Unit 9

Evaluating Information

Search Engine - Google

Search Strategy - I narrowed my search to the past year in order to get the most updated information.

Search Terms and Results  

• ("internet radio" OR webradio) (advertising OR commercial) site:.org

• Citation - Jodie Griffin. Public Knowledge. The Internet Radio Fairness Act: What It Means for Radio, Musicians, and You. 6 Nov 2012.web.9 June 2013 <http://publicknowledge.org/blog/internet-radio-fairness-act-what-it-means>
• Summary - Public Knowledge is a group run by attorney to protect the lay person's technological rights through education and events. The author, Jodie Griffith, has been a member of Public Knowledge for over three years before which she worked in the music industry. The article was posted at the end of last year. I believe this shows authority, purpose, and timeliness.

• ("internet radio" OR webradio) (advertising OR commercial) site:.net

• Citation -  Theresa Adams. Oakland North. Growing Internet radio station Pandora plans for new Oakland jobs. 18 march 2013.web.9 June 2013 <http://oaklandnorth.net/2013/03/18/growing-internet-radio-station-pandora-plans-for-new-oakland-jobs/>
• Summary - Oakland North is an offshoot of Berkeley University of California, a highly reputable and established university. The purpose of this article is to educate the public about Pandora, and how it has created jobs for the people of Oakland, something it does steadily. The article was posted earlier this year. I believe this shows authority, purpose, and timeliness.

• ("internet radio" OR webradio) (advertising OR commercial) site:.gov

• Citation - Bob Granath. NASA. Kennedy Kick-Start Program Encourages Innovation. 10 Aug 2012.web.9 June 2013 <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/news/kick-start_competition.html>
• Summary - The article describes new innovations NASA will be implementing including broadcasting mission audio over an internet radio stream. NASA is an obvious authority on things of scientific nature. The article was posted near the end of last year. The article describes the Kennedy Kick-Start Program's process of application, elimination and selection. I believe this shows authority, purpose, timeliness, and coverage.

• ("internet radio" OR webradio) (advertising OR commercial) site:.mil

• Citation - Department of Defense. Defense Information System Agency. DISA WORKING TO SECURE THE MOBILE ENTERPRISE. 9 Jan 2013.web.9 June 2013 <http://www.disa.mil/News/Stories/2013/mobile_enterprise/>
• Summary - Although not a detailed selection this entry brings up intriguing questions about privacy safety while online. It claims that every time you access Pandora internet radio someone else accesses you GPS coordinates. It is written by the Department of Defense, a government agency that has protected us since 1947, It was written at the beginning of this year.  I believe this shows authority, purpose, and timeliness.

Best top domain for this topic - .org 

• They have wider range of relevant results.

Best Subject Directory for this topic - Gale Virtual Reference Library

My Insights

• I found this a most unique way of searching. The process seems to turn up very reputable sites faster. I think this would be especially helpful in researching government related topics. I don't know how often i'll use domain specific searches but i'm sure there will be times when it is invaluable.

Thanks,
Melissa