Questions to ask.

WEB SITE:www.ap.org

1. What is the scope of the site.
1. the Associated Press Homepage.
- Has links to current stories/articles, old stories and articles.
- Has 5 levels of navigation, pretty easy to move through.
2. Who are the sites authors? (person, institution)
2. No authors listed.
3. What category does the site fit in (what type of information are you getting from that site)?
3. Catergory is archival documents and news.
4. What is its focus: American, non-Western, etc., time-period or general
4. General news is the focus.
5. Rate the information contained in the site:
5. The information is accurate. It is news info. so may be biased.
6. Rate the site:
6. The information is stable, unless story changes. and is updated daily.
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. This site is only good for Hist. 343 if you are looking for a
particular story on european topic.

8. Write a brief narrative summary of the site.  What courses and kinds of research would this site be most useful for?