C-(Currency) This site has been in operation since 1997 and was considered a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 2007. The copyright date at the bottom is 2016 which means that current updates to the website have occurred this year. The links on the website seem to all be functioning. Many of the separate articles also have their date of publication on them.
R- (Relevance) The information posted on this website is about different public policy issues happening in today’s society. These topics can cover abortion, gun control, education, global warming, etc. The information is necessary and presented for ages that could vote about these different issues.
A-(Authority) Under the “About Us” tab it explains that this website is a nonprofit-research and educational institute. The president and primary researcher is James D. Agresti and the chairman of the board of directors is Stephen F. Cardone. For each individual article the author is stated. The page also has contact information where you can e-mail them with any questions or concerns. The URL of the site matches what the site claims to be.
A-(Accuracy) On each article there are different references and citations showing where the information came from. You can click on these sites and confirm the information. I do not see where the information is peer reviewed but the about me page explains that they strive to present data objectively and in an unbiased way, allowing the readers to make their own opinions based on the information. The website looks professional, easy to navigate and uses language where everyone can understand what is being said.
P- (Purpose) The creator of this website is trying to inform people about current issues in today’s society. Their goal is to provide information to the people so they can form their own opinions and make quality life choices and voting decisions. There mission statement is “The mission of Just Facts is to research and publish verifiable facts about the leading public policy issues of our time.” They are not trying to sell anything or persuade anyone. There is a place where you can donate though because they are a nonprofit organization.
C-(Currency) This site is updated daily. The Copyright date is 2016, this means that there have been publications already in this year. You can also connect with this website on different forms of social media such as Facebook and Twitter. This website is very current. The links of this page all seem to be functioning.
R-(Relevance) This website monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players. The information is necessary and presented in a way that people who are eligible to vote will understand.
A-(Authority)-This website explains that it “is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.” It was established by a publisher/philanthropist Walter Annenberg as a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The site also has a staff page where many of the writers, editors, and directors have their pictures and credentials. There is information listed where you can mail, e-mail, or call the site. The URL matches the site because it is fact checking what the political players say.
A-(Accuracy)- The information on this site is accurate. It fits with other ideas and information that I have heard. At the end of many of the articles it provides a list of sources that they used. If there is not a list there are hyperlinks that will take you to the source. There are multiple authors for some articles so this may be a form of peer review because there are many different people checking over it before it is published. The site looks professional and seems to be unbiased because it is checking others facts.
P-(Purpose) The sites mission is “to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.” They are trying to get the facts out there and reduce confusion in politics.