Elizabeth Hasenkamp

Research and Technology

Professor Leslie Drake
26 September 2016
Source Evaluation
1. World Wide Web- "Noise Induced Hearing Loss." American Hearing Research
Foundation. Northwestern University, 2016. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
Currency: This sources copyright is 2016, I feel very confident that this is information is up to
date and worthy. This source, I believe, was revised in 2016. Some of the sources cited at the end
of this source are from the years 2007 and 2012, so they are still new enough to have some of the
most recent studies included. My topic, hearing loss, does not need the most recent studies
because ears do not change the way they hear over centuries, they are based specifically on the
owner. I cannot determine if the links are functional, because all of their references are from
books and/or encyclopedias.
Relevance: Yes, this source both relates to my topic and answers my question. The intended
audience is for the general public and has useful scholarly information from various other
sources to back up their knowledge. This is at the effect level, simply enough to understand the
terms and definitions but not too easy, definitely not at the elementary level. I have also looked at
other sources before choosing this one and have decides the information, graphs, and statistics
will all benefit my research. Yes, I would feel comfortable citing this source in my research
paper.
Authority: There is no specific author, wrote by a hearing research foundation. Because it was
written by a hearing research foundation, I have confidence they have high standards. Yes, the

author(s) are qualified to write on the subject. There is no contact information. The URL is .org
so accept the source to be more valid than if it were .com.
Accuracy: The information is from a hearing research foundation with multiple different
references. Yes, all the information is supported with evidence. Also, because this is so recent, I
would expect it to have been reviewed and referred. No, I cannot determine if some of the
information is valid personal knowledge or from other sources. There is no bias effect present
nor is there any grammatical or any other errors.
Purpose: The information in this source is to both inform you on the dangers of loud music and
damage done to the ears and persuade the audience to take precautions for their only set of ears.
Yes, all their intentions and purposes are clear to understand and retain. All the information is
true facts. No, the point of view is open to all audiences, no personal biases present, nor any
other cultural or political views biased.
I would rate this source to be a 4. It has valid information that was not present in other sources. It
also has clear, straight forward information that is easy to interpret. Information present will be
beneficial to my research and helpful to my personal life experiences.
2. World Wide Web- "Hearing Loss and Music." Medline Plus. U.S. National Library of
Medicine, 22 Sept. 2016. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
Currency: This sources copyright is 2016. It was last updated September 22, 2016. This
information has been both revised and updated. As stated for the prior source, it is not necessary
that there been current information available. Any true information is good, but recent
information would just be better and a greatest plus. Yes, the links to their references are
functional.

Relevance: This source covers all areas of my topic. This source is also intended for the general
public, as anyone could benefit from the given information. Yes, this information is at the correct
level. Neither too simple nor too difficult to interpret. I have looked at others sources before
choosing this one and know that this site will help fulfill my research paper with true statements
and statistics. I will also feel comfortable siting this source.
Authority: This source has many authors and contributors. The main accreditation is by the
URAC. Other authors include, Ashutosh Kacker, MD, BS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology,
Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian
Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The organization
involved with this source is A.D.A.M. Health Solutions. Most of the authors are doctors and have
high education achievements, so yes, they have the credentials. There is a link available to email
the authors. The sources URL is .gov, so I do believe that it gives the site more proper authority.
Accuracy: The sources information is based on the A.D.A.M. Health Solutions with the
assistance of multiple specialized doctors involved. The source has evidence to prove their statics
because it has cited the references used. It has been reviewed and revised. Yes, I can verify there
is information from other sources by referring back to their references and links but cannot verify
there is personal knowledge included, although I would assume so because of the highly
educated authors. It has no bias within the information and has no spelling, grammar, or
typographical errors.
Purpose: The main purpose of this source is to inform the public about the damages being
committed while listening to loud noises and music. Also gives ideas on the prevention of
damage. The authors/sponsor make all their true information clear to understand as well as their

purpose and intentions. There are no obvious biases regarding politics, religion, or cultural
views, nor is there point of view impartial.
I would give this source a score of 4. It does a great job informing the audience while not
overloading them with difficult medical terms. They also give clear and concise ideas and
suggestions on the preventions and proper use of musical devices along with other loud sound
makers.
3. Academic Database- Zhao, F, et al. "Music Exposure And Hearing Disorders: An
Overview." International Journal Of Audiology 49.1 (2010): 54-64. CINAHL Complete.
Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
Currency: The information in this source was published in 2010. The source has also been
updated and revised. No, this topic does not require updated information, valid information is
best. There are no functional links but multiple references to refer to if needed.
Relevance: This covers my topic well and thoroughly. The authors intended this information to
the general public, but more specifically those interested in or victims of NIHL (Noise Induced
Hearing Loss). This source is definitely not elementary level but in some places may be a bit
advanced. No, I did not look any further after finding this source. I read through the material and
determined it was exactly what I was needing. Yes, I would be comfortable citing this in my
research paper.
Authority: The authors of this source are, Fei Zhao* Vinaya K.C. Manchaiah David French*
Sharon M. Price, . I do not know the authors credentials, but do know they are all part of the
Centre for Hearing and Balance Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK School of Health
Science, Swansea University, Swansea, UK Finders University of South Australia and Cora

Barclay Centre, Adelaide, Australia. Knowing this much, gives me a pretty clear indication they
are all highly educated in this subject by the means that they wrote an academic journal
regarding such. There is contact information and given that it is an academic journal in an
academic database, it is a pretty clear assumption that this is scholarly work.
Accuracy: This information in this source comes from the British Society of Audiology,
International Society of Audiology, and Nordic Audiological Society. Information is not
supported with direct evidence but is in-text citations declaring that it was proved. Yes, the
source has been scholarly peer reviewed. Yes, it is possible to verify the information from their
references page. There are no biases involved and absolutely no writing errors.
Purpose: The main purpose of this scholarly work is to inform those interested in the subject
matter. Each author presents the information in a clear understanding for their audience. All
information provided is fact. The point of view does not seem objective nor are there any
political, ethical, or cultural biases present.
The rating I would give this source is a 5. Although some of the graphs are far beyond my
comprehension, the information included will help me produce a well, informative research
paper over a similar topic.
4. Academic Database- Landlv, Daniel, Lennart Malmstrm, and Stephen E Widn.
"Adolescents' Reported Hearing Symptoms And Attitudes Toward Loud Music." Noise &
Health 15.66 (2013): 347-354. CINAHL Complete. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
Currency: This source was posted in 2014 and then revised the following year. My topic
requires true, tested information, rather than recent. There are functional links available
throughout the source.

Relevance: This source is relevant to my topic and is intended for those who are interested in or
affected by NIHL. The level at which the source is wrote is neither too simple nor too advanced.
I glanced at a view other sources before choosing this one, but knew this would be another
source to my benefit. I would feel confident citing this source.
Authority: The authors of this source include Daniel Landlv1, who is a Registered Audiologist,
Habilitation and Assistive Technologies, University Hospital of rebro, Lennart Malmstrm2,
School of Health and Medical Sciences, Student of Master Program of Improvement in Healthcare Activities, University of rebro, and Stephen E. Widn3, School of Health and Medical
Sciences, University of rebro, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, rebro, Sweden. All
authors are qualified to write on the subject matter. There is some contact information available
on the authors. The URL reveals that this source is very reliable because it was wrote scholarly
on an academic database.
Accuracy: The information from this source comes from Swedish Institute for disability Studies
and rebro University. The information provided is supported with evidence. This source has
also been peer reviewed. If I check the references, I am sure to find evidence but I cannot be
certain of personal knowledge. The language is free of emotion and unbiased, as well as no
errors, including grammar, typograph or spelling.
Purpose: The main purpose of this journal is to inform others on the damage from loud music on
our ears. Both the authors and the sponsor make their intention clear along with their intended
purpose. All information is fact within this source. The point of view is not objective and there
are no political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases present in the
source.

The rating I am giving this source is a 5. It covers all the needed material as well as provided
useful information that can be generated into my final research paper.
Book- G., Le Prell Colleen. Noise-induced Hearing Loss: Scientific Advances. New York:
Springer, 2012. Print.
Currency: The book was published October 30, 2011. The information has been revised. This
subject does not require recent information. There are no links to be functional in the book. Older
studies are workable, just better to have more recent.
Relevance: This source is related to my topic and covers the causes of NIHL. The book is
intended for students studying to become an Audiologist. The source is written at a collegiate
level, so if anything, it may be advanced but still comprehendible. After finding this source, I
needed to look no further because the content was what I was looking for. I would also feel
comfortable siting this source for my final paper.
Authority: The authors of the source are the following, Colleen G. LePrell, Arthur N. Popper,
Donald Henderson, and Richard R. Fay. All the authors are qualified and have the credentials to
write this book. The is contact information and there is no URL to base this source upon.
Accuracy: The information from this source comes from Springer Science and Business Media.
This information is also supported by evidence. This source has been reviewed before it became
published, otherwise it would not have come about. I have no way of verifying that the
information is reference based on personal knowledge. There are no errors present in this book
source and no biases.
Purpose: The purpose of this source is to inform and teach their intended audience about NIHL
is young adults and those of all ages. The intentions from the authors are clear and easy to

interpret. All the information in this source is fact and based on science. The point of view is
neither impartial nor are there any political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or
personal biases.
The rating I give this source is based on the fact that it is used to communicate and teach young
adults in the field of audiology, at which is my intended goal of a career. For these reasons, I give
this source a rating of a 5.