CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE


YOUR NAME (S)___________________________________________

WEB ADDRESS/URL of the page you are on: http://_________________________________________________________________

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Use at least one other print source or World Book Online to find more information about the  information you found on this site.
 

Is this the MAIN page of the site? YES     NO

What is the WEB ADDRESS/URL for the MAIN PAGE? http://____________________________________________________

Is there a link back to the Main Page of the web site?____________________________

What is the title of the site?__________________________________________________

Who is responsible for updating/creating this page?_____________________________

When was the most recent update?___________________________________

Is this the “official site” associated with the place or event? YES   NO

Are you positive that the information on this page is true?  YES  NO

Technical and Visual Aspects of the Web Page

How do you get around in the site?

oMenu   oDrop Down Menu  oInteractive Maps __________

oClick on images   oClick on icons or buttons

Other______________________-
 

Are these features helpful in finding your way through the site?  YES   NO

Does the page take a long time to load?  YES    NO

Do the pictures/graphics add to the page? YES   NO    NOT APPLICABLE
 

Content:
Check all that apply:  This site provides access to:

o Research information

o Question and answers
o Advertisements
o Links to related information
o Guided tour of an actual place
o Communication with Experts
o Material for Teachers
o Graphics Pictures
 

Is this page available in more than one language?

Does this information make sense to you?______________ Was the reading level too difficult?______________

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