In this Pratical Worksheet 3, we are supposed to identify the purpose of any four resources. Explain your answers by listing the reasons in the table provided. Reasons provided can be related to the different characteristics of each type of resource.
Resources 1: Information
Information resources provide the facts for users so that we can gather the correct information instead of the wrong ones. For some major topics, information are given by from and about government eg. cenus data, from and about organisations eg. transportation schedules, about subjects eg. science and art.
Examples of such information websites are :
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/
http://www.sbtransit.com.sg/
http://www.nga.gov/
Ressources 2: Advocacy
Advocacy resources are created to influence the public opinion. It will be an attempt to increase the membership in the organization. These kind of sites promote causes. They will be actively campaign for people to give support to the issue selected.
Examples of Advocacy websites are:
http://www.hrw.org/
http://www.chefelf.com/starwars/ep1.php
Resources 3: Business/Marketing
Business/Marketing resources are constructed to promotea product or service. These resources may offer online catalogues, contain press releases and information about the company, offer online services,etc.
Examples of Business/Marketing
Resources 4: Personal
Personal resources are designed by individuals for different reasons. These websites will provide personal information. Subjects may range from whimsical to serious in nature, eg. may include news of the individual's favourtie stars or information on certain statistics
Examples of such Personal websites are:
http://www.jkrowling.com
http://patricklynch.net/
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