Source Evaluation

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/arts/how-astrology-took-over-the-internet.html

Accessed: March 2019

Brief Summary

This opinion article explain how astrology has become ‘trendy’ again within newspapers and magazines directed at women. New mobile applications have been made that are more specific as it uses your whole natal chart rather than just you sun sign (as they have in the past).

What I was hoping to find out

Why astrology has become popular again and how much the general public have learnt since the last time it was popular.

What I learned from the source

Not all people take astrology seriously. They may take the time to learn more about it but not apply it to themselves and actually believe it and use it in their lives.

Reliability of the source

This source is an opinion article from the New York Times so it is not very reliable.

Where next?

Look for reasons why astrology has become more popular with millennials.

Source Evaluation

https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/astrology_checklist
Accessed: March 2019

Brief Summary

This website goes through a 7 part checklist of criteria to determine whether astrology can be considered a science.

What I was hoping to find out

If astrology is considered to be a science.

What I learned from the source

Astrology has some elements of science but is too subjective to be considered as fully scientific.

Reliability of the source

This website is an educational page of science from the University of Berkeley which is a well respected University.

Where next?

Find a second opinion from a science teacher to see if they agree with the final outcome.

Month by Month Plan

September
Choose and outline my topic and start finding information.

October
Start evaluating sources about my topic of astrology.

November
Evaluating topic sources and look for help on how to produce a video/podcast project.

December
Start thinking of primary research questions and a target audience.

January
Find some video/podcast related research.
Find people to take part in my primary research.

February
Create my interview questions and some backup questions to add more relevant content.
Carry on with video/podcast related research

March
Plan out a script.

April
Start creating my project with a script for each section. I will be aiming for about three minutes of content including secondary data like archived audio footage.

May
Finish my project.