This assignment is worth 20 points. Description of project to be added here.
Use the following evaluation form to review one comprehensive Web sites. This criteria also will be used by the instructor in evaluating your Web site.
Site URL:
Site title:
What is the overall purpose of the site?
Describe the target audience for this site.
What level of computer equipment would you expect for the target audience? Describe most probable access means.
Are instructions for use provided? If yes, are they clear? Were instructions needed, but not provided?
Would you say the site if for novice, experienced, or expert surfers?
Would novice users be completely turned off by their lack of expertise?
How does the ease of use relate to the target audience?
What is the relevance of the content to the target audience?
Is the information provided accurate?
Is the sequence of the information appropriate?
Is there sufficient information for visitors to the page?
What content keeps surfers wanting to come back for more?
How would you rate the readability and clarity?
Are there errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar?
What is the overall look and feel of the page and is it aesthetically pleasing?
What about balance and use of white space?
Are the chosen fonts appropriate?
Is there a consistency across elements and pages?
What about use of color?
What graphic elements were used and how would your rate their contribution to the aesthetic value of the site? Were there graphic elements that detracted from the content?
What media (sound and video) elements were used and how would your rate their contribution to the aesthetic value of the site? Were there media elements that detracted? If yes, in what way?
Is the navigation simple and clear? Were you lost and wondering what to do next?
If the site's purpose was to provide information, could you find what you were looking for in a reasonable amount of time?
Did all links work properly?
Were the graphic elements appropriate sizes for target users?
Were download times taken into consideration for the graphic and media elements?
Were there any accessibility features incorporated into site design for individuals with disabilities?
Is this site appropriate for cross-platform users?
Did all technical elements work properly?
Were copyright information and permissions included if needed?
Were the developer(s) acknowledged?
Was an option for feedback provided?
Was last update noted and was the information stale or sufficiently up-to-date? This will vary with the type of information being provided.
What is your rating of the site in the following areas? Use the following scale:
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What is your overall rating of the site? Use the same scale (1-5).
What recommendations would you make to improve this site?
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