CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE


YOUR NAME

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

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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?

Menu  Drop Down Menu  Interactive Maps

Click on images  Click on icons or buttons

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:

Research information

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