Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 Introduction ▪Evaluation is the process to recognize the information in term of accuracy and reliability. *7 evaluation of the internet resources provided is based on Boston College university library .
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 • Does the author/ producer provide a ‘Mail to’ link that allows for feedback, comments and leave questions 1. Authority • The author?/ producer of the document? • Are they expert on the subject, as indicated on the page? • Is the sponsor/ location of the site appropriate to the materials as shown in the URL? e.g: .biz for business organization
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 2. Accuracy •Is the information reliable or free from error? •Is there are a way to verify the information ? • Can you detect a political, ideological, or religious bias?
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 3. Currency • When was the information created or last updated? • Is there a date for when the information was first written? • Is there a date for when the information was placed on the web? • Is there a date for when the information was last revised? • Do the links still works ? If not, it maybe an indication that the information has not been updated recently
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 4. Purpose • What appears to be the purposed of the information? • Inform others of new research? • Summarize the current status of a research interest • Advocate on the particular position on the subject? • Stimulate further discussion on the topic • Publicize a product?
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 5. Audiences • Who is intended audiences? : Beginners : Experts : Professionals : Advocates : Consumers
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 6. Coverage • Does the information fully cover what you need? • Is the information too simple? • Is the information too technical or complicated? • Are there links to similar pages that will provide more information? • Are the links relevant, or there are just collection of other sites?
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 7. Style and Functionality • Is the site designed clearly and logically with well organized subsections? • Is the writing style appropriate for the intended audience? • Is the site easy to navigate? • Are the "Back" "Home", "Go to Top" icons and labels well labeled? • Do any graphics enhance or clarify the information presented? • Or do the graphics distract the user and slow down transmission?
Information Technology Application in Information Agencies (IMD225) ©2018 End of chapter! Any questions?