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SourceWatch
Image:Sourcewatch logo.png
URL http://www.sourcewatch.org/
Commercial? No
Type of site Wiki, database
Registration Available
Available language(s) English
Owner Center for Media and Democracy
Created by Sheldon Rampton
Launched 2003
Current status active


SourceWatch (formerly Disinfopedia), is an internet site which is a "collaborative project" of the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD). Uniform Resource Locator is an URI which also specifies where the identified resource is available and the protocol for retrieving it A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content using a simplified Markup language. A Computer Database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system In the Philosophy of language, a natural language (or ordinary language) is a Language that is spoken or written in phonemic-alphabetic or phonemically-related English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and Sheldon Rampton (born August 4, 1957) is the editor of PR Watch, and the Author of several books that criticize the The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and It was created by the CMD's research director, Sheldon Rampton. Sheldon Rampton (born August 4, 1957) is the editor of PR Watch, and the Author of several books that criticize the According to the project's website, it "aims to produce a directory of public relations firms, think tanks, industry-funded organizations and industry-friendly experts that work to influence public opinion and public policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests. Public relations (PR is the practice of managing the flow of Information between an Organization and its Publics Public relations - often referred A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization institute corporation or group that conducts Research and engages in advocacy in areas such That the manufacture of consent is capable of great refinements no one I think denies A corporation is a separate legal entity usually used to conduct business For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. An interest group (also advocacy group, lobby group, pressure group or special interest group) is an organized collection of people who seek "[1]

Contents

Sponsor

The sponsor of SourceWatch is the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD), a nonprofit American-based news media research group founded in 1993 by environmentalist writer and political activist John Stauber. The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The news media refers to the section of the Mass media that focuses on presenting current News to the public Environmentalism is a broad philosophy and Social movement centered on a concern for the conservation and improvement of the environment. Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change John Stauber ( 1953 -) is an American writer and political activist who has co-authored five books about Propaganda by governments private interests and In addition to SourceWatch, CMD publishes PR Watch, a quarterly newsletter edited by Laura A. PR Watch is a quarterly Newsletter whose stated mission is to expose deceptive and misleading Public relations campaigns Miller. The creator of SourceWatch, Sheldon Rampton, is CMD's research director. Sheldon Rampton (born August 4, 1957) is the editor of PR Watch, and the Author of several books that criticize the

Further information: Center for Media and Democracy

Mission statement

According to SourceWatch, it aims:

to produce a directory of the people, organizations and issues shaping the public agenda. The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and A primary purpose of SourceWatch is documenting the PR and propaganda activities of public relations firms and public relations professionals engaged in managing and manipulating public perception, opinion and policy. Public relations (PR is the practice of managing the flow of Information between an Organization and its Publics Public relations - often referred Propaganda is a concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people SourceWatch also includes profiles on think tanks, industry-funded organizations and industry-friendly experts that work to influence public opinion and public policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests. A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization institute corporation or group that conducts Research and engages in advocacy in areas such That the manufacture of consent is capable of great refinements no one I think denies A corporation is a separate legal entity usually used to conduct business For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. An interest group (also advocacy group, lobby group, pressure group or special interest group) is an organized collection of people who seek Over time, SourceWatch has broadened to include others involved in public debates including media outlets, journalists and government agencies. "Popular press" redirects here note that the University of Wisconsin Press publishes under the imprint "The Popular Press" A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends A government agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the Machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions Unlike some other wikis, SourceWatch has a policy of strict referencing, and is overseen by a paid editor. A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content using a simplified Markup language. [2]

History

Rampton created SourceWatch on January 15, 2003, and launched it publicly with 200 articles on March 10, 2003. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. According to SourceWatch's own statistics, it included over 15,000 articles as of March 2007. [2] The content of Sourcewatch is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. The GNU Free Documentation License ( GNU FDL or simply GFDL) is a Copyleft License for free documentation designed by the Free Software

Editorial and security policies

The editor of SourceWatch is Bob Burton, who began to edit it part-time in October 2003. Bob Burton is a freelance journalist and Public relations analyst based in Canberra, the capital of Australia. As its editor, Burton, who also serves as the project's main contact person, provides oversight as a public relations analyst. Public relations (PR is the practice of managing the flow of Information between an Organization and its Publics Public relations - often referred [3] The stated goals for registered users who are permitted to edit SourceWatch are "accuracy and fairness. "[4] Its editorial guidelines stress the importance of maintaining the accuracy of its source citations and admonish its editors to "Be fair". [5]

