Website Evaluation #2

Save the Manatee.

http://www.savethemanatee.org/

Who? 

• Has someone taken responsibility for the content of this Web site?
• Yes. 
  
• Is information about the author or organization clearly stated?
• Yes, they have an "About SMC" tab on the left of the screen. 
• Are there any links to in-depth information about the author or organization?
• Yes.

What?

• Is the information biased in any way?
• Yes, I suppose. They are 100% for saving the manatees at all costs.
• Does the site rely on loaded language or broad, unsubstantiated statements?
• No. I believe that only use cold, hard facts to get their point across.
• Is emotion used as a means of persuasion?
• Yes, in a way. They want you to feel bad for the manatees so that you will want to help save them.
  " Unlike other animal adoption programs, the manatees in our adoption programs are real, living manatees with known histories. You even have the opportunity of seeing your adopted manatee at one of three locations in Florida."

When?

• Is it important that the information you're looking for be absolutely current?
• Yes. You need to be made aware of the manatees you can adopt, times and places you can volunteer, and locations that you would be helpful at.
• Is a reference date provided to show when the material was put online, or when it was last updated?
• The copyright is updated for 2012.
• Do the links work?
• Yes.

Why?

• Can I get the information faster offline?
• No, I don't believe you can.
• Does the online material I'm finding suit my needs?
• Yes. The site gives you other contact information, places where the manatees are located, and all sorts of important information.
• Am I able to verify this information?
• Yes. 

-This website is reliable and informative. I quickly found all of the things I was looking for and they provided loads of additional information. I do think the site is biased towards their cause, but I don't think it effects the site, too much.