Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

2.1

Organization, Structure

There is no clear structure to the site.  The user has a difficult time navigating through the site, due to the fact that the navigation system changes from page to page.

It is difficult to understand the structure of the site.  Some of the pages have a consistent navigation system.

User is able to understand the structure of the site.  The navigation is consistent throughout most of the site.

From the front page, the user can immediately tell the organization and structure of the entire site.  The navigation is consistent from page to page.

2.2

Download Time

Dialup users  (28.8) wait more than 1 minute for the page to load

Dialup users wait more than 45 seconds for the page to load

Dialup users wait more than 30 seconds for the page to load.

Dialup users wait less than 30 seconds for the page to load.

2.3

This site can be accessed by all browsers

Some Browsers (IE, Netscape- some versions) absolutely fall apart when accessing your site.

Some Browsers (IE, Netscape- some versions) receive error messages when accessing your site.

Most Browsers (IE, Netscape- most versions) can access your site with no problems

All browsers (IE, Netscape- any version) can access your site with no problem.

No

Yes

2.4

Headlines

Front page uses headlines to direct users towards new stories

2.5

Links work
 

Links are kept up to date and are working.

2.6

No Scrolling

The end user does not have to scroll right and left with a 640x480 screen

2.7

Home Links

All pages have a link that returns to the school’s home page.

2.8

Readability

Backgrounds and colors allow the text to be readable.