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[this is to be done in place of the class meeting on Nov. 15]

Assignment is mandatory, worth 50 pts.

First, look at this website about uses of the internet for historians.

Choose one of the websites from the list below, and reflect on (most of) the following questions in a review. The review should be about 1 ½ to 2 typed pages.

Questions:

Content:

• Who is the author or authors of the site? What expertise or authority on this topic do they have?
• Is the site sponsored or hosted by an organization or group?
• Is there advertising on the site? Are other sponsors listed (such as NSF, NEA, etc.)?
• Is the approach to the topic balanced, or does it advocate a point of view?
• Is it part of a larger web site, or does it stand alone?
• What kind of site is it -a collection of primary sources; research report; virtual tour; interpretive essays; a photo essay; an online exhibit; other?
• If the site uses primary sources, is their origin given?
• How recent is the information? Updates? Links up to date?
• Who is the intended audience for this site?

Form:

• Is the technology used appropriate for the topic? Is it accessible from all computers?
• Are the images used well-chosen, effective, large enough to see? (do smaller thumbnails link to larger images)?
• Are there other graphics such as maps or icons that make the site more usable?
• Are links to other sites well-chosen and accessible?
• Is there a sitemap to help users explore the site?
• Does the site include a search function?
• Is the navigation clear (are there multiple paths to what you're looking for)?
• Does the design enhance or obscure the content and navigation of the site?