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The information presented is questionable in accuracy. Author(s) and their credentials are not referenced on the site. A working link or address to contact information is not provided.
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The information is accurate. Authors provide credentials that demonstrate they are qualified to contribute to the site. A working link to a contact person or address for further information is provided.
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Domain name is from a questionable source (i.e. a personal site that could change more regularly than an established organization like the Smithsonian).
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Domain name is from a reputable source (i.e. .gov, .edu, some .com).
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The purpose of the site is not clear. The site has broken links or is not fully developed. The site is hard to understand or provides content that is not relevant to 4Kids users. Bias is present that is not easily detected. The site has grammar and spelling mistakes.
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The user is able to quickly determine the basic content of the site – the purpose is clear. The site is complete (i.e. no “under construction” signs). Content is well organized. Information on the site is easy to understand. Site is free of bias. Grammar and spelling are correct.
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Latest revision date is not provided. Content is not updated frequently. Links to other sites are broken.
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Latest revision date is provided. Content is updated frequently. Links to other sites are current and working properly.
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Information on the site or in linked sites is not content driven and lacks sufficient information for user needs. The intended audience is hard to determine.
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Information on the site is content driven, rather than link driven. Content in linked sites include information that is relevant and appropriate content.
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Pages take a long time to load (more than 10 seconds). Site navigation is confusing. Directions on the site are hard to understand. Some media on the site is unnecessary or does not add value to the Web site. Site does not support multiple browsers.
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Pages load efficiently. It is easy to navigate the site. Directions are clear and easy to follow. Site provides interactivity, graphics, and/or audio increases its value. Site can be viewed in multiple browsers like Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.
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