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A Seven Step Approach To Evaluating Web Page A-GChapter E – Effectiveness For Purpose

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Michael Gorman

2011

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Seven Steps To Effective Web Site Evaluation (A-G)

STEP A

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Introducing The ABC’s of Web Research

Along with the DEFG’s

The Seven Steps To Web Site Evaluation

EFFECTIVENESS FOR PURPOSE

Does the author’s motivation complement your purpose?

E. PurposeWhat is the purpose of the site?

What is your purpose?Do they complement each other?

Purpose Of Site• investigate reason for site’s existence • dissect website domain (URL address)

• investigate site for more information

• sway, start movement, make money, share, educate

Your Purpose• define your purpose for research • keep research vision focused while evaluating

• personal satisfaction, assigned task at school

Complement• weigh research needs with purpose of website • if website is biased can it still assist in research

• can site assist in pre-search and further inquiry

• is site useful to final product required

Web ExampleSite

Purpose

Your Purpose

Complement

Useful

E. Purpose - Example

My Purpose: Write a factual report on eggs in human diet.

E. Website 1: Eggfreebaking.com

Live Link

Their PurposeMoney

My PurposeFacts

Complement?No

E. Website 2: blog.peta.org

Live Link

Their PurposeSave Animals

My PurposeFacts

Complement?No

E. Website 3: eggs.ab.ca

Live Link

Their PurposeFun and Money

My PurposeFacts

Complement?No

E. Website 4: unitedegg.org

Live Link

Their PurposePro Egg, Money

My PurposeFacts

Complement?No

E. Website 5: eatwell.gov.uk

Live Link

Their PurposeConsumer Info

My PurposeFacts

Complement?Yes

Although the FSA is a Government agency, it is independent, which means it works at 'arm's length' from Government because it doesn't report to a specific minister and is free to publish any advice it issues. 

E. Website 6: mayoclinic.com

Live Link

Their PurposeInfo & Presence

My PurposeFacts

Complement?Yes

Are chicken eggs good or bad for my cholesterol?

Evaluating A Web Site

A-G

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Are There Whales In Lake Michigan?

Michael J. Gorman21centuryedtech

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Johns Hopkins University, Indiana University, Western Michigan University

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