World-wide Web Resources Assessment Guide

Goal: To identify and organize information from resources on the World Wide Web.

1. Name:

2. What topic are you looking for?

3. Address: http://

4. Description (brief) of WWW site content (What did you find?):

Directions for items 5 -10: Respond to each of the following items by putting an X on the continuum and writing a brief comment.

5. Connection with research topic: Does the information assist you in developing your research topic?

Very informative |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| Waste of time

Comments:

6. Quality of information: Is the information presented in clear, useful way? Will you use it?

Precious metals |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| No way

Comments:

7. Directions and suggestions for further action and reflection: Are there suggestions for follow-up action (e.g., books, journals, internet addresses or publications)?

Clear, complete map |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| Info highway under construction

Comments:

8. WWW site demonstrates order and structure: WWW site has effective flow and use of a variety of specific, precise information that enhance the effectiveness of intended messages.

Informative & logical |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| Disaster area

Comments:

9. Interactions with learner: other media available to produce quality oral communication; surveys were available to obtain new information.

Stimulating & fun |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| Who are these people?

Comments:

10. Speed of information retrieval: response was quick and accurate.

Yahoo! |_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| Get a new modem

Comments: