Source http://www.rsc.

org/education/teachers/Resources/inspirational/resources/3
.1.5.pdf
Authorit It is written by an organization called the Royal Society of Chemistry, which
y makes the source reliable, because they have good equipment and resources
to perform research. Their research is certified, and they are currently
updating their data.
Currenc It has not date. This could affect it´s validity because the methods it exposes
y could be old, and new methods, which are more advanced or efficient may
have been created.
Accurac I didn´t know the information exposed before reading the article. However, it
y is accurate, because it is based on explanations on the organic chemical
structure. The predicted behaviour, is accurate, because it has a chemical
explanation, which was made by researches who have had years of study and
experience in the field.
Bias No position is taken. The methods are exposed in an impartial way with no
preference for chemical compounds because of their Brand and
manufacturer. This makes the information reliable because the information
given is based purely on research.

Source http://waset.org/publications/9997631/improving-concrete-properties-
with-fibers-addition
Authority The article was written by members of the World Academy of Science
Engineering and Technology, this shows it is a reliable source, because the
members have years of study and experience in the field. Also, an
organization like this, has the equipment and resources to perform good
research in the area.
Currency The report was written in 2014, which may take validity away from it. As
science nowadays progresses quickly, new fibbers could have been found in
the 3 years that have passed, and this one´s could alter the properties of
concrete in a better or more efficient way.
Accuracy The information is sufficiently accurate, because a number of trials are
shown in the experimentation. Also, those who proposed this investigation
where experts in the field.
Bias There is no bias on this article. All arguments are base don the data exposed
and on previous research which contains references. No opinion is made.
This is good, because the information is substantial and has no alteration
due to position, but the opinion of an expert could also contribute to
analyse the information.

Source http://www.ce.memphis.edu/1101/notes/concrete/concrete_properties_sli
des.pdf
Authorit It was written by the civil engineering department of the university of
y Memphis. This makes the source reliable, because a university has the
resources and personal to perform various studies which contain quality
information.
Currenc It has no publication date. It refers to the properties of the material broadly,
y and the currency wouldn´t affect this. However, it also addresses testing
methods and admixtures to improve the material, which could advance
through time, and they could not appear in this study.
Accurac The information is accurate. When comparing the information given with the
y one other sources however, it´s very similar.
Bias The article did choose certain methods and aggregates from the whole. This
may be bias, but strong argument may also support this decision. Maybe
they did it, because these are not most common or the most effective.

Source https://plastics.americanchemistry.com/How-Plastics-Are-Made/
Authority The American Chemistry Council.
Currency It was written in 2005, which could take out reliability from the source,
because new procedures and research could have been performed in the
past years.
Accuracy Information is very accurate. It is extensive and complete. Not only is the
process described in a detailed manner, but examples of applications and
ways of altering the properties are also exposed. The structure is described,
and several sub – procedures according to the structure are also described.
Bias Non – bias. The web page bases it´s arguments specifically on research
when speaking about the properties and processes of plastic. Nevertheless,
the article is used as a platform to promote some of their product, by linking
them to recycling and consumer benefits.

Source http://www.plasticseurope.org/what-is-plastic/how-plastic-is-made.aspx

Authority It is a reliable authority. A union of plastic manufacturers in Europe, called

Plastics Europe, which has the resources and personal to research.
Currency Publication date is not established. Nevertheless, information is similar to
the one of other sources, which could prove the information is recent,
because the methods are the current tones used.
Accuracy In comparison with other sources the information is rather poor. What is
said is accurate when comparing the information with the one other
sources present, but the information is limited, the process is not described
thoroughly, and little information of the properties is exposed.
Bias The source is a union of plastic manufacturers in Europe, and in spite of
having their own product, they are not bias to sponsor their own
procedures or products.
Source https://www.nobelprize.org/educational/chemistry/plastics/readmore.html
Authority The article is written by the Nobel Prize official webpage. This makes the
information reliable, because they have a number of researchers and
resources that they can apply to produce elaborate papers.
Currency It was published on 2007. This means, new research and information could
have appeared in the past 10 years, taking reliability from the source.
Accuracy The information is accurate. When comparing it to other sources, the
information is similar. It is very detailed in explaining the difference
between thermoplastics and thermosets, and it also provides a vie won the
environmental impact. However, it is a bit limited when speaking about the
procedure and properties, not as extense as other sources.
Bias In general, the source isn´t bias. However, the source does address
respectively the catalyst method of Ziegler, which could show a bias
position towards this method. Nevertheless, this position could be base don
a scientific reasoning which is correct.

Source https://www.understanding-cement.com/hydration.html
Authority The article was written by Understanding Cement. This is an organization
who studies concrete science since 2005. Perhaps they haven´t being
performing studies for so long, but they are definitely reliable, because they
have people with expertise and resources, who can perform significant
research.
Currency Publication date is not defined. However, the information may be quite
recent, because this research Project started only in 2005. There is a
possibility that the information is currently updated.
Accuracy The information is substantial. The process of hydration is described
extensively with details, additional information, like the factors that may
affect this process are also named. Graphs are also included.
Bias The information given is precise and base don scientific arguments.
However, the article is used as a platform to promote other resources form
the organization.

