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DESIGN OF THE WEB SITE |
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The
web page does not require left and right scrolling. |
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The
web page does not require extensive downward scrolling. |
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The
opening web page is well-organized, attractive, uncluttered. |
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The
graphics load quickly. |
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The
graphics support the information presented on the site. |
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If
the graphics are turned off, there are text alternatives to the graphics. |
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Animations
are limited and do not distract. |
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If
sound and video are included, they are relevant to the textual information on the site. |
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The
text type is large enough to be read easily but is not so large that space is wasted. |
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Only
one or two fonts are used. |
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The
web site contains headings and subheadings to organize the information into smaller units
and to aid the user in finding information. |
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The
use of horizontal rulers (lines) is minimal and non-obtrusive. |
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Horizontal
and vertical spacing (the use of white space) is handled artistically and consistently. |
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Table
formatting is as clean and consistent |
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A
minimum number of colors are used effectively. |
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The
web site includes a form or method of offering comments about the site. |
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Advertising
on the web site is limited and non-obtrusive. |
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NAVIGATION OF THE WEB SITE |
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There
are text alternatives to an image map of the various sections of the web site. |
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Link
choices are grouped together consistently and are not scattered over the page / screen. |
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There
are links back to the home page from all of the pages of the various sections of the web
site. |
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The
web site includes links to relevant external sites. |
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If
the web site includes links to relevant external sites, the links are up to date and the
sites are available. |
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If
the web site has an abundance of text in its various sections, a search tool is available
within the site for its content. |
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The
branches (or hierarchy) of the web site are (is) organized logically; the site's
organization is sensible and clear. |
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The
navigation process on the web site is intuitive and user-friendly. |
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AUTHOR OF THE WEB SITE |
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The
author (individual or corporate) of the web site is clearly stated along with her or his
(its) e-mail address. |
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Background
information ("credentials") about the author (or authoring corporation) is
given. |
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The
author is affiliated with a recognized institution. |
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The
author's / corporation's affiliation does not appear to bias the information which she /
he / it presents. |
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CONTENT OF THE WEB SITE |
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The
date of the web site's most recent update is included, and the web site has been recently
revised. |
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A
directory of the contents of the web site is available on each screen for the user. |
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Factual
information, opinions, and propaganda are distinguishable from each other on the web site. |
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If
the web site contains primary source material, that material contributes to the purpose of
the site and contains source documentation. |
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If
the web site contains primary source material, the entire original documents are included. |
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The
web site includes a bibliography of the sources consulted in building the site. |
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The
grammar, spelling, and mechanics of the web site are correct. |
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The
writing style of the web site is appropriate to the purpose and audience of the site. |
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The
site avoids "under construction" or "still not finished" notes. |
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