Online Source # 5

“Specific Page Title or Article Title” Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”	"Non-religious Arguments Against Voluntary Euthanasia"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc) Ex: POV	Nicholas Beale and Professor Stuart Horner
Title of the Entire Website (not www. ) Ex: CBC News	Star Course
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given) Ex: CBC	The Star Course Publishing Co.
Date Page was Last Revised Ex: 10 September 2010	August 2009
Date You Read It Ex: 21 January 2012	15 February 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it) Ex: < http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/09/twilight-is-a-negative-influence-on-teens-or-just-harmless-fun.html>	http://www.starcourse.org/euthanasia.htm

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded): EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).

The author claims that he has "a much higher IQ" and that he is "much better educated than most people" concluding that he knows everything about the subject (Horner).

Horner states that "legalising the killing of humans" is immoral and "undermines the basis of law and public morality" (Horner).

He claims that the legalization would cause "huge social pressures" causing "stress and suffering" on the "vulnerable people" to "volunteer" (Horner).

He makes an interesting point when writing about the "devastating" effects on the families and other loved ones; "especially children" (Horner).

He also makes a valid argument that physician assisted suicide would "undermine funding of research" in the area of terminal illness and depression due to the illness (Horner).

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
Unlike the other sources, this site focuses on the negative effects of the legalization of voluntary euthanasia. The opinions are non-religious based and focus solely on harmful effect in the long run.The authors of the website hope to ban the act for good.

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 authors are both medical doctors and former chairmen of the BMA Medical Ethics Committee.


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 sites goal is to gain support and recognition of the dangers and long term effects of the subject.


Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
Yes, there is a bias as they favor the cons of physician assisted suicide/voluntary euthanasia.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
No they do not cite refrences taking away from their credibility.

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

I plan to use this source when expressing the reasons why some people are against the legalization of voluntary euthanasia and stating my opinion on whether i agree or not.

Online Source # 4

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”	"The Case for Assisted Suicide and Active Voluntary Euthanasia"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc) Ex: POV	Dereck Humphrey
Title of the Entire Website (not www. ) Ex: CBC News	Near Death
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given) Ex: CBC	Near Death Experiences & the Afterlife Inc.
Date Page was Last Revised Ex: 10 September 2010	2007
Date You Read It Ex: 21 January 2012	15, February 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it) Ex: < http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/09/twilight-is-a-negative-influence-on-teens-or-just-harmless-fun.html>	http://www.near-death.com/experiences/suicide08.html

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded): EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).

Humphry states that "we ought to have control over our death" because we have no control "over our birth" and we cannot "claim to be free" if we are governed by someones ese's "morals" (Humphry).

The author acknowledges that most people die "quickly, peacefully, and painlessly" and that pysician-assisted suicide is "needed for very few dying patients" because of whatever their illness may be (Humphry).

He says that the physician-assisted suicide may be "necessary" and "appropriate law" should be enforced if the patient is faced with an illness or "intractable pain" (Humphry).

The author writes that in this modern age people are more "educated" to a point where they can make wise choices and work with "intelligent medical advisors to come to the best decision" if their case is valid (Humphry).

He classifies the controversy as "medical ignorance" in the sense that people do not understand the necessity or proper "law" of meeting the needs of terminally ill patients (Humphry).

Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
Humphry states his opinion on the matter of physician-assisted suicide. He goes in depth about the case and presents his argument in an educated manner. The site talks about the different points on reasons why appropriate laws should be enforced in order to help those who are in dire need.


Credibilty 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, Dereck Humphry, the author of the groundbreaking novel Final Exit and the founder of the world's premier right-to-die organization.


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 however he is trying to gain the support of the audience.


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

Yes the author favors the pro side of voluntary euthanasia/assisted suicide.


References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?

The author does not cite any refrences, taking away from the credibility.


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

I plan to use this source when I cite Dereck Humphry and talk about his book Final Exit, because of his experience of the subject.

Research Source Log #3

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”  Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”	"The EXIT Euthanasia Blog"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc) Ex: POV	Unknown
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )  Ex: CBC News	EXIT
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given) Ex: CBC	WordPress
Date Page was Last Revised Ex: 10 September 2010	9 January 2012
Date You Read It Ex: 21 January 2012	2 February 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it) Ex: < http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/09/twilight-is-a-negative-influence-on-teens-or-just-harmless-fun.html>	http://exiteuthanasia.wordpress.com/

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded): EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).

The site explains that is purpose is to provide "reliable information" on how to end one's life when "faced" with "unbearable and unrelievable suffering" (Unknown).

The article states that "helium" is the "most popular method" for those considering "rational suicide" and for those who are unable to "suffer" any longer (Unknown).

The website cites Dr. Jack Kevorkian when saying that he does not "persuade to suicide" but he feels that it is unjust to allow people to "wither away" if they do not choose to (Kevorkian).

The website sites Julijonas Urbonas, a PhD candidate at the Royal College of Art in London, when it talks about his design for a "euthanasia coaster" which enables its riders to "experience euphoria followed by a painless death" (Urbonas).

