Student
Name:___________ Class:______
Synthetic Polymers
Science, Technology
& Society
Student Materials
Grades 9-10
Synthetic Polymers
Student Materials
One
of the most important factors in researching an issue online is evaluating the
credibility of the source of information.
Anyone may publish their work online but not everyone who publishes
information is interested in providing data-driven, unbiased and balanced
information to the reader. Some
sources online are interested in promoting a product or an industry. Other sources try to sway opinions
without any credible facts to backup their views.
You
are trying to evaluate the risks versus benefits of using plastic
products. During your
research you find the sites and articles listed below. Your task is to evaluate the
credibility of the sources of information by filling out the template on the
following page. Use the background information and
skills provided to you by your teacher to evaluate the sources. Remember to document your
evidence as to the kind of site, authority of the author, the point of view of
the author/site, date of publication and any other information that is
important in the evaluation of the reliability of the site.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/wasteman/wm0002.htm
http://www.americanplasticscouncil.org/s_apc/sec.asp?CID=298&DID=897
http://www.whoi.edu/science/B/people/kamaral/plasticsarticle.html