Web Page Evaluation Criteria

The following scale is adapted from original work done by Al Rogers, Global SchoolNet Foundation and CyberFair Contest. Adaptation done by Clarence Bakken and Sara Armstrong in conjunction with Challenge 2000, CTAP Region IV Technology Leadership Academy and the Institute for Research on Learning. Further adaptation done by Ramon Nuņez and Vilma Delgado.

Score
5 or 4
3 or 2
1 or 0
 
Content
 
 
  • Main themes in U.S. Immigration history are discussed 
  • Restrictive U.S. Immigration laws are described accurately 
  • Population statistics are well presented and interpreted 
  • Good, detailed summary of the 1996 Immigration Law's impact on local immigrant population 
  • Information about how to get help on     immigration matters is relevant and accurate
  • Purpose is consistently demonstrated
  • Incomplete discussion of main themes in U.S. Immigration history 
  • Incomplete description of restrictive U.S. immigration laws
  • Population statistics and interpretation are incomplete, inaccurate or not always clear
  • Summary of 1996 Immigration Law does not always relate to local community 
  • Information about how to get immigration help is not always accurate
  • Strong purpose not demonstrated 
  • Incomplete and inaccurate discussion of U.S. Immigatiom history
  • Incomplete and inaccurate description of restrictive U.S. Immigration laws
  • Population statistics are inaccurate and unclear 
  • 1996 Immigration Law is not placed into context of local community
  • Value of information is unclear 
  • Lacks sense of purpose or central theme 
  • Score
    5 or 4
    3 or 2
    1 or 0
    Organization 
  • Inviting opening page draws the visitor inside 
  • Details are logical and effective 
  • Layout of pages provides good direction 
  • How to explore an idea is clear 
  • Each page begins with a clear transition 
  • Easy to navigate through the pages 
  • Inconsistent structure of pages 
  • Sequencing is inconsistent 
  • Some pages incomplete 
  • Some links disjointed; lack purpose 
  • Unclear connections among sections 
  • Sense of being lost or unsure navigating 
  • No orientation for visitors 
  • Sequencing unclear 
  • Pages lack closure 
  • No focus for links 
  • Pages are inconsistent 
  • Difficult to navigate in an organized way 
  • Score
    5 or 4
    3 or 2
    1 or 0
    Language  
  • Organizational structure is clear and coherent 
  • Grammar and usage are correct 
  • Punctuation is accurate 
  • Spelling is generally correct 
  • Site needs little or no editing 
  • Long or incomplete paragraphs 
  • Minor problems with grammar or usage 
  • Internal punctuation sometimes missing or wrong 
  • Spelling is usually correct 
  • Site needs some editing 
  • Paragraph structure is missing 
  • Errors in grammar or usage noticeable 
  • Many punctuation mistakes 
  • Frequent spelling errors 
  • Site needs extensive editing 
  • Score
    5 or 4
    3 or 2
    1 or 0
    Presentation 
  • Web site is clearly identified; easy to find 
  • The layout is clear and easy to follow 
  • Backgrounds and text work well together 
  • Graphical elements are used consistently 
  • Links are appropriate 
  • Web site easy to find 
  • Layout of most pages is easy to follow 
  • Backgrounds are text were not effective 
  • Inconsistent or inappropriate graphics 
  • Use of links is unclear 
  • Web site hard to find 
  • Layout is confusing or inappropriate 
  • Backgrounds and text not effective 
  • Graphics only decorative or confusing 
  • Too many unrelated links, or too few  links 
  • Score
    5 or 4
    3 or 2
    1 or 0
    Technical 
  • Links work properly 
  • Graphics are optimized 
  • Works in all browsers 
  • Works in text only mode 
  • Not all links work properly 
  • Graphics are generally optimized 
  • Pages don't work in all browsers 
  • Text-only mode could be improved  
  • Links don't work properly 
  • Graphic elements not optimized 
  • Specific browsers needed 
  • Text only mode does not work 
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