Urbonas goes on to explain that those who ride the coaster are "subjected to a series of intense motion elements"  that contribute to the experience such as "from euphoria to thrill and tunnel vision, to loss of consciousness" and eventually "death" (Urbonas).

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

This blog talks about recent articles related to assisted suicide and it also provides legal resources. The site provides up to date news on laws and events. However, it does not supply any opinions on the topic.


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 site's purpose is to educate those individuals wanting to learn more and keep informed on the up to date news involved with assisted suicide. 



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 as the majority is made up of articles.

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

There is not really a bias but it is connected to the last website that is biased.

References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?

He cites articles and it does not take away from his credibility, it just informs the audience.

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

I plan to use this source by talking about recent events and trials having to do with euthanasia. 

Research Source Log #2

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”  Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”	"Euthanasia-Fast Access"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc) Ex: POV	Chris Docker
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )  Ex: CBC News	Fast Access
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given) Ex: CBC	EXIT
Date Page was Last Revised Ex: 10 September 2010	2010
Date You Read It Ex: 21 January 2012	2 February 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it) Ex: < http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/09/twilight-is-a-negative-influence-on-teens-or-just-harmless-fun.html>	http://www.euthanasia.cc/index.html

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded): EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).

This site supports "the right to choose" and their "aims" are to make "dying with dignity" an option to anyone when "necessary" (Docker).

Exit favors the the "progressive legislation" called "The Assisted Suicide Act" passed by "parliament" in Great Britain (Docker).

The author of the site talks about a court case involving a man named "Anthony Bland" who had "lain in a vegetative state" for three years before a "court order" allowed his "indignity to come to a merciful close" (Docker).

The chronological timeline states that in 1936 "King George V" received euthanasia "from Lord Dawson unofficially" (Docker).

Docker cites L. Bernard when he explains that patients often have "misconceptions" on what is "likely to happen" and that they should understand that the suicide attempt may "fail" (Docker).

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

Docker's website is a resource center for all things about voluntary Euthanasia. It is based on British laws and cases. However it is helpful to get a different country's view on the matter. It includes everything from a chronological timeline to information about religion and the right to die.

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?

Chris Docker is an experienced and charismatic speaker with years of experience in delivering seminars. He has a Masters of Philosophy in Law and Ethics in Medicine. His academic writings have been featured in chapters of Dartmouth medical law textbooks.


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 is simply an informative site to keep readers educated on the topic and all the details of the laws and people affected by them.

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

There is a slight bias in the fact that only the positive effects of Euthanasia are mentioned. It is easy to tell that the author is pro choice on assisted suicide.


References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?

The author sites doctors, religious leaders, and court cases. This adds to the credibility because of its legitimacy.

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

I plan to use this source when writing about the different experiences of people who were in a vegetative state and/or wanting to end their life due to their termianl illness. I will also use the timeline to my advantage.

Senior Project Online Source

“Specific Page Title or Article Title”  Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”	"Assisted Suicide/Voluntary Euthanasia: Should assisted suicide be legal?"
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc) Ex: POV	Bobby Webster-United Kingdom
Title of the Entire Website (not www. )  Ex: CBC News	IDEA-International Debate Education Association
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given) Ex: CBC	IDEA Inc.
Date Page was Last Revised Ex: 10 September 2010	14 July 2009
Date You Read It Ex: 21 January 2012	25 January 2012
<URL address> (ALL of it) Ex: <http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/09/twilight-is-a-negative-influence-on-teens-or-just-harmless-fun.html>	http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=55

FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded): EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).

The author of the article Bobby Webster attempts to analyze the subject and asks the controversial question if whether or not "assisted suicide" should be legal to those with a "terminal illness" (Webster).

Webster writes that "Dr. Jack Kevorkian" was nicknamed "Doctor Death" and found guilty of "second degree murder" for assisting the suicides of "45 people" (Webster).

According to the source, "voluntary euthanasia has been legal since 1983" in the Netherlands and over 3,000 people have "requested" to end their lives (Webster).

Webster's argument is that "every human has a right to life" and the right of speech does not remove the "right to remain silent".Therefore the right to choose to die is "implicit" in the right to live (Webster).

On the other hand, Webster states that there is no comparison between right to live and "other rights" and to assist someone in suicide is "immoral" because it deprives people "of all choices they might make in the future" (Webster).

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



Bobby Webster, former World Schools debating champion talks about both the pros and cons of Voluntary Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide. On the site there is an open discussion board where people can comment, debate, and leave feedback for others on the topic. There is also a list of a number of different sites that can be used as a source for the subject.


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? 



Bobby Webster, from The United Kingdom, is a former World School debating champion. He has taught debating on five different continents. He is considered the UK's leading independent think-tank. And the website, The International Debate Education Association (IDEA), develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world.

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 more informative than anything. Webster is trying to spark up a debate between the community.


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

There is not a bias due to the fact that he argues both sides of the topic.


References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility? 

The author talks about the court case of Dr. Jack Kevorkian but it adds to his credibility showing that he is well informed.


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

I plan to use this source when stating the pros and cons of voluntary euthanasia/assisted suicide. I will also use some of the commentary and opinions from the people on the discussion board to show how others feel about such a controversial subject.