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Charley Wilkens
Professor Gutierrez
UL 100 D
5 March 2015
Evaluation of Sources with Annotations
Gonzalez, Adam M., et al. "Effect Of A Pre-Workout Energy Supplement On Acute MultiJoint Resistance Exercise." Journal Of Sports Science & Medicine 10.2 (2011): 261266. Academic Search Premier. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: This source relates to my topic of workout supplements because it shows the
effects of a pre-workout energy supplement on acute multi-joint resistance exercise. The
pre-workout supplement contained caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, creatine, alanine, and the amino acids; leucine, isoleucine, valine, glutamine and arginine. The
study, conducted on eight resistance-trained college-age men, positively supported my
topic by concluding that a high-energy supplement 10 minutes prior to the onset of a
multi-joint resistance training session can augment training volume and increase power
performance during the workout.
2. Accuracy: As far as I can tell, there isnt biases, unsupported claims, dubious support, or
faulty reasoning within this source. Because there arent any questions or concerns
regarding the integrity of this study, it adds to the overall value of this source. The
authors of Effect of a Pre-Workout Energy Supplement on Acute Multi-Joint Resistance
Exercise use the information and data they collected from the experiment as their
support. All of the data comes from the study which they conducted themselves to see
whether a pre-workout supplement increased results during and after a workout. The
article contains in-text citations and a list of all of the references used throughout the text.
The information is presented as fact and is written free of errors.
3. Currency: This source was published on June 1, 2011; therefore, the information is
current and less than five years old. However, the age is somewhat irrelevant to this
source because it contains the information received from a study which will prove to be
helpful even in the future when this source is dated. There isnt any evidence of updated
information based off of this article.
4. Authority: The authority of this source is very high because there isnt just one author,
but several including Adam M. Gonzalez, Allyson L. Walsh, Nicholas A. Ratamess, Jie
Kang, and Jay R. Hoffman. At the end of the article, each author has a mini-biography
containing their education, employment, and research history. After studying each
author, I can conclude that as a whole these authors have the authority to conduct an
experiment like this one. It states that the authors either work at The College of New
Jersey or the University of Central Florida. What qualifies each of the authors to be
involved in this particular study is their education. I noticed that the lowest amount of
education among the authors was a Bachelors of Science degree, but several of them
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5. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to inform the public of the results gathered from a
study conducted to measure the enhancement of exercise after supplementing with a preworkout. The article is not affiliated with any particular supplement brand or products
and was produced for educational purposes only. The article is written from one concise
point of view pertaining to the effects of a pre-workout supplement. The authors are very
detailed in discussing the results and keep all important facts and data within the article.
The information is clearly stated and easy to follow as an audience. The intended
audience of this article is for other researchers, sports medicine professionals, and
athletes.
6. Rating: On a scale from 1-5, I would like to rate this source at a 5. I believe that this
source contains every aspect of relevancy, accuracy, currency, authority, and purpose
needed to benefit my topic research. Not only is it authentic, but it contains highly useful
information and results. The results from this study will be something the public can
refer back to in later years and can be compared to future research down the road.
This particular source is about a study conducted to measure the enhancement of exercise
with a pre-workout supplement before working out. "Effect of a Pre-Workout Energy
Supplement on Acute Multi-Joint Resistance Exercise" is a source that I can implement into
my research over workout supplements because it contains evidence that pre-workout
supplements positively influence exercise if taken prior to working out. This source will
provide to be beneficial to my research because its related to other resources by studying the
effects of pre-workout supplements.
Merrick, Mark A. "Creatine Supplements - Do They Work? Are They Safe?." Athletic
Therapy Today 4.1 (1999): 59-60. Academic Search Premier. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: This article discusses the science behind taking creatine as a supplement,
which is related to my topic of how workout supplements affect our bodies. The article
focuses on the importance, safety, precautions, and benefits of creatinine supplements.
This source supports by topic because it states that creatine supplements may increase
muscle creatine content and improve anaerobic performance and recovery.
2. Accuracy: Merrick executes this article well by leaving out biases, unsupported claims,
dubious support, and faulty reasoning. Merrick provides the facts about creatine through
research and studies while leaving out his opinion. The article includes the citations and
references used throughout the source. Merrick presents all of the information as facts
and writes the article free of errors.
