Analysis of the websites

Famous actor biographies, filmography, and factoids.(n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.enewsreference.com/famous_actors.shtml

1. Accuracy

eNews Reference ™ (Electronic News Reference) - Media News Reference of Top News / Media Headlines from around the world. eNews Reference™ is a News / Media  and Information World Wide Web site providing news / media and aggregated releases on breaking international news / media  in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Island Nations like New Zealand and Australia, the United States, via print, email, XML and multimedia. eNews Reference ™ will always strive to inform users of this website about the late breaking headlines and get beneath the commercial cycles of today’s news / media to uncover the meaningful stories of our day. eNews Reference ™ provides 'News Everywhere. Do you reference eNews Reference ™. The page content is reliable and factually correct.     2. Currency

All the informations is constantly updated and modified. Although the Copyright © 2006, there is information dating 2011. The information concides with other sources.

3. Content

The page is appropiate for intermediate and even more advanced. It is easy to navigate as the page is simple. You do not need to go to other links to arrive at the point you want. This page is not for lower levels of students because it lacks colours and it may not be interesting. For adults, and adolescents it could be interesting.

4. Functionality

All the links work well, there no broken links. It does not use any large files or other alternative technologies.

wikipedia the free encyclopedia.(n.d). Retrieved from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

1. Accuracy

Wikipedia is a multilingual, web-based, free-content encyclopedia project based on an openly editable model. The name "Wikipedia" is a portmanteau of the words wiki (a technology for creating collaborative websites, from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick") and encyclopedia. Wikipedia's articles provide links to guide the user to related pages with additional information.

Wikipedia is written collaboratively by largely anonymous Internet volunteers who write without pay. Anyone with Internet access can write and make changes to Wikipedia articles (except in certain cases where editing is restricted to prevent disruption or vandalism). Users can contribute anonymously, under a pseudonym, or with their real identity, if they choose.

The fundamental principles by which Wikipedia operates are the Five pillars. The Wikipedia community has developed many policies and guidelines to improve the encyclopedia; however, it is not a formal requirement to be familiar with them before contributing.

Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has grown rapidly into one of the largest reference websites, attracting 400 million unique visitors monthly as of March 2011 according to ComScore.[1] There are more than 82,000 active contributors working on more than 19,000,000 articles in more than 270 languages. As of today, there are 3,728,350 articles in English. Every day, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world collectively make tens of thousands of edits and create thousands of new articles to augment the knowledge held by the Wikipedia encyclopedia (see also Wikipedia:Statistics.)

People of all ages, cultures and backgrounds can add or edit article prose, references, images and other media here. What is contributed is more important than the expertise or qualifications of the contributor. What will remain depends upon whether it fits within Wikipedia's policies, including being verifiable against a published reliable source, so excluding editors' opinions and beliefs and unreviewed research, and is free of copyright restrictions and contentious material about living people. Contributions cannot damage Wikipedia because the software allows easy reversal of mistakes and many experienced editors are watching to help and ensure that edits are cumulative improvements. Begin by simply clicking the edit   link at the top of any editable page!

Wikipedia is a live collaboration differing from paper-based reference sources in important ways. Unlike printed encyclopedias, Wikipedia is continually created and updated, with articles on historic events appearing within minutes, rather than months or years. Older articles tend to grow more comprehensive and balanced; newer articles may contain misinformation, unencyclopedic content, or vandalism. Awareness of this aids obtaining valid information and avoiding recently added misinformation (see Researching with Wikipedia). The page content is reliable and factually correct

2. Currency

The content is constantly updated and modified. The information concides with other sources. It is easy to navigate and many students know very well this website. The information concides with other sources. It was last updated 2011.

3. Content

The site is interesting as it contains a lot of information of whatever topic you would like to find. Learners like it and use this website everyday.It is simple and easy to navigate. However, it is not recommendable as a first option to consult any information you want because the authors are not known.

4. Functionality

The site works well. There are not any broken links. As this is and ecyclopedia, some words are not included yet. But it is specified.It does not use any large files or alternative techonologies.

