Overview of the work, education, and historical earnings
information.
Central Intelligence Agency. (2012, March 8). Computer Forensics Engineer. Retrieved from
https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/science-technology/computer-forensics.html
Description of specific job opening. Includes description of work, requirements and
salary.
Geteducated.com. (2011). Computer Forensics and Crime Investigators. Retrieved from
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/computer-forensics-and-crime-investigators
Brief description of career. Focus primarily on education/training requirements.
InfoSec Institute. (n.d.). Computer Crime Investigators. Retrieved from
http://www.infosecinstitute.com/jobs/computer-crime-investigator.html
Brief description of career. Includes job description and salary and outlook information.
The SANS Institute. (n.d.). The 20 Coolest Jobs in Information Security. Retrieved from
http://www.sans.org/20coolestcareers/#job1
Very brief career description, primarily focuses on how to be successful in this career.
The University of Texas at Austin. (2005, Jan). Guide to Careers in Studio Art. Retrieved from
http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/aah/files/Guide_to_Careers_in_Studio_Art.pdf
Thorough description of career. Includes skills, career opportunities, earnings, graduate
school options, and strategies to prepare for career.
University of Louisville. (n.d.). What Can I Do with a Major in Studio Art. Retrieved from
http://louisville.edu/career/students/career-planning/what-to-do-with-a-major-in-
1/Studio%20Art%20II%20final.pdf
Brief description of career. Includes job overview, employment requirements, and
suggested strategies for finding work with specific employers/industries.
University of New Mexico. (n.d.). What Can I Do with a Major in Studio Art? Retrieved from
http://www.career.unm.edu/majors/fine_arts/studio_art.pdf
Brief description of career. Includes job description, employment requirements, and
employers/industries.
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