Website Analysis

           Muncie-area educators, police oppose arming teachers


1.) The article was written by Michelle Kinsey a writer for the Muncie Star Press 2.) The author of the article studied at Ball State University according to her Facebook page which was the only hit I had when I googled her name. 3.) N/A 4.) N/A 5.) N/A 6.) There are no links that take you to a new window or link.


Accuracy: 1.) The article seems to be error free. 2.)The article is on INDYSTAR.com which is a local newspaper. 3.) The article consists of conversation with local officials so it mainly informs the reader of their opinions.


Objectivity: 1.) N/A 2.) N/A 3.) There are ads on the articles website.



Currency: 1.) The date on the page is January 29, 2013 2.) The date on the page is when the article was written. There is no date published when the article was visited last. 3.) The only links on the webpage lead to other articles within the newspaper. The links do work, however, the newspaper prompts you to subscribe for full access and only allows 14 article views without a subscription.


Coverage: 1.) There is no indication that the webpage is under construction. 2.) The entire article is posted online. 3.) Deleware community officials were having a discussion on introducing legislation to allow teachers to carry handguns but police dont want educators to be armed.