Week 6 & 7 Stuff

Name: Hoe Jia Chang Kenny
Class: P05
Title of Internet Resource: Digital Youth Research. Kids' Informal Learning with Digital Media
URL: http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu/node/44
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Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
The aims of the website is clearly stated at the top right hand of the screen.

Coverage
What is the coverage of the site?
The site covers the music researches on digital media such as music production.
Is it comprehensive?
It is quite comprehensive as it covers in-depth into digital media.
What subject areas and materials are covered?
Digital Media, youths and researches.
Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site?
There are evidences of links to the articles from the press to enhance coverage of the site.
Are the links to other sites useful?
Certainly. The links are useful into relevant topics.

Authority
Is this an authoritative source?
The site is from an organisation, it has reputable project team thus is authoritative source.
Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
There are no evidences that there are reviews on this side nor has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries as a informative source.

Accuracy
Are the facts accurate?
Does it use research as a basis?
Absolutely, the facts are obtained from careful researches as a basis and are supported by an organisation
Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source?
There are no political, ideological nor biasness in the source.
Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion?
It is a factual site and does not contain personal opinions.
Are the references stated clearly?
Not really, however they are included within articles.
Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
As a reputable site, it is free from errors.

Currency
Is the information up-to-date?
The information is up-to-date, however there are archives from previous researches.
Is it well-maintained?
There is a team to maintain the site.

Accessibility
Is the site easily accessible?
Does it require registration and log-ins?
Are all the information accessible for FREE?
The site is easily accessible although requires login for members, the site allows information avaliable for free.

Presentation and Arrangement
Is the information well presented and arranged?
Information on the site is moderately well presented.
Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged?
Yes. Information is consistent and clear, logically presented throughout.
Are there any features such as site map, an index or a search facility?
Certainy. The site has a search facility to search for relevant topics in digital media.
How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
Pretty effective as the site enables the user to search effectively.

Usability
Is it easy to use and navigate around?
Are there user support facilities?
It takes little effort to navigate around however does not have support facilities.

Overall
What is your overall impression of the quality of the website?
Although there are no evidence of reviews, I feel that the site is informative in helping people to understand digital media in many different aspect. To simply rate it, the site earns a 7/10.

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That's all for this!