Week 8 Stuff

Name: Hoe Jia Chang Kenny
Class: P05
Title of Internet Resource: Talking Cock
URL: http://www.talkingcock.com/
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Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
The aims of the website not clearly stated however there is a header on what the website is about.

Coverage
What is the coverage of the site?
The site covers "humourous" political jokes as well as twisting facts in exaggeration with creativity.
Is it comprehensive?
It is quite comprehensive in a unique way
What subject areas and materials are covered?
Satirical Humour.
Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site?
There are no evidences of links to the articles, everything is within the website.
Are the links to other sites useful?
To a certain extent as it may not be pleasant to one.

Authority
Is this an authoritative source?
Not at all as the website does not have any impact.
Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
Certainly, there are many reviews on this website however they are not exclusively included in gateways or virtual libraries.

Accuracy
Are the facts accurate? Does it use research as a basis?
Rarely the facts are accurate although form some perspective it may be true but mainly it is just for jokes.
Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source?
There are are political, ideological nor biasness in the source.
Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion?
It is a non-factual site and does contain personal opinions.
Are the references stated clearly?
Not really, mostly they are opinions of people.
Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
It is full of errors.

Currency
Is the information up-to-date?
The information is up-to-date only when people bothers.
Is it well-maintained?
There is a team to maintain the site however inefficient.

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 not well presented.
Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged?
Yes. Information is not consistent and clear.
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.
How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
Quite 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?
I feel that the site is bias to most people however they are not to be taken seriously. To simply rate it, the site earns a 4.5/10.

Conclusion
This website is sustainable as long as people do not get too offended.
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How would you react to this website if you were :
· Singapore’s Prime Minister
I would use the website as a feedback of the most "creative" critique on the discussed subjects.

· A Singaporean
I would laugh at the stuff in the website however will not contribute in such nonsense.

· A Foreigner working / studying in Singapore
I would see Singapore as a friendly bunch of people who likes to joke around however may always keep me on guard.

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Done!