Glacier Website Evaluation

Name Jess Rogalus, Kerri Saulnier

Site Name How Stuff WorksURL/Site

Addresshttp://science.howstuffworks.com/glacier1.htmBrief Description of Site

This web site is:o Educational

How was this web site located [e.g. found URL in another source, used search engine etc.]

We had it linked from Mr. Mckenney’s Blog page.

Purpose & Suitability for Audience

ExemplaryAdequateUnacceptable

Is the purpose clearly stated

yes

Is the target audience identified

yes

Is the depth & scope of information appropriate & even throughout

yes
Is the language used appropriate for intended audience

yes

ContentExemplaryAdequateUnacceptable

Is information accurate and factual

yes

Is the information current; is there an “updated” date

yes

Is it bias free

yes

Is the source/author authoritative

yes

Are external links included for additional information

yes

Is content documented or cited

yes

Do the graphic images enhance the information

yes

Is information arranged for clearly & logically easy understanding

yes

On non-commercial sites, is it advertising free

yes

Is the material presented primary or secondary

Primary

Structure & Ease of Use


Adequate

Were good graphic principles used in presenting information

yes

Is it ADA friendly (Easy for users with disabilities)

yes

Is this the best format for presenting the information

yes

Is the information reliable

yes

Is the site free of typos and other errors

yes

Do the graphic images enhance the information

yes

Educational Value


Adequate

Is the information presented useful or appropriate tothe information need

yes

Is the information readable

yes

Is this site the only location this information is available

yes

Have the links provided on the site been evaluated

yes

Does it act as an access point to professional literature

yes

Does the site make email or other contact information about site owner available

yes

Technical Quality

Exemplary

Do external links to other sites work

yes

Does it contain information easily downloaded

yes

Is navigation to the site obvious

yes

Is navigation within the site clear & easy

yes

Does the site load quickly

yes

Are the graphic images suitable or serve a function

yes

Is the site searchable

yes

Overall rating and comments: I think this is a very good educational site for students learning about how Glaciers work.

Adapted from ISTE Web Site Evaluation Form IN The Best Math & Science Web Sites for Teachers. Eugene, OR: ISTE, 1997 with additional information from Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources, http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm