Wil Hammond -  Review #9

Web Site: www.nara.gov

1. What is the scope of the site.
This site is the National Archives official site, contains national document that the United States has compiled over the years. The only thing that you will not find on this site is information on issue that looks at this from a point of view other than the United States.

2. Who are the sites authors? (person, institution)
The author is unknown and differs from each document that you research. Although the Director of the National Archive is listed. The affiliation of the site is the U. S. government.


3. What category does the site fit in (what type of information are you getting from that site)?
This site is obviously an Archival document due to the nature and content of the site.

4. What is its focus: American, non-Western, etc., time-period or general
The main focus of this site is American, including document about the could war and other events in Europe that involved the U.S.

5. Rate the information contained in the site:
The information on this site is accurate, or was at least assumed to be at the time each document was published. The information is not current it deal with strictly history. The information is not biased it is simply government documents that are important to this countries history.

6. Rate the site:
I would rate this site very highly. It provides a look into the past history of America and events that shaped who we are. The last update is not listed, and no awards were cited.

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?
This sites a great site for anyone studying American history, or looking at the American aspect of an event in history. It also provides information on genealogy and the roots of American citizens.

8. Write a brief narrative summary of the site.  What courses and kinds of research would this site be most useful for?
I loved this site it gives you information on any event in American history, and at the same time provides information on family history. If you are a history buff this is a must visit site. The links and tools it provides can’t be rivaled.