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Evaluation of Illegal Immigration is a crime.
The article reviewed does appear to have legitimacy and would be a useful
resource for an individual researching this topic. However, the piece
yields only one side of the argument and a thorough report would need
opinions from other viewpoints. We would recommend this site as a
reputable
source.
I. Accuracy
Is the information reliable and error-free?
Is there an editor or someone who verifies/checks the information?
The site makes some claims that may or may not withstand scrutiny but
in these cases the site acknowledges that these are in fact ball park figures.
There is no one who identifies themselves as an editor although the
site has been prepared by FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform)
and they appear to take responsibility for this site’s content.
The site does provide source material for their statistics.
II. Authority
Is there an author? Is the page signed?
Is the author qualified? An expert?
Who is the sponsor?
Is the sponsor of the page reputable? How reputable?
Is there a link to information about the author or the sponsor?
If the page includes neither a signature nor indicates a sponsor
,
there any other way to determine its origin?
The page is authored by the organization FAIR, with no one individual
taking credit for this work. The Site creators claim experise through
claims of
involvement with this issue for over 20 years. Their site is
well put together and they supply lots of supportive data taken form reputable
sources
such as the INS.
III. Objectivity
Does the information show a minimum of bias?
Is the page designed to sway opinion?
Is there any advertising on the page?
The page unabashedly shows a bias on this issue. The organization
is a non-profit organization devoted to stopping illegal immigration.
They take a
specific stand on this issue and attempt to prove their point.
The page does attempt to sway opinion through strong direct argument.
This site does
not include any advertising information
IV. Currency
Is the page dated?
If so, when was the last update?
How current are the links? Have some expired or moved?
The page is dated September of 200 and all of the links are up to date.
This organization appears to be motivated well prepared and have the
resources required to make this argument successful.
V. Coverage
What topics are covered?
What does this page offer that is not found elsewhere?
What is its intrinsic value?
How in-depth is the material?
This page cover an abundance of material all designed to support a position
of limiting the influx of immigrants, both legal and otherwise. You
can
connect to several “reputable” sites that would support their position
such as the INS. The page dopes not however, attempt to cover the
other side
of the issue and would be valuable only as a source for the Anti Immigration
portion of a paper.