Website Evaluation #3 - Associated Content

What web browser are you using?	Explorer
Does the site suggest that it is better viewed with one kind of web browser in particular?	No
What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating?	http://www.associatedcontent.com/
Have a look at the domain name of the URL. How does the fact that the site is an .edu; .com; .gov; or .org influence your opinions about the site?	.com - Yes
Who put this information here?	Commerical organisation
Does the source of the information have any influence on your judgement about the usefulness of this site?	Yes
How often is the site up-dated?	Updated daily
Can you tell when was the last time particular page/section was changed?	No
Does the currency of the information have any influence on your judgement about the usefulness of this site?	No
How old is the material?	Updated in different areas
Who wrote the information?	The community and company on the website.
Is the author’s signature on the page?	Yes
Is the author’s e-mail address included?	Yes, several
Is there any other way of identifying the author?	Yes, there are descriptions of the board of directors
If you can’t identify the writer does this have any effect on your judgement about the usefulness of this site?	-
Does the institutional affiliation have any effect on your judgement about this site.?	Yes
Why is this material here?	To build a general community of publishers from different backgrounds and to enhance their skills in presenting their content over the internet.
Is the purpose of this page indicated clearly in a prominent place?	No, but it has a small link to a place that describes its purpose
Is there any evident bias in the information at this site?	No
Does the reason for this have any influence on your judgement about the usefulness of this site?	-
Can I do a cross check?	Don't need one.
Do I have any doubts about the accuracy of the material?	There are some potientials for identity fraud, but these users are experts in their materia.
If so, is there any way I can cross-check the accuracy of the information?	-
Is the information available anywhere else?	There are probably other communities out there like this website.
Would it have been easier to get the information in some other way?	-
Does the site include links to other sites?	Yes
Is there any selection process for the links?	Yes
Are the links organised (i.e. by subject category)?	Yes
Are the links described?	Yes
Are the links all still active?	Yes
Do the links seem relevant to the subject of the web page?	Yes
Is the page only viewable by a specific browser or release of browser?	No
Is the site often busy and difficult to access?	No
Does the page download in a reasonable time?	Yes
Does it include any large graphics or files which take a long time to download?	Yes, if you have a slow computer.
Is it organised in a way that makes it easy to navigate?	Yes, but very cluttered and full.
Are the navigational links clear?	Yes
Do you have to scroll through the entire document to find information you want?	Yes
Is there any provision for searching the site?	Yes
Is the page viewable by a text-based browser only?	Yes
Do all the graphics have a text explanation?	Yes
Does the design complement the content?	Yes