Does the language and tone used seemed biased? How much commercial advertising is on the page, and is the web site creator easily identified?

Application: The Internet is a wonderful resource for health information; however, how can the reader determine if the information is accurate and unbiased? For this week’s Application Assignment, choose a health information issue with recommended treatment choices from an online source. Examples include (but are not limited to) treatments for high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, headaches, etc.
Using the article, “Evaluating Health Web Sites for Research and Practice” (Wilkas, 2002), evaluate the website (e.g. https://www.webmd.com/ www.mayoclinic.com/ www.medicinenet.com) you have selected on myofascial pain syndrome. In a 2 page essay, discuss the credibility of your website, specifically addressing the following criteria:
Name of website and URLAuthority: Can you easily identify who is responsible for the website/information? If so, what are the author or group/s’ credentials and affiliations listed?
Objectivity: Is the website sponsored by an interest group, corporation, or advertiser that might sway the objectivity of the content? Does the language and tone used seem biased? How much commercial advertising is on the page, and is the website creator easily identified? Are contrasting points of view presented, or does the information seem all one-sided?
Coverage/comprehensiveness/uniqueness: Compared to other websites that relate to this topic, does this website cover the issue in great depth? Does the website add to anything new to the body of knowledge and to what already exists on the Internet? Does the site present the information for a particular audience? To whom and how do you know? Are there any unique features on the website?
Accuracy: Are there any misspellings or typographical errors visible that may cause you to question the reliability of the information? Does the information provided appear to be current and accurate? Is there a date listed anywhere on the website that indicates when the site was published/updated? Are statements supported by facts and references or sources listed? Do these sources/references appear timely (within the last ten years) and from peer-reviewed or scholarly sources? Are there working web links on the website?
Quality of Writing and Layout: Is the text on the page easily read? Is the content well-written? Are the language and vocabulary used suited for a general audience or is the language technical and difficult? Are there different language versions of the website available? Are there subtitles and headers used to organize the content? Is navigation from page to page easy? Is there a search mechanism on the site where one could type in keywords or topics to find specific information?
Overall Impression: Considering all criteria above, do you find this website to be a credible source? As a health professional serving as a resource person, would you recommend this site to someone looking for information on this health topic? Please explain.
Note: Be sure to properly reference/cite the Wilkas (2002) article as well as the website you have chosen to evaluate

 

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