This source seems as though it will definitely put me on the right track to success with my paper. It is chocked full of valuable information that answered a lot of questions that I had about adoption. It specifically outlines what needs to be done in order to get started with the adoption process. For example, in order to adopt a child in Bolivia, one must follow these steps:
- Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
- Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
- Be Matched with a Child
- Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
- Adopt the Child in Bolivia
- Bring your Child Home
This website seems to be trustworthy and reliable because of its apparent affiliation with the United States government. It also has many laws and policies that seem to match up with other sources I have encountered. There are also various contact options for reaching the organization that is running the website. The source serves primarily to inform its audience, whom of course would most likely be those seeking to adopt a child from a country outside the U.S. The source also provides access to crucial forms needed for the adoption process.
JSTOR
This source challenges the parameters of my topic focus. The author's intent is to concentrates mainly on the effects of international adoption on population size of receiving states (those areas in which the adopters live). This makes me think of focusing on adoption from a statistical stand point, but I'm not sure if that's what I would like to heavily focus on in my paper. Regardless of my choice of concentration, the source seems to be reliable, in that, it has been added to a list of journals provided by Virginia Tech, specifically. Also, there are signs of publication and multiple volumes. In addition, there is overlap of information from the source I evaluated, above. This source mentions the 1993 Hague Convention, which plays an important role in the rules and regulations of most intercountry adoptions.
JSTOR
This source challenges the parameters of my topic focus. The author's intent is to concentrates mainly on the effects of international adoption on population size of receiving states (those areas in which the adopters live). This makes me think of focusing on adoption from a statistical stand point, but I'm not sure if that's what I would like to heavily focus on in my paper. Regardless of my choice of concentration, the source seems to be reliable, in that, it has been added to a list of journals provided by Virginia Tech, specifically. Also, there are signs of publication and multiple volumes. In addition, there is overlap of information from the source I evaluated, above. This source mentions the 1993 Hague Convention, which plays an important role in the rules and regulations of most intercountry adoptions.
I find the first source to be a very trustworthy bank of information on the process of adoption. It is supported by the government, which I presume is the mediator between nations when adoptions are taking place. It also will remain current and factual as long as the process exists, so any new policies will be reflected there quickly.
ReplyDeleteGovernment websites and JSTOR are both very reliable sources but most of the time, both will have a much more abstract feel toward the topic. For example the sources you read discuss the application process and fluctuating population size, yet there are much more personal things to consider when making an adoption. I would suggest that you find an autobiography or a first-hand account of the experience, if you don’t already have some sources like that. Technically they are less “reliable,” but I feel they will be much more beneficial than an excess of scientific papers.
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