3. Currency: Since this article was published in January 1999, the source is out of date
because its older than five years old. Although the information is dated, I still believe
that what the article says pertains to the creatine debate. The facts are still there and
current; however, there has just been more research conducted since this particular article
was released. The article doesnt appear to be updated or have a new edition. Despite the
fact that this article isnt current, it is relevant to my topic and it can still be used as a
source for research.
4. Authority: The author of this article, Mark A. Merrick, is an assistant professor and
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Department at Indiana State University. Because of his experience working in athletic
training, I believe that Merrick has the credentials necessary to comment on creatine
supplementation in athletes. This article was published by Human Kinetics Publishers,
Inc., which adds to the authority because they specialize in kinesiology and how
supplements affect the human body.
5. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to strictly inform the audience of the facts and
cautions surrounding creatine supplements. The article is presented only from Merricks
point of view, but with statistics from other outside sources. Merrick doesnt omit any
important details about creatine, especially ones with contradicting viewpoints. The
information is clearly presented to show the benefits and concerns associated with
creatine so that the intended audience of athletes and trainers can easily form their own
opinion about supplementation.
6. Rating: On a scale of 1-5, I would rate this source at a 4 based on overall quality. This
article gives both pros and cons to taking creatine supplements; however, it doesnt give a
concise verdict or recommendation on whether you should supplement with creatine.
This source provides the knowledge, good and bad, needed to make a personal decision
about creatine. It ranks well on relevancy, accuracy, authority, and purpose, but it lacks
in the currency department.
The previous article, Creatine Supplements - Do They Work? Are They Safe? reviews the
facts and statistics concerning the supplement creatine for fitness purposes. Its related to
similar sources because it discusses the safety and efficacy of workout supplements.
However, its different from other sources because it specifically examines the supplement
creatine. I plan to use the information from this article along with other similar sources as a
means to validate my research.
Wilson, Jacob. "Bodybuilding.com - Jake Wilson's Mass Class: Supplement
Fundamentals." Bodybuilding.com - Jake Wilson's Mass Class: Supplement
Fundamentals. N.p., 28 Apr. 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: The article Jake Wilsons Mass Class: Supplement Fundamentals relates to
my topic of workout supplements because it discusses the basic supplements
recommended to enhance workouts. Wilson recommends to start supplementing with
whey protein, branched-chain amino acids, and creatine. This source positively supports
my topic by explaining how supplements, when used properly, help maximize your
results from the gym. Supplements can bring you closer to your goals when nutrition and
training are already in place.
2. Accuracy: There isnt any evidence of unsupported claims, dubious support, or faulty
reasoning; however, I suspect a small amount of bias because the author is probably
affiliated with supplement brands. Also, the author is probably biased because he
personally uses supplements himself, but his experience with using supplements adds to
his overall authority.
3. Currency: This website is currently up-to-date because it was published on April 28,
2014. Since this source is less than one year old, the information it contains about
supplement recommendations is very current and adds to the overall value. All of the

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links on this website are valid which means that this source will continue to be accessed
and relevant in the future.
4. Authority: The author, Jacob Wilson, Ph.D., CSCS, is qualified to write this article about
supplements and make trustworthy recommendations. Jacob's credentials are given and
include that he received his Ph.D. as a skeletal muscle physiologist and researcher in the
Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science, Florida State University,
Tallahassee, Florida. I believe that Jacob Wilson is qualified to write this information
because his degree is necessary to understand how supplements help muscles and he has
experience because he is a body builder himself. Jacob's contact information is given to
the side of the article on Bodybuilding.com, which is who published the article.
5. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to inform, suggest, and recommend certain
supplements in order to increase the results associated with training. Along with the
information, Bodybuilding.com suggests certain supplements and supplies the links to
purchase them quickly and easily. The website doesnt necessarily persuade people to
buy particular brands, but they promote the supplement products. The article is presented
from a single point of view by the author. Although more facts could be presented into
the article, I dont think that they intentionally omitted important facts or data because it
was written to be simple and straight forward. The information is clearly presented for
the target audience of gym rats, athletes, body builders, and personal trainers.
