Career Website #2
§Learning Objective:  To obtain information about the nursing profession.
§Title of the Web Site: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
§URL:  www.bls.gov/oco
§MLA Entry: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, “Registered Nurses.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition. May 14, 2007 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
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§Crebility
§ The information is produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their contact information is as follows: Postal  Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, DC  20212,0001, Phone: (202) 691-5200.The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a fact finding agency for the Federal Government in the field of labor economics and statistics. It collects, processes, analyzes and distributes statistical data to the American public, US Congress, Federal, State and local governments, and business.The BLS agency is qualified to write this document.The BLS agency’s mission include making sure that the information or data they provide satisfy several criteria including accuracy, impartiality, and relevance to current social and economic issues. .
§Accuracy
§ Different areas of the website were updated at different times.  The OCCUPATION category which is where you can obtain information about specific careers was last updated in December 13, 2006. The links provided are working. The document is very comprehensive.  It offers a variety of information such as occupation descriptions, earnings, benefits, demographics, projected growth, and so forth.The information is scholarly. These are data gathered by the Bureau of Labor
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§Reasonableness
§ The goal of the website is clear and meets my objectives which is to  provide career information as well as labor statistical data.The information provided is very detailed. This website does not have advertisements or pop-ups.
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§Support
§ The information is provided free of charge.  They information provided are cited and presented correctly
§ Extensive resources and supporting links on the topic are provided. Options for downloading and printing are provided.  The document can be viewed and printed as a PDF or in HTML.
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