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Jobs Leave Third World, Radicals Cheer |
Accuracy:
This article was published by The Dartmouth Review at Dartmouth College.
It appears to contain accurate data, since it is a news publication from an
accredited college. Furthermore, it provides specific examples of mistreatment
in the workforce, and provides information on protests that were carried out
to stand up for the rights of individuals working in unjust situations. Authority: This article was published by an independent author of The Dartmouth Review, an affiliate of Dartmouth College. He states his opinions within the article which may lead the reader to feel information presented might be bias. Even the title is opinionated with the use of the term "Radicals Cheer." Objectivity: This article definitely has an objective which is to show how the Workers Rights Consortium is affecting the lives of third world workers. While it advocates against mistreatment of workers, it also disqualifies the work of the Workers Rights Consortium as humanitarians, since they caused many to lose their jobs. Currency: This article was posted on April 24, 2000. However, the website is current and continues to post current publications on many different issues. Coverage: It was easy to download the webpage, especially since it is a one page article. The webpage/article is also in HTML format so any internet user can access it without special programs like acrobat or codes. An image of a Nike sweatshop is the only image on the page and seems to be appropriate. On the other hand, there were problems with the site. For one, it is impossible to get back to the article without using the toolbar's BACK button after clicking links on the page. Also, many links did not work when they were selected, even the contact us link. |
Clean Clothes Campaign |
Accuracy: This site
appears to be legitimate and contains accurate data. The site seems to be
devoted to one main, important cause. It publicizes demonstrations,
news, and special events about poor working conditions in brandname garment
corporations around the world. Its non-profit status (.org) also makes it
credible. Authority: The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) website is a non-profit organization. The site is maintained by campaign leaders and has links to many of them. Objectivity: The site definitely has an objective. The aim is to inform and appeal to the world-public about poor working conditions in brandname garment corporations around the world. They want to put pressure on these companies to help bring about change in these employment factories. Currency: This site is very current. It's opening page contains a recent demonstration dated October 18, 2002. The site also shows the frequent management by listing many events that have occurred in the past several months. The site does not offer an original publication date. The site does however, offer many links; each one is accessible and directs you to valuable resources. The links also provide current information. Coverage: The Clean Clothes Campaign site is very easy to navigate and download onto the screen. “Clean Clothes” is a free site that can be accessible to any user with basic internet connection. Additional software is not required. This site did not include many graphics, however the topic and layout of the site did not require many. The creator of the site used the necessary elements to present the information. All links and information provided was accurate and up-to-date. |
SweatshopWatch.org |
Accuracy: The Sweatshop
site holds to be very accurate. The site was designed by the Sweatshop
Watch Coalition of labor. This group was founded in the early 90s. Their
mission is to fight for community, civil rights, immigrant rights, women’s
religious and student organizations, and eliminate exploitation that occurs
in sweatshops. With that, their site provides links to current events
related to the topic. Such as places to become involved in the war
against sweatshops. Likewise, articles of incidents, which illustrate
the severity of the issue. Authority: The document was published by the Sweatshop Organization. As stated above, the individuals belonging to this organization are dedicated to eliminating mistreatment in the workforce. These individuals reform bills, and actually help remove individuals from unwanted circumstances and providing housing, food and medical assistance. Objectivity: The purpose for designing this site was to introduce readers to the Sweatshop Watch Organization and to bring awareness to the general public of the problems that are occurring in our labor force, more specifically, sweatshops. In the sites history/mission section the author states their belief: “we as a people have the obligation to ensure equal rights to all workers.” The site was not designed for advertisement purposes; therefore, the flashy things that you might find on such sites were non-existent. This encourages trust from the reader because there are no feelings of hidden agendas or ulterior motives associated with selling an idea or merchandise. Currency: The earliest copyright date for the site was 1997, however, the most updated revision was done in the year of 2002. The site is current and seems to be well maintained. The links provided on the site are up-to-date and provide information as recent as Fall 2002. Coverage: The site is definitely user-friendly. Other than the basic internet access, additional software is not required to review the site. In addition, the layout of the site is well-organized and provides the necessary elements. The links are all provided to direct the surfer to the needed resources. The graphics used in the site are simple and add to the overall presentation. They don’t provide clutter, but instead reinforce the overall message or mission of the site. Lastly, and what seems to be the most important, all the information given was accurate, correctly cited, and up to date. |