week6
Medical Web Site Critique: The student is required to select a web site within a health care related topic (area of interest to the student) and write a critique of the site. ; ;Submit 2-3 pages, APA format. The student must address the following topics: ;What is the purpose of the site? ;The site’s purpose is related to who runs and pays for it. The About This Site page should include a clear statement of purpose.
Ease of Navigation ;
•Is the site easy to navigate? •It is easy to find what you want? •Does the site take a long time to download? •Are images used to illustrate points, or merely as decoration?
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Accuracy ;
•Is the information based on sound medical research? ;
Can the information on the web page be verified by another source? ;
•Are there grammatical and spelling errors? ;
•Are there footnotes, bibliographies, or references so that you can verify the information? Are these reliable? ;
•Has the information on the site been through any editing or peer reviewing process? ;
•Are there references, or links to research? ;
Is there a bibliography? Are the sources cited reliable? ;
•Are there spelling or grammatical errors? ;
•Is the information factual or opinion?
Authority
;•Who published the page, who is responsible for writing the material? ;
What are the person’s credentials? ;
What do you know about them? Are they qualified in the subject area? ;
•Is the person backed by a known organization? ;
•Can you easily find contact information on the web page? ;
Check the about us link, usually found at the beginning or the end of a webpage. What does the About Us section tell you about the purpose of the organization? ;
Can you find a physical location for the organization? Or is the only way to contact the organization through a web form? ;
•What is the domain name? ;
•Does the site give contact details and links to more information about who has provided the site?
Bias/Objectivity ;
•Is the information showing just one point of view? ;
•What kind of institution sponsored the webpage? ;
A pharmaceutical company? A non-profit organization?
Target Audience ;
•Who is the intended audience (Patients, Providers, Students, Others)? ;
;•Is this an appropriate site to use in academic work or medical work?
Currency/Timeliness of Updates ;
•When was the information written? Is there a date when the site was last updated? ;How frequently is the site updated? If there are references to research, how recent are they?
;•Do the links work?
How does the site manage interactions with users? ;
•Is there a way to contact the owner if you run a problem or have questions or feedback?