Website Critique Sheet for:
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Date:
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Website Address: http://
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Category:
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This sheet will be used to evaluate the different aspects of the website.
| Platform: PC Mac Linux |
Browser: Explorer Netscape AOL WebTV Opera Safari Other: |
| Connection Speed: Dial-up ISDN DSL Broadband / Cable T1 / T3 Network Other / Unknown |
| Load Time (in seconds)*: |
Dial-up: ISDN DSL
Broadband / Cable
T1 / T3 Network |
Resolution: 640×480 800×600 1024×768 1280×1024 1600×1200 Unknown
Other: |
| Age: 13 or under 14-17 18-25 26-39 40-59 60 or over |
Sex: Male Female |
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(1= awful; 2 = poor; 3 = average; 4 = good; 5 = excellent;)
Navigation and ease of use
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The
site is designed so that:
| It loads in a reasonable amount of time. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| It is easy to find the information you are looking for. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The home page gives a clear indication of what the site is about. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The various links on the home page are easy to understand. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| It is easy to go to other links and return to the other menus on the site. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| It is easy to return to the home page at any time. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The navigation graphics and footers are identical. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The design of the navigation is identical on each page. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Can easily find an “About Us” page and security related information. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| All links work. There are no broken links. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Guides or help features to understand and navigate the site. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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The site is designed so that:
| It contains a site title with keyword and description meta tags. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Each page contains a title that is descriptive or representative of the page’s content. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The banner or graphics used gives the site its identity. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Each page has a similar layout (or is purposely intended to have a distinctive layout for sections). |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| When different layouts are used throughout the site, they contribute to the cohesiveness of the entire site and do not distract or confuse the end user. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The layout is designed to prevent from being cramped. There is plenty of visual rest areas. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Visually drawn toward the most important elements that relate to the content of the site. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Content and its reliability
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The site is designed so that:
| There are clear headings on pages. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The content is meaningful and is intended to educate, inform or entertain. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Contains a reasonable amount of information supporting the intent of the website. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Graphics reinforce ideas of content. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Top of page anchors are used as needed. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Wallpaper or background does not overpower text. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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The site is designed so that:
| The design is tasteful and the colors harmonize with each other. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The design is appropriate for the intended audience. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| It is visually interesting with a variety of graphics. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| There is continuity of style throughout the site. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The graphics are relevant to the topic and add to the design rather than annoy. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The design is relevant to the content. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| No graphics are broken or missing. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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The site is designed so that:
| The text, tables, graphics and photos are easy to see and read. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The spelling and grammar is correct. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| It includes content that is current and up-to-date (where necessary). |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| The size and color of the text and background makes it easy to read. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Content is summarized in short paragraphs. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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| My overall rating for the site: |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Information on this portion of the critique is based on the reviewer’s first opinion of the site.
What information can be found on this site?
Is the information clear and easy to understand?
Please mention reasons why you liked or dislike this website
Please offer comments, suggestions, constructive feedback, problems faced, etc
Would you recommend this page and for what purpose?
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