Topic 11 Website Evaluation

Evaluating web sites was interesting. I really liked the CyberGuide Ratings form. It was easy to read, easy to circle an answer, in other words, quick and easy to use. Midlink Magazine's form was easy to use also. The only thing I didn't like about them was no room for notes. The forms I didn't like as well were NCTE form and Kathy Schrocks form. These weren't bad, I just liked the others better, faster.
I found that sometimes it was hard to find author information. Sometimes it was hard to know who the site was made for and who the sponsor is. Otherwise, I liked going through and seeing what sites had and didn't have. Most of the sites I checked had almost everything. Author was the hardest to find.
Website evaluation guides are great for making sure you are using an unbiased site, one that has what you need and easy to use. It is so important to know if the author or sponsor is qualified to present the material. I found that out in Physics. Some sites are just not as good quality.
I would use a formal evaluation when I need to make sure the information is up-to-date and correct, when I'm passing the information on or writing a paper on the subject. I would not use one if I know the material well and can tell if it's not correct or I'm in a hurry (just being truthful).