What the world is looking for. The “fast find”web guide.(n.d). Retrieved from http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/hollywood.htm

1. Accuracy

The “Fast Find Web Guide” is a website which provides the users any necessary informartion that they are looking for.Statistics and demographics are topics that our advertisers want to see. That's a reality both online and off. But... knowing who uses this site helps us provide better service to you. We are not interested in anyone's individual information, but if most of our visitors are nearing retirement age - we may want to provide more in depth information on those issues. If more visitors are college aged, financial aid and job prospects would be more useful. Young parent's may be concerned with saving for their kids to go to college. You can see the connection between who you are and what we focus on.The page content is reliable and factually correct.

2. Currency

The content is constantly updated and modified. It coincides with other sources.It was last updated 2011.

3. Content

The site is very interesting and stimulating. Ideal for intermediate and advanced learners. It is attractive and easy to navigate.

4. Functionality

The site works well. However, there some broken links but they are just for further inforation. The site uses videos from the Flash programme. They work well. It is useful for students.

famous people their lives.(n.d). Retrived from http://www.famouspeople.co.uk/

1. Accuracy

FamousPeople.co.uk features the lives of some of the worlds most famous people and greatest achievers. Read the biographies of some of the most influential people whose achievements have helped shape the modern world, including famous artists, musicians, politicians, celebrities and scientists. The page content is reliable and factually correct.

2. Currency

The content is constantly updated and modified. It was las updated 2011. However, you’ll see that the ©2008 Copyright. The information coincides with other sources.

3. Content

The site is interesting and stimulating. It has nice colours that could attract students’ attention. It is attractive and easy to navigate as it is simple and clear.

4. Functionality

The site works well. There are no broken links. The page does not use any large files or alternative technologies.

celebrity and acting info.(n.d). Retrived from http://www.thespiannet.com/

1.

Accuracy Thespian Net is interested in giving out our Amazing Site Award to Webmasters and fans who have dedicated sites to their favorite celebrities or the entertainment industry. The page content is is reliable and factually correct.

2. Currency The content is constantly updated. The informations coincides with other sources. It was last updated 2011.

3. Content The site is interesting and stimulating. Students would like it because of its colours and organization of information. It is ideal for students of intermediate levels. It is attractive and easy to navigate.

4. Functionality

The site works well. There are no broken links. It does not use any large files or alternative technologies.

Bio true story.(n.d). Retrived from http://www.biography.com/

1. Accuracy

This page is developed by A&E Television Networks. They 've been in the business of reinventing storytelling since 1984. They took history out of the history books and brought biography to life. For their viewers, they 've invented new genres, told untold stories and broken barriers. For their partners, they 've offered new networks, new audiences, and new ways for brands to talk to customers. The content is reliable and factually correct.

2. Currency

The content is up-to-date. It coincides with other sources. It was last updated 2011.

3. Content

The site is interesting and stimulating. Learners would like it as it has colourful images, a good organization of information. It is attractive and easy to navigate.

4. Functionality

The site works well in spite of having some broken links. There is enough information to take from the site but the links for further information do not work properly. There are other technologies such as videos, but they do not work well.

celebrity biography.(n.d). Retrived from http://celebritywonder.ugo.com/html/biography.shtml

1. Accuracy

This website is developed by UGO Entertainment which creates quality lifestyle content for the coveted 18-34 male audience. The company’s flagship brands, UGO.com and 1UP.com, deliver in-depth daily coverage of the latest developments in games and entertainment. A network of owned and affiliated properties supports the flagships with databases of game cheats, interactive games, celebrity pictures, news and more. UGO Entertainment offers advertisers an opportunity to reach 42 million visitors worldwide who are highly influential trendsetters and lifestyle mavens with a passionate curiosity for "what's next." UGO has earned a strong reputation as a trusted publisher and as a proven innovator that delivers customized, high-impact online advertising programs for its world-class client base. UGO Entertainment, a unit of IGN Entertainment, is headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago and Santa Monica. The page content is reliable and factually correct.

2. Currency

The content is updated and it coincides with other sources. It was last updated 2011.

3. Content

The site is interesting and stimulating. Students will like this page as it has many illustrations and all the necessary information for them to take. It is attractive and easy to navigate.

4. Functionality

The site works well and there are not any broken links. It does not use any large files but what it does use are videos, which work properly.