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Web Page
Evaluation Form
Updated from work
originally created at
Ligon Middle
School in collaboration with
ExplorIs.
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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? |
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_____ 2. |
Does the page
load quickly? |
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_____ 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). |
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_____ 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? |
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_____ 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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Total |
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Content |
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_____ 6. |
Does the information appear to be error-free? (No errors in spelling,
sentence structure, content, etc.) |
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_____ 7. |
Does the information appear to be up-to-date? (Check last update,
often found at the bottom of the page.) |
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_____ 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? |
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_____ 9. |
Does the content have some educational value? Would it reinforce or
enhance information taught in the classroom? |
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Total |
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Appropriateness
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_____ 10. |
Is the content appropriate for classroom research? (Hint: Items that
are inappropriate include profanity, nudity, undue violence, etc.) |
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_____ 11. |
Is the vocabulary appropriate for students? (Hint: Is the language
similar to your text books or other classroom materials?) |
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Total |
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Scope |
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_____ 12. |
Is the
content sufficient to adequately cover the topic? |
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_____ 13. |
Is the
information offered unique, fresh, or new? Is the information
something not easily found elsewhere? |
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_____ 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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Total |
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Grand Total |
Is this page a reliable, valid source of information? Use the scale
below. |
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Scale: |
Excellent = 52 - 56 (This site is a valid
source of information) |
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Good = 48 - 55 |
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Fair = 40 - 47 |
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Poor = Below 40 |
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Comments:______________________________________________________ |
