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Lambert, Tim. //Local Histories//. N.p., 2008. Web. 26 Apr. 2011. . No Author Credentials Informational Report Intended for Lay Audience Summary: Site provides a view of technological and historical developments throughout the ages. It provides information such as countries of origin, when it was created, etc. Evaluation: No sources or credentials, yet adequately addresses the topic. Objective stance This source is related to my thesis because it discusses the histories of different types of technologies. This includes everything from weapons in the days of Assyria to the communication technology in modern America. It is, however, brief and simplistic.

Williams, Trevor. //The History of Invention: From Stone Axes to Silicon Chips//. Ed. Geoffery Hindley, Chris Cooper, and Richard Wigmore. New York: Facts on File, 1987. Print. No Author Credentials Information Report Intended for Lay Audience Summary: Provides an objective view of the technological developments throughout history and their impact.It also includes several brief explanations on the impact and importance of these inventions. Evaluation: Author provides several sources pertaining to each topic in the bibliography. Topic is addressed well throughout the book. Objective viewpoint. This source is related to my thesis because it discusses how the world has been affected by different discoveries and inventions throughout time. It is detailed and yet still simple.