Web Site Evaluation Form

Name of Site: ___________________________________________

URL of site: ___________________________________________

Author and/or Sponsoring Organization:

___________________________________________

Desired Characteristics

1=Poor 5=Exceptional

Design

1 2 3 4 5 Navigability is good. Links are clearly labeled. User can move

from page to page easily.

1 2 3 4 5 Offers interactivity and engages the visitor.

1 2 3 4 5 Uses appropriate page format and pages are not inordinately long.

1 2 3 4 5 User can easily find information.

1 2 3 4 5 Site is aesthetically appealing. Good use of graphics and color.

1 2 3 4 5 Site is aesthetically courteous. Text and background colors do not

clash.

Content

1 2 3 4 5 Has a proper title.

1 2 3 4 5 Site includes additional resource links.

1 2 3 4 5 Information is useful.

1 2 3 4 5 Has rich content and site will likely be revisited.

1 2 3 4 5 How does this website compare in content to similar websites?

Technical Elements

1 2 3 4 5 All links work.

1 2 3 4 5 Uses thumbnail graphics and graphics download quickly.

1 2 3 4 5 Alternative text page is offered when heavy graphics or frames are

used.

1 2 3 4 5 Image links and image maps have a text alternative.

1 2 3 4 5 Can see meaningful information within 30 seconds or less.

Credibility

1 2 3 4 5 Contact person is stated with their email address.

1 2 3 4 5 Announces when this page was last updated. Links have been

kept current.

1 2 3 4 5 Resource links used to develop content are included.

1 2 3 4 5 States the name of the host school or institution.