6. Rating: On a scale of 1-5, I am going to rate this source as a 5. I think that this article
provides a lot of information about supplements in a simplified format that is easy to
read. This source ranked highly among relevancy, accuracy, currency, authority, and
purpose. This source provides valuable information about which workout supplements to
take, is written by a highly qualified and credited author, and contains very updated
information since it was recently published.
Jake Wilson's Mass Class: Supplement Fundamentals" is an article that recommends the
most basic yet fundamental supplements for working out at any level. According to this
source, whey protein, branched-chain amino acids, and creatine are necessary supplements to
start enhancing gains in the gym. I want to use this source along with other closely related
articles to further research whey protein, branched-chain amino acids, and creatine. I believe
that this source is an excellent beginning for anyone starting to research workout
supplements.
Reimers, Elliot. "How To Optimize Caffeine Intake & Timing For Fat Loss." Muscle &
Strength. N.p., 18 Oct. 2013. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: This source aids in learning more about my topic of workout supplements by
explaining what caffeine is and how it can be used as a supplement for fat loss. Caffeine
is already a common ingredient among supplements today. The article How to Optimize
Caffeine Intake and Timing for Fat Loss supports my topic because it encourages the use
of supplements, such as caffeine, to help build your body. The author defines what

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caffeine is, why caffeine promotes fat loss, when to take caffeine, and at what dosage
caffeine should be taken to see maximum benefits throughout the article.
Accuracy: This articles presents no issues with biases, unsupported claims, dubious
support, or faulty reasoning. For example, the author plays devils advocate when
explaining why caffeine promotes fat loss. Because of this, one can infer that there are
no outside biases affecting the information or data given in the article. The author uses
definitions, formulas, and research to support what he says and is, therefore, protecting
himself against unsupported claims. A majority of the data comes from a combination of
medical, nutrition, and sports journals. The article contains citations throughout it and
lists the references where the information came from at the end of the article. The
information is easy to read and is free of errors.
Currency: How to Optimize Caffeine Intake and Timing for Fat Loss was published
on October 18, 2013. Since this article is up-to-date and less than five years old, it is a
reliable source of information because its content is highly relevant. One can assume
more research has been conducted on the effects of caffeine in supplements, but this
article articulates the basics of caffeine and what it does to the point that new information
is irrelevant. All in all, this website is current and contains very valuable information that
can be used today and in the future.
Authority: Elliot Reimers is the author of How to Optimize Caffeine Intake and Timing
for Fat Loss. Reimers education and occupation, which are listed to the side of the
article, help to determine his authority. Reimers received a Bachelors of Science in
Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota and currently works as a Lab Research
Assistant. Along with his educational background, Reimers has had extensive personal
experience as well because hes been a raw powerlifter since high school. Reimers has
the education and personal experience needed to discuss caffeine in supplements and how
to time them efficiently.
Purpose: Reimers purpose for writing How to Optimize Caffeine Intake and Timing for
Fat Loss is to inform only. The article contains information about what caffeine is, how
its used as a fat burner, and when to take caffeine for effective results. Reimers doesnt
persuade the audience to take caffeine, promote certain products, or even entertain. The
article is written from a single point of view presented by Reimers. Reimers doesnt
leave out important information, but he doesnt add unnecessary information either. The
article is written for body builders, athletes, personal trainers, powerlifters, and anyone
else interested in supplementing with caffeine and its benefits.
Rating: On a scale of 1-5, I rate this article at a 4. It is highly related to the topic of
workout supplements, the information is based off of valid scientific research, and the
article was published recently in the last few years. Reimers, the author, has the
knowledge and experience needed to comment on caffeine and encourage caffeine
supplements as fat burners. Although the purpose of this article is to be brief and concise,
the article lacked in-depth research and rationale behind caffeine supplements. As a
result, I confidently rate the article How To Optimize Caffeine Intake and Timing for Fat
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How to Optimize Caffeine Intake and Timing for Fat Loss proves to be another
instrumental source for my research. This article contains information about what caffeine is,
how it is used to promote fat loss, and when to take caffeine for optimal results. This source
is related to others like it because it has facts and research to back up the claims about
caffeine, but this source is presented in an easy to read format that is simple to understand. I
will use this source by implanting its facts about caffeine and try to recommend ways to
efficiently time caffeine intake.
