1. “The Holocaust Explained” and “Holocaust Survivors” (Evaluating Websites) BY: MICHAEL CRUZ AND ANTHONY MARQUEZ PERIOD 3 ENGLISH 12

2. Purpose Title: What problems did survivors face? Purpose: Educational Reviewed “About Us” that noted the purpose  To support school curriculum and students, as noted on the website  To combat antisemitism and racism through education.  Retrieved from http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/about- us/#.VTKXOfnF8Rohttp://www.theholocaustexplained.org/about- us/#.VTKXOfnF8Ro  Title: Holocaust Survivor  Purpose: Informative  To present history about human lives with human faces  Not only did the author write about the survivors, he also recorded their voices.  Retrieved from http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/

3. Author’s Intent Domain -.org http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/ks3/survival-and-legacy/liberation- the-survivors/hat-problems-did-survivors-face/#.VTKfc_nF8Rr Authority Some of the many sponsors:  The Leo Baeck London Lodge, led a Jewish scholar who was a victim of Nazi tyranny.  Yad Vashem, the International School for Holocaust Studies.  The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is in Washington. The museum is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Holocaust.  INTENT : To promote human dignity and prevent genocide Domain -.org http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/ Authority John Menszer,. director@holocaustsurvivors.org  Has a master's degree in philosophy  Obtained financial support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities INTENT: To present history about human lives with human faces

4. Bias  What problems did survivors face?  Focus remains in education with no personal bias 1. The site has images (pictures, maps, videos, diagrams) to help explain concepts and events. 2. There is text to describe the historical events and 'reflective learning activities' to enhance students' understanding of the issues and concepts. 3. The structure of the site is explained in the section How to use this site. How to use this site Retrieved from http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/about- us/#.VTQ7xyHBzGc  Holocaust Survivors  Authentic, no bias found, author reported 1. A verbatim transcription that was provided 2. Someone's voice is a direct and personal experience 3. Translation is provided when a foreign language is spoken http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/data.show.php?di=list&da=recordings&so=t itle

5. Content  What problems did survivors face?  1. Well written with accurate and relevant subtopic/menu/content  2. Because it is supported by well-known organization, the website is updated,  3. Relevant information that leads to other links  4. Because it is supported by other organization, it appeared well edited prior to publication.  Holocaust Survivors 1. 2. 3. 4.

6. Design  “What problems did survivors face?“  1.  2.  3.  “Holocaust Survivors”  © 1999-2015, John Menszer web site designed by dave cash 1. Clearly organized manner 2. Provides audio and photo gallery, adding to the content 3. There were no ads

7. Final Evaluation ( CRAAP ) Title: What problems did survivors face? Currency – Links for April 2015, continual updates Reliability- Images are credited by section Authority- Acknowledges copyright and ownership Accuracy- Accurately and professionally organized by content Purpose- Overall, purpose coincides with images and content Title: Holocaust Survivors Currency -© 1999-2015, John Menszer Reliability-transcribed Authority- Support Accuracy- Content is well published Purpose- Accomplished its purpose,of writing stories with photos and audio

8. Cited Resources Examples APA Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/ Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites, 149. Retrieved from http://www.alistapart.com/articles/writeliving MLA Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available). Medium of publication. Date of access. The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2008. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/ For further elaboration, please review purdue website