After determining I am going to focus on the lack of women in technology fields, I began looking into the credibility of my sources. Here are some reflection questions documenting my search of credibility.
1. What is the URL?
It ends in ".in" which simply refers to the country code of India. This indicates no presence or lack of credibility.
2. Can you identify an author? Can you verify her qualifications?
The author's name is Aindrila Chaudhuri. She is a feminist ex-IT-industry worker who now works in the social sector according to her biography.
3. Does the web page provide information about when it was last updated? Is there a way of determining if the material is out of date? What sorts of links are on the page? Where do these links lead you? Are the links still working?
The article was posted September 9, 2014. Because the material is largely opinion based, it is not really going to go out of date. The only occurrence that would make it irrelevant would be the elimination of patriarchy in fields of technology which has not yet happened.
4. What is the text trying to accomplish? Is its purpose to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader? Does it appear to be promoting a commercial product, and idea, a philosophy, or some other way of seeing something?
The main purpose of the piece is to inform readers of the patriarchy present in technology as well as some of the reasons contributing to the perpetuation of such sexist ideas. However, I believe she also has an underlying intent of persuading the reader to support her perspective in an attempt to change the sexism in technology. It is promoting another way of looking at technology.
5. Are there graphics? If so, what do they illustrate and why?
There are no graphics.
6. Does the source seem to be bias, one-sided, incomplete, or erroneous? Who profits if
viewers of the website believe the information is true? Can you verify the information with other online or print sources?
The author is. Feminist ex-technology worker so she potentially holds some bias. However, as an opinion piece it calls for her opinion and in presenting that she does a phenomenal job. If the reader believes the information to be true, women in technology fields benefit from their support. The information in corroborated by other inline sources speaking to similar patriarchal tendencies.
7. Does the source suggest avenues for further inquiry such as possible readings, research, or links? Does it cite reputable sources or note the extent to which claimed in the text are connected to recognized authorities non the field?
There are suggestions of readings similar to the article. Chaudhuri's connection to the field of technology is stated but no further reputability is stated.
1. What is the URL?
While it ends in ".com" which does not always suggest the highest level of academia, it is from the LA Times which carries some reputability.
2. Can you identify an author? Can you verify her qualifications?
Tracy Lien is the author. She is a technology reporter for the LA Times.
3. Does the web page provide information about when it was last updated? Is there a way of determining if the material is out of date? What sorts of links are on the page? Where do these links lead you? Are the links still working?
This article was published February 22, 2015. There are not links in the article. There are links to similar articles as well as advertisements around the body of text but nothing within.
4. What is the text trying to accomplish? Is its purpose to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader? Does it appear to be promoting a commercial product, and idea, a philosophy, or some other way of seeing something?
The purpose of this article is to inform people of the startling loss of women in the technology industry as well as to inform them of the extreme prevalence of male workers.
5. Are there graphics? If so, what do they illustrate and why?
There are no graphics.
6. Does the source seem to be bias, one-sided, incomplete, or erroneous? Who profits if
viewers of the website believe the information is true? Can you verify the information with other online or print sources?
The information appears to be unbiased and complete. If the article is believed to be true and motivates more women to become involved in the field, then the technology field benefits.
7. Does the source suggest avenues for further inquiry such as possible readings, research, or links? Does it cite reputable sources or note the extent to which claimed in the text are connected to recognized authorities non the field?
There are suggested similar articles at the end of the article. The citation of Lien's specialty as a technology reporter suggests some credibility.
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