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Step 2, #3Complete the table for the website http://anga.us/blog/2013/5/16/cleaner-transportation-powered-with-natural-gasWhat is the URL domain extension? (.com, .edu, .gov, etc.).usWhen was the webpage updated?May 16, 2013Who is the author?ANGA (America’s Natural Gas Alliance)Is supporting data provided for claimed benefits of running buses with natural gas?They have data from the LA Metro, as well as a statement from a rider of the LA Metro for 20 years.Are any references cited?They don’t cite where the actual data about the LA Metro came from, you just have to assume it’s from that system, but they do quote the lady they took the statement from.Is the website professional?yesIs the language objective and impartial?It isn’t impartial because it is clearly favoring and trying to convince the reader of the need for using natural gas, and they only cite information in favor of the LA Metro’s change but not any data about other systems that may or may not have worked well or data about not using natural gas which would have made it more objective.Step 2, #4Is this webpage a trustworthy source? Explain why or why not.No, because they don’t cite references or qualifications to be able to provide these opinions. They state a lot of opinions on issues and in this article, a lot of data about the LA Metro, but we don’t know why they specifically are allowed to be the voice of the natural gas usage issue.Step 3Write a reference list citation for http://www.metro.net/news/simple_pr/metro-retires-last-diesel-bus/ in APA format below.Littman, M. and Oritz-Gilstrap, H. (Jan. 2011). Metro Retires Last Diesel Bus, Becomes World’s First Major Transit Agency to Operate Only Clean Fuel Buses. Retrieved from http://www.metro.net/news/simple_pr/metro-retires-last-diesel-bus/Step 4Write a reference list citation for http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcamino/252038858/ in APA format below.Dennstedt, F. (Sept. 2007). “Metro Local 78 at 8th & Grand, Downtown LA.” [Photograph online] Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcamino/252038858/ENGR 131—Fall 2013 Answer SheetHomework #8 Answer Sheet 1Problem 1: Information Literacy/Conducting ResearchStep 2, #3Complete the table for the website http://anga.us/blog/2013/5/16/cleaner-transportation-powered-with-natural-gasWhat is the URL domain extension? (.com, .edu, .gov, etc.).usWhen was the webpage updated? May 16, 2013Who is the author? ANGA (America’s Natural Gas Alliance)Is supporting data provided for claimed benefits of running buses with natural gas? They have data from the LA Metro, as well as a statement from a rider of the LA Metro for 20 years.Are any references cited? They don’t cite where the actual data about the LA Metro came from, you just have to assume it’s from that system, but they do quote the lady they took the statement from.Is the website professional? yesIs the language objective and impartial? It isn’t impartial because it is clearly favoring and trying to convince the reader of the needfor using natural gas, and they only cite information in favor of the LA Metro’s changebut not any data about other systems that may or may not have worked well or data about not using natural gas which would have made it more objective.Step 2, #4Is this webpage a trustworthy source? Explain why or why not.No, because they don’t cite references or qualifications to be able to provide these opinions. They state a lot of opinions on issues and in this article, a lot of data about the LA Metro, but we don’t know why they specifically are allowed to be the voice of the natural gas usage issue.Step 3Write a reference list citation for http://www.metro.net/news/simple_pr/metro-retires-last-diesel-bus/ in APA format below. Page 1 of 2ENGR 131—Fall 2013 Answer SheetLittman, M. and Oritz-Gilstrap, H. (Jan. 2011). Metro Retires Last Diesel Bus, Becomes World’s First Major Transit Agency to Operate Only Clean Fuel Buses. Retrieved from http://www.metro.net/news/simple_pr/metro-retires-last-diesel-bus/Step 4Write a reference list citation for http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcamino/252038858/ in APA format below. Dennstedt, F. (Sept. 2007). “Metro Local 78 at 8th & Grand, Downtown LA.” [Photograph online] Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcamino/252038858/Page 2 of


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