Sourcewatch is available on the web as a wiki, maintained by a community of interested users worldwide. A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content using a simplified Markup language. When SourceWatch began, any visitor to the site could edit existing articles and create new ones. In April 2006, however, SourceWatch changed its policy, henceforth requiring users to register and log in before editing its articles and restricting unregistered visitors to reading articles only. [1]

The Center for Media and Democracy sets the editorial and "security policies" under which SourceWatch operates. The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and SourceWatch provides recommended editorial guidelines to its users but reserves privileges to modify content and to delete articles for its administrators, referred to (as in other wikis) as "Sysops". A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content using a simplified Markup language. [1][6] Information about "administrators" ("sysops") in SourceWatch is hyperlinked via its "FAQ". FAQ is an Acronym for " Frequently Asked Question(s " [7]

Reception

Praise


Criticism

Alan Caruba, a corporate public relations counselor[10], vocal global warming skeptic[11], and founder of the National Anxiety Center, writes "Source Watch is a project of the Center of Media & Democracy, a left-wing organization that devotes a lot of time to attacking the public relations profession in general and conservative writers in particular. Alan Caruba (b Oct 9 1937 is a Public relations counselor and Freelance writer who is a frequent critic of Environmentalism, Islam and Public relations (PR is the practice of managing the flow of Information between an Organization and its Publics Public relations - often referred The global warming controversy is a dispute regarding the nature and consequences of Global warming. The National Anxiety Center was founded in 1990 by American business and science writer and Public relations consultant Alan Caruba as "a Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined "[12]

Elizabeth Solomont of the New York Sun describes SourceWatch as "a left-leaning group" (The New York Sun is generally considered a right-leaning newspaper). The New York Sun was a contemporary five-day Daily newspaper published in New York City from 2002 until 2008 In Politics, right-wing, the political right, and the Right are positions that uphold traditional values and/or authorities [13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Editorial Policy," SourceWatch, last updated May 23, 2007, accessed June 25, 2007. The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and Media Transparency is the concept of determining how and why Information is conveyed through various means Watchdog journalism refers to forms of Activist journalism aimed at holding accountable public personalities and institutions whose functions impact social and political life Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  2. ^ a b About SourceWatch (Site history).
  3. ^ "Bob Burton", PR Watch, Center for Media and Democracy, December 24, 2006, accessed June 25, 2007. PR Watch is a quarterly Newsletter whose stated mission is to expose deceptive and misleading Public relations campaigns The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD is a nonprofit American -based media Research group founded in 1993 by Environmentalist writer and Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ SourceWatch: Article guidelines", SourceWatch, accessed June 25, 2007. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  5. ^ For more information, see "Generally accepted policies" and, particularly, "Be fair" (and related links), SourceWatch, accessed June 25, 2007. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ For further information about editing and security policies, see also: "SourceWatch: How to Fix an Error", SourceWatch: "Errors and Complaints", and "Security", both accessed June 25, 2007. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ "FAQ", SourceWatch, accessed June 25, 2007; see "SourceWatch:List of Administrators". Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. (It appears not to be specified at such links the procedure whereby SourceWatch users acquire status and privileges as administrators. For such administrative policies in Wikipedia, cf. Sysops. SourceWatch states in its section in "Generally accepted policies" on "How are these policies formulated?" that its policies and guidelines are based "by and large" on those of Wikipedia. There appears to be no featured link, however, to specific policies governing the granting of "sysops" ("administrator") status to SourceWatch users. It may not be clear to a SourceWatch user, therefore, how such sysops are nominated and approved. )
  8. ^ a b Homepage of Sourcewatch, aaccessed June 25, 2007. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ See Biography of Zoe Cormier on her website for related information.
  10. ^ Alan Caruba, "Caruba's credentials", The Caruba Organization, accessed June 25, 2007. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  11. ^ Alan Caruba, "Warning Signs: "Global warming on steroids", National Anxiety Center, January 3, 2007. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  12. ^ Alan Caruba, "Smearing Conservative Writers", online posting, expertclick. Alan Caruba (b Oct 9 1937 is a Public relations counselor and Freelance writer who is a frequent critic of Environmentalism, Islam and com, rpt. news release (letter), National Anxiety Center, January 29, 2006, accessed June 25, 2007. The National Anxiety Center was founded in 1990 by American business and science writer and Public relations consultant Alan Caruba as "a Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  13. ^ "Big Pharma Readies Effort To Counter Moore's 'Sicko'", The New York Sun, June 20, 2007: 2, accessed June 25, 2007 (3 pages). The New York Sun was a contemporary five-day Daily newspaper published in New York City from 2002 until 2008 Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

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