Website Evaluation Form

Instructions for use: This form is intended to serve as a starting point for the form you will distribute to your web site evaluators. Before you distribute this form to your evaluators, you should complete Section I General Information with the URL of your web site and your name.

I. General Information

1. URL of site

evaluated:https://sdmueller2.neocities.org/islt_7360/unit5/MuellerS_pilotWebsite.html

2. Author of site evaluated: Sam Mueller

3. Evaluator’s first name: Casey

II. Web site was evaluated on the following system

1. Type of computer (Provide as much information as possible, i.e., Sony PC running Windows

7, Intel Pentium 4 , 2.80 GHz, 4 MB RAM):

HP TouchSmart 610

2. Browser (e.g., Internet Explorer 10.0, Safari 7.0)

Google Chrome

3. Internet connection (e.g., cable modem, DSL, corporate or institutional):

Cable modem

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III Design and Development

Instruction: For each of the questions below, rate your answer between one (strongly disagree) to five (strongly

agree), and explain your rating for the clarification. Please take the time to explain your rationale in this form as it will help me write my Evaluation Report.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neutral Agree Strongl y Agree DESIGN 1. Document is subdivided into logical supporting

pages or, if presented as a single page, it offers a table of contents with section links to avoid scrolling through entire document.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The website is divided into fiction and non-fiction book review sections. This allows the reader to quickly locate information relevant to their needs.

2. The site displays sound design principles, including uncluttered space, subdued backgrounds, and coordinated colors.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The page has a pleasing red, white and blue theme that reflects the WWII content.

3. Navigation is intuitive, easy to understand, and

provides flexibility in movement.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback Book review links are above the fold, creating easy access to the primary information. Author contact information is located at the bottom, as is expected for most websites.

4. Homepage is linked from all subsequent pages. 1 2 3 4 5 Please explain your feedback The homepage link works from all additional pages.

5. Multimedia elements have a clear purpose. 1 2 3 4 5 Please explain your feedback Images of the book covers are helpful for readers as they have an idea of what to expect when purchasing the book.

6. Multimedia elements load quickly or file size is

indicated with user option to download.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback All files loaded immediately on my computer.

7. Images include alt, height, and width attributes

and offer initial thumbnail graphic if file size is large.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback Images are appropriately sized.

8. Text is easy to read and contrasts with

background.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The text is white on a dark blue background, making it easy for readers to see.

9. Site content is widely accessible or appropriate

adaptations or explanations have been made.

1 2 3 4 5

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Please explain your feedback The content is appropriate for both individuals interested in history and those who may not have had exposure to the topic. Explanations of the importance and usefulness of fiction and non-fiction titles are well written and informative.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neutral Agree Strongl y Agree CONTENT 1. Pages have clear and appropriate title in title bar. 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback Pages are titled appropriately to assist users in finding information.

2. Links are appropriate, clearly labeled, and have a

definite purpose.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback All links lead to book reviews that are relevant to the topic.

3. Links are up-to-date and functional. 1 2 3 4 5 Please explain your feedback There are no broken links and all serve a purpose.

4. Useful content is embedded no further than two

layers deep.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback I did not have to search for anything and felt the content was easy to access.

5. Site contains in-depth content that encourages

users to return.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The site would be a great resource for someone looking for either stories or facts on WWII.

6. Information is accurate and current. 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback One link provided takes users to an author’s webpage where they can find more information on one of the book selections. The page was active and current.

7. Site stimulates thinking and reflection or serves a

useful purpose for an identified audience.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback I do not widely read fiction books and had not considered the usefulness of fiction books in understanding the events of history. This lead to a discussion with my middle school aged daughter about fusing fiction and non-fiction to further grasp historical events.

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Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neutral Agree Strongl y Agree CREDIBILITY 1. Credibility is established by including information regarding author, affiliations, and credentials.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback Author websites are linked and topics explored by the authors are discussed.

2. Contact person with e-mail address is included. 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback Contact information is clearly displayed at the bottom of the homepage.

3. Site is bias-free or explicitly states point of view. 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The site provides objective information about the books reviewed while respecting the authors’ work.

4. Material is original or includes appropriate

citations with no copyright infringement.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The site contains original photos and book reviews.

5. Correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar

indicate care and attention to detail.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The webpage is easy to read and has been edited for clarity.

6. Site indicates date(s) that material was created or

updated.

1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your feedback The site is clearly original material and is not just copied or a series of links from other websites.

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