Primary Source Evaluation: The Moon, Features, and Exploration

Evaluation 5 – COMM 171 – FALL 2022
Weight/100: 10% In-class & finish at home
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Read the instructions carefully and follow them precisely in order to achieve the best score:
First: - Save the source materials I have sent to a permanent file on your computer – EVAL 5
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Then:
Your PRIMARY SOURCE could be a video OR an article BUT NOT A POSTER
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF EVAL 5:
PART 1 – INTRODUCE YOUR SOURCE:
* What is the title of your article OR video?
The title of my article is: “The Moon, Features, and Exploration.”
* Who or what is the author’s name?
The Canadian Space Agency of the Government of Canada authored this article.
* What is the publication if you can find out?
The publication is The Government of Canada’s Canadian Space Agency
* What is the URL (http//:www… )
-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/moon-exploration/canada-role.asp
* What is the date of publication (take care to find the CORRECT date – think about it carefully)
The date of publication of the article is 31-08-2021
* Who would the best audience be for this source, in your opinion (general citizens, school children, high school students, college/university students, teachers, parents?)
In my opinion, the ideal audience for the article is the audience aged between 10 and 90 years with or without high education in science and technology. To this end, the article is largely an informative piece that informs the reader about the moon and Canada’s role in driving efforts in moon exploration.
* Why did you choose this to be your primary source?
I chose the article to be the primary source as it provides pertinent information about the moon, its features, and the undergoing efforts to explore the moon. Notably, the information in the article is easy to grasp, factual, and relevant.
PART 2 – ANALYZE YOUR SOURCE BY REVERSE OUTLINING
* Review your primary source intensively.
The copy of the article is highlighted appropriately
* What is the main argument, purpose, or thesis of your primary source?
The purpose of this article is to educate the general audience of all ages about the origin and features of the moon, the exploration of the moon, and Canada’s contribution to the exploration of the moon.
* Choose by highlighting SEVEN (7) supporting ideas/points that support and reinforce the main argument in (2b) – above.
* List those seven points in paraphrased points here:
1. The moon was likely formed following the collision of the earth with a Mars-sized asteroid 4.5 billion years ago.
2. The moon’s surface contains craters due to the impacts of the asteroid, which do not change in appearance over time.
3. The moon does not produce light, acting as a mirror that reflects the light f...