Evaluation Criteria Back to Blank Evaluation Form

Please carefully read each entry form prior to viewing or using the program being evaluated. Entrants were asked to be as specific as possible in defining their audience, goals and objectives. These items should be carefully weighed against the resulting program.

Content	Rating	Comments
Defined audience (see entry form)	______	Too narrow? Too broad?
Defined objectives/purpose (see entry form)	______	Did they create this with a clear objective in mind?
Quality of writing	______	Spelling errors? Appropriate to audience? Readability?
Appropriate to the audience	______	Do you think the defined audience would like this?
Appropriate use of the medium	______	Is the web the best delivery medium for this info?
Originality/creativity	______	Been there? Done that?
Informational/educational value	______	Does this answer the questions or needs of the audience?
Consistency - depth and quality of info	______	Is the content thorough in all areas or just some?
Completeness	______	Is something important missing?
Design
Navigation	______	Is it easy to get around and back? Menus?
Orientation	______	Do you know where you are and where you've been?
Intuitive use	______	Can you just use it, or do you have to read the directions?
Overall interface(s)	______	Is the interface consistently used? Look and feel?
Interactivity	______	Does the site feel active or pretty dead?
Contacts for comments and help available	______	Can you get in touch with someone on the other end?
Production
Quality and consistency of graphics	______	Color corrected? Good size and placement?
Color choice and use	______	Is it easy to read? Will it print out? Does it look good?
Reasonable download time	______	Does it work well by modem? Critical stuff take too long?
Lack of errors or deadends	______	Does is crash you browser? Run into blank screens?
Appropriate use of text, graphics, audio and/or video	______	Are these items generally used for good reason?
Rating overall for this entry	______	What is your overall impression of this program?

Comments: Please comment on your overall reactions to this project. Be specific and constructive with your remarks.