Source http://pslc.ws/macrog/xlink.htm

Authority The information was written by the Polymer Science Learning Centre.
Information given is explained in an easy and interactive way, although it is
complex. In my opinion sometimes it can become a little childish.
Currency It may have inferred that information is updated constantly, as it was
written by a learning centre, and there is no publication date.
Accuracy It explains very well the process of crosslinking. However, it sometimes uses
language to replace scientific one, which a feel is not precise and seem
childish. On the positive side, it has some very good diagrams which depict
the property of crosslinking.
Bias Generally, it is not bias about the scientific information. It does show some
personal opinions on information about the inventor of crosslinking, but it is
rather objective.

Source
http://www.engr.psu.edu/ce/courses/ce584/concrete/library/materials/Ad
mixture/AdmixturesMain.htm

Authorit It is a research paper written by the Penn State College of Engineering. The
y source is reliable, because this institution has the personal to select and
perform studies, in order to acquire reliable information.
Currency There is no publication date. In addition to this, some of the sources used by
the paper were written more than 2 decades ago. This could take reliability
form the source, because of the fact that new admixture may have
appeared, or new studies with the same admixtures.
Accuracy The information given is clear and it explains suffienctly the effect of the
different chemical admixtures on concrete. There is some visual support like
graphs and images.
Bias It does state some advantages and disadvantages of the admixtures being
applied, both this one´s are very implicit and base don the scientific data.

Source http://www.concretecountertopinstitute.com/curing-how-exactly-does-it-
work/

Authority It was written by the Concrete Countertop Institute, the author is reliable,
because the personal working in it have the skills and studies to select eh
adequate information to be published from an objective scientific
reasoning.
Currency No date, however the article speaks about an admixture which was
produced recently (super plasticizer). So it could be inferred it is recent, or
updated frequently.
Accuracy The information is correct. Data on how temperature will affect the curing
process is extense, and how the curing process affects the properties is also
described. There are a few images, but little graphs.
Bias No marks of personal opinions.

Source http://www.cement.org/cement-concrete-applications/concrete-
materials/aggregates

Authority Given that the article was produce by an organization which is directly
linked to the subject, it can be said it is reliable, because of the fat that they
have the resources and personnel to produce quality investigations and
publish reliable articles.
Currency The article has no publication date, and this could make the source
unreliable, because the information could be old, and new reports or
information could have been produced. However, it could also be inferred
that the information could be updated periodically, given this case, this
would give much more confidence to the source.
Accuracy The information is very accurate, it is detailed and complete. The functions
of the admixtures are described, but also their advantages and
disadvantages. The source gives examples which could be useful for the
Project, because they provide ideas on which admixtures could be used for
the Project to improve it´s properties.
Bias The source´s arguments are completely based on the scientific information.
There are no personal opinions, and no errors are found when comparing
the information to the one other sources present.

Source http://www.cement.org/cement-concrete-applications/concrete-
materials/chemical-admixtures
Authority Given that the article was produce by an organization which is directly
linked to the subject, it can be said it is reliable, because of the fat that they
have the resources and personnel to produce quality investigations and
publish reliable articles.
Currency It may be inferred that the article is recent, or has been updated, because
the subject discussed is still in investigation. However, there is no
publication date.
Accuracy The source gives information, on how chemical admixtures may affect the
applications given to concrete. The information is concise but accurate.
Bias The source´s arguments are completely based on the scientific information.
There are no personal opinions, and no errors are found when comparing
the information to the one other sources present.

Source https://youtu.be/z5ro0rkXfkw

Authority The source isn´t very reliable because there are little filters to the
information that may be published. Nevertheless, this specific video looks
like a news report, documenting a scientific innovation, and this increases
the validity.
Currency The company was created a few years ago, and the information is quiet
recent.
Accuracy It is difficult to say whether the information is accurate, because this kind of
technologies are still being developed. However, it appears they applied
good engineering techniques and the product were well made.
Bias The company, perhaps with the purpose of promoting itself and increase
sales, spoke from a tone which sounded prideful and bias in fragments of
 the video. This can take validity out of the source, because the information
could be altered, and not based completely on solid arguments.

Source https://inhabitat.com/lego-like-building-blocks-of-recycled-plastic-allow-
colombians-to-build-their-own-homes/

Authority The source is not very reliable, because there are little filters to the people
who may publish in it. Nevertheless, the article is related to construction
and environment.
Currency It is very recent; the report was only made in 2016. This gives validity to the
source, because it shows that the research was made recently, and it is very
unlikely that new information has appeared.
Accuracy The information published is related to the subject, and is a good example
to take into account for doing my project. The information is relatively
specific, since it refers to some of the aggregates and methods used.
Bias The information published speaks very positively about the company ben
discussed. This could be a sign of personal opinions, but I believe it´s valid
because it is backed on the actions of the company.

Source http://www.ccemagazine.com/2014/05/01/elasto-plastic-concrete/

Authority The source is a magazine which refers to topics of construction and

engineering. This means it is very reliable, because the information
published is revised by professionals, and the the information published is
very related to the subject.
Currency The source is constantly updated, which means all the information
regarding the technology that they manufacture could be found there.
Accuracy The information was accurate and related to the subject. It is an excellent
product, but it may not be applied in this project as an example.
Bias The company was promoted in a way, but I considered it was quite fair.

Source http://inhabitat.com/plastic-concrete-repurposes-landfill-waste-into-
building-bricks/

Authority The source is not very reliable, because there are little filters to the people
who may publish in it. Neveertheless, the information published in this
platform is mostly related with construction and environment, so it may
have validity.
Currency The project is not very recent, because it was published in 2009. However, it
´s one of the latest news regarding this specific project.
Accuracy The information is related to the subject, but is not very similar to the
product I would like to develop. Nevertheless, it is a good project, and a
 good learning experience to learn about it. The information is not very
specific nor the terminology.
Bias The person who wrote the article, speaks very proudly about the creator of
the product. Indeed, the brand may be advertised this way, but the things
said seem to be true.

Source https://youtu.be/GIqerEjpQjk

Authority The source isn´t very reliable because there are little filters to the
information that may be published. Nevertheless, this specific video looks
like a news report, documenting a scientific innovation, and this increases
the validity.
Currency The company was created a few years ago, and the information is quiet
recent.
Accuracy It is difficult to say whether the information is accurate, because thee kind
of technologies are still being developed. However, it appears they applied
good engineering techniques and the product were well made.
Bias The company, perhaps with the purpose of promoting itself and increase
sales, spoke from a tone which sounded prideful and bias in fragments of
the video. This can take validity out of the source, because the information
could be altered, and not based completely on solid arguments.

Source https://youtu.be/xRxB6lyMNZ8

Authority In spite that the video is published in a page that has little filters, the video
comes from a news programme, where the project is reported as something
sustainable.
Currency The report is quite recent, and so is the investigations it announces. I
believe the it has not improved or changed very much since it was recorded,
to the information is quite valid.
Accuracy The information shown is accurate and concise. It is a good example for my
project.
Bias The news shows the inventor in a prideful way. However, I believe the
opinion is fair, given that he has done a great progress in science.

Source Interview – Eco Red / ENKA de Colombia

Authority The companies interviewed gathered and recycled plastic bottles. They have
the personal and resources for providing information significant to the
project.
Currency They provided the updated information of the processes they do. This
means they are the most valid up to now.
Accuracy I believe the information is accurate, personally I did not compare it to
other sources, but I assume it must all be true because of the fact that they
produce very good product from the recycling material.
Bias During the interview, the companies did not try to promote themselves,
they were concise to answer the question I proposed.

Source http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X15003115#b00
30

Authorit The source is very reliable, because only scientist may publish here, and the
y information often has a monetary value.
Currency The report seems to be in it´s latest version and it was only published in
2016. This makes the source very reliable.
Accuracy The information is experimental, but I believe the produce a fair test, and
evaluate the results accurately.
Bias There is no sing of personal opinions.

Source Interview – Pre Moldeados S.A.

Authority The company produces construction materials, which is a topic related with
the subject, and the information was conducted to a materials engineer,
which has the expertise to answer specific questions.
Currency The information is the latest, so it is the most reliable.
Accuracy I believe the information was accurate, because many of his answers were
backed up with the information published in the web page.
Bias The engineer did not promote the company at any time, the information
was general and concise.

Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWwcqb216ig

Authority The source is not very reliable, because there are little filters for the people
who want to publish videos. The person who did this video seemed to be
following a procedure, and he did it fine.
Currency The information was published on 2016, so it is quite recent.
Accuracy The equipment was not manipulated very professionally, but there some
things that I could gather for my own method.
Bias The person seemed to follow instructions, so his opinion was not included,
however there were errors.

Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_wcv1lpBns

Authority The source is not very reliable, because there are little filters for the people
who want to publish videos. For instance, the person who did this video, did
 seem to know about what he was doing, but he did not use very
professional equipment.
Currency The information was published in 2015, so it is quite recent.
Accuracy The person does a fair manipulation of the materials, which may help me
make my own procedure.
Bias There were errors, and the things he did seemed to be based strongly upon
personal opinion.

Source https://www.emachineshop.com/machine-shop/Properties-of-
Plastic/page62.html
Authority The source is reliable, because it is a Company that sells machines and
components that contain plastic. Therefore, the must publishes valid
information, plus they have the personal and resources to achieve this
purpose.
Currency It seems the information is updated currently, which gives reliability to the
source.
Accuracy Information is not very specific, but it is accurate. It is not as complete as
other sources, but it does state similar things.
Bias There are no signs of error or personal opinions. However, the page is full of
advertising.