Senior Project Online Source #4-5

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”	Television Violence: A Review of the Effects on Children of Different Ages
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)	Wendy L. Josephson
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )	Media Awareness Network
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)	Media Awareness Network
Date Page was Last Revised	2010
Date You Read It	February 8, 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it)	http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/research_documents/reports/violence/tv_violence_child.cfm

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):

Children that are up too 18 months "can pay attention to an operating television set for short periods of time" but takes a great deal of effort.

Though it is not fully researched why children "imitate behaviour from television" there are evidence that shows they do.

Today on TV there is an "unfortunate lack of non-violent educational and entertaining programming" for young children.

When a parent interacts with their kids it can "reduce a preschooler's aggression".

The "viewing patterns children establish as toddlers" can affect how they watch television throughout their lives.

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION): 
The article explains the bad effects of television on infants and young children. It is to aware the public and parents how to restrain their children from watching television and why. The development of children is critical at the youngest period and television can influence a lot on them.

Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?  

The author is Wendy L. Josephson and she has a PH.D. 

Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business? 

  It is to be simply informative and to aware the public.

 

Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing? 
I see a little bias in the writing because it does not support any good things about television.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
The author does not site any references in her writing but it does not take away any credibility. 

Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?

I will use this information to take notes on all the affects and facts of television and incorporate it to my answer to my question.

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”	Children and TV Violence
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)	American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry -Harper Collins
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )	American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)	American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry
Date Page was Last Revised	March 2011
Date You Read It	February 14, 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it)	http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/children_and_tv_violence

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):

Children in America watch an "average of four hours of television" everyday.

Children who watch a lot of violence on television "gradually accept violence as a way to solve problems".

Television is a "powerful influence in developing value systems" in young children.

Today most of "television programming is violent" and is open to many children who watch it.

The longer children are exposed to violence it "causes greater aggressiveness" in young kids.

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION): 

This article explains how television today is mostly filled with violence. Violence from television can influence a lot on behavior and development for young children. But it provides parents with tips and advices that can prevent the harmful influences of television.

 
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry is a non profit organization that has members who are psychiatrists and help to give information on illnesses and more.

 

Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
This article is just informative and the author has no gain from writing it.
 

Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing? 
It favors only the bad effects and influences that violence on television has on children.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
The author does not specifically cite any references but includes all information is owned and distributed. It does not take away any credibility.

Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project? 

I will use the information in how violence affects children from television to incorporate it in my answer to my question on the effects of television on children.

Senior Project Online Source

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”	"How TV affects your Child"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)	Editor: Steven Dowshen
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )	Kids Health
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)	Nemours
Date Page was Last Revised	October 2011
Date You Read It	February 2, 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it)	http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html#

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):

Young children who watch television "more than 4 hours per day" are more likely to be overweight.

It is very wise and important to control the "content of TV programming and set viewing limits" on your children.

As more alcohol content on tv has increased "more underage kids are being exposed to them than ever".

You should "limit the number of TV-watching hours" by applying household rules in which it keeps your children away from the television at most times.

Young children who usually watches violent content and behavior will more likely to "show aggressive behavior".

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
The article explains all the different types of effects that tv can influence on children and also many methods that can help limit the amount of television children watch.Medical doctor and KidsHealth written this article to inform the real facts that television does to children to help stop the effects.The site is a guideline for parents to know and what to do to enable their children for the better.


Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The editor is Steven Dowshen a medical doctor and also the chief medical editor for KidsHealth.

Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
The author and site is simply writing this to be informative to the public about their childrens health as they watch television. The whole site is generally for educational purposes only.

Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
I believe there is no bias in the writing because it is strictly informing facts about the effects of television and cannot be biased but it also includes the good things about television so it has both sides.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility? 
The author/editor did not cite any references in the whole article but it does not take a ny credibility because it was written and edited by a medical doctor.


Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use all the information i gather to form methods to reduce and benefit television and to find a way to stop behavioral and learning disadvantages from wathcing television for young children.

“Specific Page Title or Article Title	The Good and Bad Effects of TV on Your Kid
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)	Raise Smart Kid
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )	Raise Smart Kid
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)	Raise Smart Kid
Date Page was Last Revised	Unknown
Date You Read It	February 2, 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it)	http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/13-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-tv-on-your-kid

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):

Television "provides no educational benefits for a child under age 2" and takes away time from important developments.

When you are a young child it is "hard to avoid television".

Children "have trouble paying attention to teachers because they are accustomed to the fast-paced visual stimulation on TV" because they watch a lot of television.

When young children watch a lot of television, kids "become less alert during the day" resulting in poor academic grades.

When television exposes negative influences such as violence on children it "promotes negative behavior".

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
The Raise Smart Kids site provides tips on how to raise a smart kid and many more. In the article it explains the good and bad effects of television. The article does not include information about the author or the contributor to the website.

Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
There is no author credited to the site but the purpose of the site is to inform the public and parents how tv affects and influences bad behavior and more. The site also shows tips on what to do to limit television for kids. It is not said but im assuming that Raise Smart Kid funds the site.

Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
This site is simply informative.

Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
There is no bad side because the article explains the good and bad sides of the effects of television on kids.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility? 
The author cites references in his/her writing but does not take away any credibility because it is strictly informative and research.

Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use this information to apply it to my projects question.

Research Source Log for Online Source

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”	Television and Children
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)	Author: Kyla Boyse
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )	University of Michigan Health System
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)	University of Michigan
Date Page was Last Revised	August 2010
Date You Read It	29 January 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it)	http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):

By watching television shows "kids have been injured trying to repeat dangerous stunts".

Children who usually watches television "are more likely to be inactive and tend to snack" when they watch and gain weight.

"Thin women are disproportionately represented" on television and portrayed a lie to children while heavier women are made fun of.

Movies and television shows that are frightening can lead children to have "bad dreams, anxious feelings, being afraid of being alone, withdrawing from friends, and missing school".

Children who watch dangerous and violent television shows "reduces inhibitions and leads to more aggressive behavior".

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
The University of Michigan has compiled research and information about the effects of television on children and lists many effects and ways to help your kids. Though television can be entertaining it can have long term and dramatic effects on children. It can affect their health and behavior in many ways. The things that are exposed to children today such as violent,sexual, and stereotypical content can effect them in horrible outcomes. Television is a big part of everyone's life including children that saves them from boredom but since it can lead to many problems the University of Michigan compiled many research information to inform the public on what television can do to their children.


Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The author of the site is Kyla Boyse a registered nurse and also a parent of young children.


Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
It is simply to inform the public and mostly parents who have young children to know the limits of television and its effects.


Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?

No i believe there is no bias on the writing because it is mostly facts and research compiled that informs the negative effects of television.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
Yes the author references many sources because the information is mostly all research that are cited.



Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use all the information to research my question and solve ways to stop the effects as much as possible.