Questions to ask.

WEB SITE: mitpress.mit.edu/JCWS

Journal of Cold War Studies

1. What is the scope of the site.
1. Site includes peer reviewed articles based on archival research. Links to other sites not provided. Organized neatly with 2 levels of navigation. It is easy to navigate.
2. Who are the sites authors? (person, institution)
2. Author is the MIT Press. Credentials are not listed.
3. What category does the site fit in (what type of information are you getting from that site)?
3. Site has discussion lists and archival documents.
4. What is its focus: American, non-Western, etc., time-period or general
4. Focus is on the Cold War,
5. Rate the information contained in the site:
5. Facts are accurate and documented based on research. Info is current, but no criteria for it is listed. Appears to be well researched.
6. Rate the site:
6. Site is stable. Publication released 3 times a year. No awards are listed.
7. How does this site relate to the course you are currently taking?  How helpful/not helpful is it?  Would you recommend it to other students?
7. Related to the current event projects in History 343 dealing with the Cold War. It is helpful in providing info and is recommended.
8. Write a brief narrative summary of the site.  What courses and kinds of research would this site be most useful for?
8. Site is a good source of Cold War history. Site is good for courses dealing with Russia and the cold war.