All History is Local: Web Page Evaluation Worksheet

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Student Guide: Creating a Web Page

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All History is Local

Web Page Evaluation Worksheet

	Basic/ Required	Better	Best
Layout/ Organization/ Links	Home Page has: __Clever title __Short summary __Interesting, relevant images __Table of contents with links Every page: __Ends with link to home page __Has assigned key terms and can be found on the Web using major search engines __May be easily printed out __Loads quickly (30-60 seconds) __Is of a reasonable length __Has sections with subheads for easy reading Links: __Are in a logical order __Are relevant to information on page __Includes all necessary links __Work	Pages have: __Key terms highlighted __Graphics to divide sections Links are: __Plentiful __Built into text	Every page: __Ends with links to all sections of table of contents __Uses wrap-around text __Uses scrolling text vs. scrolling background __Has a hierarchical structure (each choice leads to multiple choices, enabling quick navigation)
Images	__Text and images are balanced (not too heavy on the text) __Images are well-centered and fit space __Enlarged images fit page __Images do not run off screen	Images are: __Identified in text or have captions __Placed in a logical order __Placed near their description in text __Related to sectional topics __Included in each section Primary Source images: __Are sharp for readability __Have transcriptions when images of primary documents are illegible	__Source of each image is credited __Thumbnail images load quickly __Image map provides visual readers with easily understood links
Style	Fonts are: __Legible __Simple and elegant __Do not substitute for rich content Text: __Stands out against background __Is dark enough and background light enough to print out legibly __Paragraphs are short (2-4 sentences) Color: __Combinations are pleasing __Do not distract from text and images
Content	Text: __Clear thesis statement __Main point of each section clear __Logical paragraphs __Paragraph contains simple and coherent idea __Complete sentences __Correct spelling and grammar __Table of contents __Index Sources: __Sources are cited __Accuracy and source of information is verified __Includes bibliography (in correct MLA form) __Includes links to relevant historical material and history sites	Text: __Important points set apart with bullets __Language is appropriate to target audience __Language is not too casual Sources: __Bibliography includes primary sources/materials	Web page includes: __Map __Timeline __Substantial information for a research paper __Suggested lesson/activity for teachers
Additional Notes: Recommended for age: Recommended for grade levels: Best feature: Worst feature: Additional research suggested: Changes suggested:
Overall Rating: _________Basic _________Better _________Best

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