Lagasse, Cory (CoryLagasse). "I can't train without my etbfit #supplementstack.. My
workouts are intense and I keep seeing gains.. http://t.co/smRQbQgZfz". 09 Dec
2013, 20:02 UTC. Tweet
1. Relevancy: This tweet is directly related to my topic of workout supplements because it
talks about a supplement stack. A supplement stack is the combination of different
supplements including pre-workout, intra-workout, post-workout, and protein. One of
the best ways to get the full benefit of supplements is to stack them together. This tweet
supports taking supplements because it claims he cant train without them, his workouts
are intense, and he is continuously seeing muscle gains.
2. Accuracy: Because of the limited characters available in a tweet, it can be hard to
decipher how accurate the author is. I dont see any dubious support or faulty reasoning
within this tweet; however, I suspect some bias and unsupported claims. One could
assume that the author of this tweet is affiliated with ETB Fit since he mentions a specific
company, or one could consider this tweet as a positive review of the brand ETB Fit who
doesnt sponsor him. There is also evidence of unsupported claims because he says my
workouts are intense and I keep seeing gains. These dramatic statements without any
proof can be considered unsupported claims. Because I predict both bias and
unsupported claims, the value of this tweet is in question. Since this source is a tweet, the
author doesnt give any support, state where his information came from, or cite his
references. This tweet is clearly an opinion and appears to be written free of any errors.
3. Currency: This source was tweeted at 12:02 P.M. on December 9, 2013. As a result, this
tweet is up-to-date since it is less than five years old. If anything, the age of this tweet
could suggest that the author has changed his supplement stack to a different combination
of supplements. The information is still relevant as a recommendation of ETB Fit
supplements. There is no evidence of updated information based off of this tweet, but
one could check his Twitter timeline for more updated tweets.
4. Authority: Just from looking at this tweet, one can learn that the author is Cory Lagasse.
If someone is interested in learning more information about Lagasse, they can click on
his Twitter profile to reveal more information about him as an author. From reading his
Twitter biography, I learned that Lagasse earned IFBB Professional Status in Las Vegas at
the NPC USA's as a Men's Physique Competitor. As far as I can tell, Lagasse is qualified
with experience by being a competitive body builder and credited with holding
professional status. I believe that Lagasse has the authority to tweet knowledgeably
about supplements, especially if he uses them himself. This source was published on the
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5. Purpose: The purpose of this tweet could be for several reasons. Lagasse probably
tweeted this to both persuade and entertain his audience. Im assuming Lagasse has
inspired many people in the body building community and is successful at what he does;
therefore, I predict Lagasse has a following of people who try to stay connected and
updated on his whereabouts. Because of this, I think one of the reasons Lagasse tweeted
this was to entertain his followers. Secondly, I believe Lagasse is trying the promote
ETB Fit products because he is an affiliated athlete. The tweet comes from one point of
view with important facts and data omitted. The information is clearly stated within this
tweet which is available to the intended audience of Lagasses followers, other body
building competitors, and athletes alike.
6. Rating: On a scale ranging from 1-5, I have to give this source a 3 because of several
issues concerning its accuracy and purpose. Although it pertains to workout supplements,
is very current, and comes from a nationally ranked competitor, I have questions about
the authors motives when writing this tweet. Since I suspect he is sponsored by ETB Fit,
Im not surprised to see a tweet promoting their products. In conclusion, this tweet is a
good place to start looking into supplements and supplement stacks, but it is not the place
to believe everything you read.
This tweet is about a specific supplement stack. The author claims that his supplement stack
increases muscle gains and intensifies workouts. This source is different than others because it
comes from social media and doesnt contain the evidence or validity. I want to use this tweet
into my research because it is from an actual supplement user which is important.
Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary, Supplements. Dietary
Supplements : A Framework For Evaluating Safety. Washington, D.C.: National
Academies Press, 2005. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 25 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: This book is extremely relevant to my topic of workout supplements because
it lists and describes every single supplement including creatine, branched-chain amino
acids, and other supplements related to health and fitness. As a reference guide to
supplements, the information is sorted A-Z for easy access and contains all of the
supplements according to alphabetical order. As a source its very neutral because it
doesnt encourage or deny the use of supplements for health, wellness, or workout
purposes. However, it supports supplements in general because it discusses the functions,
reasons, and benefits to using particular supplements for certain situations.
2. Accuracy: This book doesnt involve any biases, unsupported claims, dubious support,
or faulty reasoning. This source is extremely valuable because it contains the facts
pertaining to each supplement. One way it achieves its value is by simply providing the
factual information about particular supplements without biases, unsupported claims,
dubious support, and faulty reasoning.
3. Currency: Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety was published in
2005. As a result, this source isnt up-to-date because it is more than five years old. The
age of this book doesnt decrease the value of the information inside because supplements
will always be available and have an information need to be researched. This book will

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prove to be useful both now and in the future and will continue to hold its value as a
source.
4. Authority: Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety was written by the
committee on the framework for evaluating the safety of dietary supplements. Because
the book doesnt list particular authors, its hard to determine the authority of the authors
who helped write this book. This book was published by the National Academics Press
in Washington, D.C.
5. Purpose: The intent of Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety was
published to inform the public about specific supplements and their functions, uses, and
benefits. This book doesnt persuade the public to take supplements, it doesnt try to sell
or promote certain brands of supplements, and it certainly doesnt entertain the audience
about supplements. Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety is
presented formally with an educational tone in a single point view. The intended
audience includes doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, dieticians, and anyone
from the public interested in supplements and its uses.
6. Rating: On a scale of 1-5, I would rate the overall quality of Dietary Supplements: A
Framework for Evaluating Safety at an excellent 5. If interested in learning about a
particular supplement, vitamin, or mineral, this is the perfect place to start looking and to
get familiar with its name, its functions, and its uses. This book would be extremely
useful to anyone interested in supplements, but especially people wanting to learn more
about workout supplements. Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety
ranks highly in all the categories of evaluation including relevancy, accuracy, currency,
authority, and purpose. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this books practicality,
usefulness, and efficiency for the intended audience.
The book, Dietary Supplements: A Framework for Evaluating Safety, is an alphabetical list of
vitamins, minerals, and supplements. It provides a detailed explanation of each specific
vitamin, mineral, or supplement including its uses, benefits, functions, and where it can be
found. This source is different from every other resource I have so far because it lists facts
concerning every single supplement instead of focusing on one. I plan to use this source by
looking up specific supplements in order to learn more information about them.
Hoffman, Jay R., et al. "Effect Of Protein-Supplement Timing On Strength, Power, And
Body-Composition Changes In Resistance-Trained Men." International Journal Of
Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism 19.2 (2009): 172-185. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 28 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: The source Effect of Protein Supplement Timing on Strength, Power, and
Body Composition Changes in Resistance-Trained Men researches whether timing
protein supplements can play an influential role on measureable strength, power, and
body composition. This source relates very well to my topic of workout supplements
because it questions the timing of protein supplement intake. This articles research
supports my topic because it acknowledges that protein supplements are beneficial to
improving muscle strength, power, and body-composition. This study takes research
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2. Accuracy: I do not detect any biases, unsupported claims, dubious support, or faulty
reasoning within this source. Before stating the study methods and results, the article
gives background facts and statistics supporting protein supplements. For example, it
claims that power athletes need twice as much protein as sedentary individuals and more
than 30-50% more than endurance athletes. The previous statement was cited within the
article along with several other citations. At the end of the article, there is compiled list
of all the references which were used throughout the source. All of the information is
stated as fact because it all comes from research and written free of any errors.
3. Currency: Effect of Protein Supplement Timing on Strength, Power, and BodyComposition Changes in Resistance-Trained Men was published in April 2009. This
source is borderline out of date because it is six years old; however, the information will
always be related to workout supplements and therefore continue to be valid. Although
there is no information about an updated study, this one still holds its value. If anything,
this study could be repeated in the future to obtain similar results.
