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Created: 11/20/96; Updated: 10/29/01
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Web Page Evaluation Form
(Print Friendly Version PDF) Title of Web Page: ______________________________________________ URL: http://_____________________________________________________ Topic or Focus: _________________________________________________ Instructions: Rate each answer from 0 - 4. (4 points = highest rating.) See Scale below. Navigation and Presentation: |
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| _____ 1. | Is each section of the page labeled with a topic or section heading? |
| _____ 2. | Does the page load quickly? |
| _____ 3. | Are the pictures on the page helpful and clearly related to the subject? (Take off points for too many animated graphics or unrelated images). |
| _____ 4. | Are there clearly marked buttons and links that transport you to locations within the site and allow you to find your way quickly to information you need? |
| _____ 5. | Is the page clearly labeled with the author's name or the sponsoring organization and contact information? (Hint: Check the bottom of the page or look for "About Us" or "Who We Are.") |
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| Content | |
| _____ 6. | Does the information appear to be error-free? (No errors in spelling, sentence structure, content, etc.) |
| _____ 7. | Does the information appear to be up-to-date? (Check last update, often found at the bottom of the page.) |
| _____ 8. | Does the site include links to appropriate sites outside this page? Are these links marked in any way to indicate when you are leaving the original site? |
| _____ 9. | Does the content have some educational value? Would it reinforce or enhance information taught in the classroom? |
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| Appropriateness | |
| _____ 10. | Is the content appropriate for classroom research? (Hint: Items that are inappropriate include profanity, nudity, undue violence, etc.) |
| _____ 11. | Is the vocabulary appropriate for students? (Hint: Is the language similar to your text books or other classroom materials?) |
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| Scope | |
| _____ 12. | Is the content sufficient to adequately cover the topic? |
| _____ 13. | Is the information offered unique, fresh, or new? Is the information something not easily found elsewhere? |
| _____ 14. | Can you find evidence of the author's credentials, background, education, or authority? What special training or education qualifies the author to create this page? (Hint: Look for links - "About us," "Who We Are," "Editors," etc.) |
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| ________ Grand Total |
Is this page a reliable, valid source of information? Use the scale below. |
| Scale: | Excellent = 52 - 56 (This site is a valid source of information) |
| Good = 48 - 55 | |
| Fair = 40 - 47 | |
| Poor = Below 40 | |
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Comments:______________________________________________________ |
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Permission is granted for schools and teachers to copy this form
as long as MidLink Magazine is cited as the source.
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