how do you tell if a site is personal site or not?
because for the 5 site's i'm using for my research paper (listed in an earlier post by Ms.Sue) i need to know if they are personal sites, yes, no , or uncertain
it says to look in the url, but i'm still confused how you tell
It is sometimes difficult to tell if a site is personal or not.
However,a URL that contains
edu. is an educational site
gov. is a government site
Of the sites I posted for you, they are, in order, sponsored by
Mayo Clinic
National Institute of Health (nih)
U. of Illionis extension
the national government
Web Med company
The last, the Health Guide, lists several people on its editorial team, so it probably is not a personal site.
so are you saying those 5 ARE personal sites?
these are the questions i have to answer:
is the site personal
is there an individual author (if yes--author's name?)
is the "author" a sponsoring agency (if yes--agency's name?)
Is the page sponsored by a "parent" organization or association? (if yes--sponsor's name?)
Can you locate credentials for the author/association/agency?
What type of site is it? (What is the domain?) edu, net, gov ...etc
i'm really confused. please help me :(
To determine if a website is a personal site, you can consider several factors, including the domain name, the content and purpose of the website, and any additional information available. Here's how you can analyze these factors:
1. Domain name: Start by examining the domain name of the website. If the URL ends with a common domain extension like .com, .org, or .net, it does not necessarily indicate whether the site is personal or not. However, certain domain extensions like .me or .name are commonly used for personal websites.
2. Content and purpose: Evaluate the content and purpose of the site. Personal websites often focus on an individual's personal experiences, hobbies, interests, or family activities. They may include personal blog posts, photo galleries, or information about the site owner's personal achievements or projects. On the other hand, non-personal websites generally provide informational or commercial content, such as news articles, research papers, product descriptions, or business services.
3. About or Bio section: Look for an "About" or "Bio" section on the website. Personal sites often have these sections where the website owner introduces themselves, providing details about their background, interests, or purpose of the site. This can give you clues about the personal nature of the site.
4. Social media links: Check if the website includes links to the site owner's social media profiles. Personal sites often have links to personal accounts like Facebook, Instagram, or a personal LinkedIn profile, reinforcing the personal nature of the site.
While these factors can help in determining if a website is personal or not, it's important to note that some websites can have a mix of personal and non-personal content. If you are uncertain about a specific website, consider looking for additional information like author credentials or the website's mission statement, if available.