4. Authority: Several authors collaborated to write the article Effect of ProteinSupplement Timing on Strength, Power, and Body-Composition in Resistance-Trained
Men including Jay R. Hoffman, Nicholas A. Ratamess, Christopher P. Tranchina,
Stefanie L. Rashti, Jie Kang, and Avery D. Faigenbaum. A footnote in the article declares
that the authors are with the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the College of
New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. Because of this disclaimer, I believe that the authors are
thoroughly experienced and qualified to collectively write on the topic of protein
supplements for the purpose of this article. Another aspect that gains authority is the fact
that this article was published into a highly reputable journal called the International
Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
5. Purpose: The purpose of the article Effect of Protein-Supplement Timing on Strength,
Power, and Body-Composition in Resistance-Trained Men is to answer the research
question, Does timing protein improve strength, power, and body-composition? This
article doesnt try to promote, sell, or persuade readers to use protein supplements or to
time their supplements. The article informs the public about the study conducted to
research whether the consumption of protein in the morning and evening or immediately
before and after workouts produced better results. The intended audience for this article
is athletes, weight lifters, and personal trainers. This study is especially useful for the
audience because the authors dont omit important facts pertaining to the research.
6. Rating: In my opinion, this source was excellent; therefore, I rate this source at a 5 on a
scale ranging from 1 to 5. This source is very important to anyone who is interested in
workout supplements, specifically protein. Several important figures involved in the
workout industry believe in timing supplements around workouts and other variables in
order to enhance muscle gains. This article contains the evidence needed to answer the
research question and actually finds that protein timing is not as substantial as previously
thought.
Effect of Protein-Supplement Timing on Strength, Power, and Body-Composition in ResistanceTrained Men is a source that contains the research of study conducted to measure whether
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produces better results. The results yielded that protein is essential for strength, power, and
body-composition, but that the timing doesnt increase these factors. This resource relates to
other sources because it pertains to workout supplements; however, it is very different than
similar sources because this study tests the timing of supplements instead of studying the topic
broadly. Im planning to use this information along with other sources for researching workout
supplements and for recommending the consumption of protein supplements for strength, power,
and body-composition.
"Ingesting A Pre-Workout Supplement Containing Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Amino Acids,
Creatine, And Beta-Alanine Before Exercise Delays Fatigue While Improving
Reaction Time And Muscular Endurance." Nutrition & Metabolism 9.1 (2012): 2836. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Mar. 2015.
1. Relevancy: The article, Ingesting A Pre-Workout Supplement Containing Caffeine, BVitamins, Amino Acids, Creatine, And Beta-Alanine Before Exercise Delays Fatigue
While Improving Reaction Time And Muscular Endurance, is about a study that
occurred in a period of 28 days to measure the ingestion of supplements and their effects
on men regarding reaction time and muscular endurance. This source supports my topic
because the results from the study showed that pre- and post-workout supplements
improved body composition and increased muscle mass.
2. Accuracy: I dont detect any biases, unsupported claims, dubious support, or faulty
reasoning because it is written as factual evidence. The information that is provided is
from the study and other resources. There are several citations within the article and has
the references used throughout the article at the end for more information.
3. Currency: This source was published in 2012. As a result, this article is up to date and
contains fairly updated information regarding workout supplements. This source has no
evidence of newly added information; however, since the article is already updated this
isnt necessary to have.
4. Authority: I believe in the authority this source presents because several authors
collaborated to write the article including Brandon D. Spradley, Kristy R. Crowley, ChihYin Tai, Kristina L. Kendall, David H. Fukuda, Enrico N. Esposito, Sarah E. Moon and
Jordan R. Moo. Some of the authors represented the Department of Sports Fitness and
Health, Human performance and body composition laboratory, United States Sports
Academy in Daphne, AL. Others came from the Department of Health and Exercise
Science, Metabolic and body composition laboratory at the University of Oklahoma in
Norman, OK. In my opinion, these authors are established and qualified to work on this
article.
5. Purpose: The purpose for this article is to inform the public about the effects of
supplements, such as pre-workout and post-workout. This article doesnt try to persuade
the intended audience in one direction or another. The intended audience includes

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athletes, personal trainers, weight lifters, and anyone else involved in the supplement
industry.
6. Rating: Based off of a scale from 1-5, I would rate this article at a 5 because it ranks
highly on relevancy, accuracy, currency, authority, and purpose. It highly relates and
supports my topic, its very accurate and current, and establishes authority and purpose.
"Ingesting A Pre-Workout Supplement Containing Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Amino Acids,
Creatine, And Beta-Alanine Before Exercise Delays Fatigue While Improving Reaction Time
And Muscular Endurance is a source that contains information conducted from a study
conducted to measure the effects of a pre-workout. The study occurred in a period of 28 days
to measure the ingestion of supplements and their effects on men regarding reaction time and
muscular endurance. This source relates to my other sources because it is over a study that
was conducted to measure supplements. I plan to use it with my other resources to show the
results of the study.
"Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While Consuming Commercially Available PreAnd Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun And NO-Synthesize On Body
Composition, Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of Protein Synthesis, And
Clinical Safety Markers.." Nutrition & Metabolism 8.1 (2011): 78-88. Academic
Search Premier. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.
1. Relevancy: Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While Consuming
Commercially Available Pre- And Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun And NOSynthesize On Body Composition, Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of Protein
Synthesis, And Clinical Safety Markers.." is a an article that relates to my topic of
workout supplements because it discusses the benefits of pre- and post-workout
supplements on body composition, muscle strength, and mass. This source supports by
topic because the research conclusions verify that consuming supplements before and
after exercise both improve body composition and increase muscle mass.
2. Accuracy: After reading this article, I didnt detect any biases, unsupported claims,
dubious support, or faulty reasoning. Since this source lacked these things, it increases
the accuracy and value of this resource. The authors state information from their study
within this source. Along with their information and data, they incorporate information
from other similar studies and outside factual evidence. Because they cite this
information within the article, there is a coordinating list of references at the end to
provide more information. Lastly, there are no errors in this text making it more accurate.
3. Currency: Because Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While Consuming
Commercially Available Pre- And Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun And NOSynthesize On Body Composition, Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of Protein
Synthesis, And Clinical Safety Markers.." was published in 2011, it proves to be currently

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up to date. Since the information is less than five years old, it adds value to the source.
There isnt evidence of an updated version, but its irrelevant because this source is
already up to date.
4. Authority: The authors of Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While
Consuming Commercially Available Pre- And Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun
And NO-Synthesize On Body Composition, Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of
Protein Synthesis, And Clinical Safety Markers.." are Mike Spillane, Neil Schwarz, Sarah
Leddy, Tracie Correa, Melodie Minter, Victoria Longoria and, Darryn S Willoughby. The
authors were either from the Department of Health, Human Performance, Recreation, or
Institute of Biomedical Studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Because the authors
all have their Masters Degree, I believe that they are qualified and experienced in order
to write on behalf of this source.
5. Purpose: The purpose of Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While Consuming
Commercially Available Pre- And Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun And NOSynthesize On Body Composition, Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of Protein
Synthesis, And Clinical Safety Markers.." is to inform the target audience about pre- and
post-workout supplements and their effects on exercise. Although they conducted the
study using a particular brand, they didnt try to sell the product or promote it in any way.
As well as, this article doesnt entertain because it includes facts and data. Because there
was more than one author youd think there would be more than one point of view, but
the authors developed one voice within the article. There isnt important information
omitted and its clearly presented. Like mentioned earlier, the article is geared towards
personal trainers, athletes, and supplement users.
6. Rating: I rate this source at a 5 based off of a 1-5 scale for several reasons. First of all, it
is highly relevant and supportive of my topic. It also has both authority and purpose
which are necessary in a good source for research. Lastly, the year it was published,
2011, proves that the research study contains updated and valid information. All in all,
the evaluation of this source is excellent and will prove to be useful for further research.
"Effects Of 28 Days Of Resistance Exercise While Consuming Commercially Available Pre- And
Post-Workout Supplements, NO-Shotgun And NO-Synthesize On Body Composition,
Muscle Strength And Mass, Markers Of Protein Synthesis, And Clinical Safety Markers.."
focuses on the study conducted to examine the effect of 28 days of resistance exercise while
consuming pre-workout and post-workout supplements on body composition, muscle strength
and markers of protein synthesis in males. The results from this study showed that heavy
resistance training for 28 days consumption of supplements ingested before and after exercise
improves the body composition and increased muscle mass. This source is related to other
sources because it contains information gathered from a study. I plan to use this information
specifically for its statistics which will help me see the benefits of supplements.

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Bergstrom, Haley C., et al. "Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic Nutritional
Supplement At Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery From
Exercise In College-Aged Women." Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism
38.9 (2013): 988-995. Academic Search Premier. Web. 28 Feb. 2015.
1. Relevancy: The source, Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic Nutritional
Supplement At Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery From
Exercise In College-Aged Women is about a study that was conducted to see the effects
of a thermogenic supplement in women. This relates to my topic of workout supplements
because it discusses thermogenics. Thermogenic nutritional supplements supposedly help
dieters to achieve a negative caloric balance, increase weight loss, and improve body
composition. The study results positively support my topic because they show
thermogenics increase metabolic rate when combined with exercise.
2. Accuracy: In Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic Nutritional Supplement At
Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery From Exercise In CollegeAged Women, the information is presented factually which rejects any biases,
unsupported claims, dubious support, or faulty reasoning within this source. I also trust
the accuracy because the study conducted this experiment with control groups and
placebo supplements. Because they collected their own data, the information is highly
valuable and trustworthy. To add more information and facts they cited other sources
within the article; therefore, a detailed list of their references is listed at the end if youre
interested in researching similar studies. The last aspect of accuracy is that this article is
written free of errors making it as accurate as possible.
3. Currency: It states that the source Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic
Nutritional Supplement At Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery
From Exercise In College-Aged Women was published in September of 2013. Because
this article is less than five years old, the information is up to date. The age of this article
proves to be valuable because the information is currently relevant and helpful for
research. There isnt any information about new amendments or updated information to
this article; however, it isnt important in this case because the information is highly
relevant as it is now.
4. Authority: The authors responsible for Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic
Nutritional Supplement At Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery
From Exercise In College-Aged Women include Haley C. Bergstrom, Terry J. Housh,
Daniel A. Traylor, Robert W. Lewis, Jr., Nathaniel D.M. Jenkins, Kristen C. Cochrane,
Richard J. Schmidt, Glen O. Johnson, and Dona J. Housh. Because there were so many
people involved in writing this article, it is impossible analyze every aspect of each
individual author. However, the article lists in a footnote which school each author is
affiliated with. The majority of the authors were a part of the Human Performance
Laboratory and Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences at University of Nebraska-

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Lincoln. Housh was the only author who represented the University of Nebraska Medical
Center and College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE. It seems that these authors have the
experience and credentials necessary to write about thermogenics because of their
medical, nutritional, and health backgrounds.
5. Purpose: Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic Nutritional Supplement At Rest,
During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery From Exercise In College-Aged
Women is designed to strictly inform the audience. There are no promotions of certain
thermogenic products, where to buy thermogenics, or recommendations to consume
thermogenics. And because the article is written factually to inform, the audience is
neither entertained. Although there were several authors, the article is written from one
concise point of view. The authors dont leave out information, positive or negative, that
pertains to the article. The information is clearly presented to the target audience of
fitness enthusiasts, athletic women, and supplement users.
6. Rating: All in all, I rate this source at a 5 because it was excellent. When considering the
evaluation aspects such as relevancy, accuracy, currency, authority, and purpose, this
source proves to be worthy. Physiologic Responses To A Thermogenic Nutritional
Supplement At Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, And During Recovery From
Exercise In College-Aged Women is extremely relevant to workout supplements, exudes
accuracy, contains current information, displays authority, and has a purpose.
Physiologic Responses to a Thermogenic Nutritional Supplement at Rest, During LowIntensity Exercise, and During Recovery from Exercise in College-Aged Women
specifically examines the responses associated with using a thermogenic. The study results
show that thermogenics increase metabolic rate when combined with exercise. This source is
different from others because it specifically studies a thermogenic instead of pre- or postworkout supplements like other similar sources. Thermogenic nutritional supplements
supposedly help dieters to achieve a negative caloric balance, increase weight loss, and
improve body composition. I plan to use this information about thermogenic supplements to
add another perspective to my workout supplement research as a whole.

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