The score for this article was an 88.7-Good, based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received:
Currency (0 to 15 Points)
The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes
The site has been updated recently. Yes
Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No
Total: 10
Content (0 to 15 Points)
The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes
This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. N/A
The information on the topic is thorough. Yes
The information is accurate. Yes
The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes
The information is in good taste. Yes
The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes
Total: 15
Authority (0 to 10 Points)
The authors are clearly identified. Yes
The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. Yes
There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. Yes
You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes
Total: 10
Navigation (0 to 10 Points)
You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes
The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes
The links are easy to identify. Yes, there is an abundance of links referencing topics directly related to the article.
The links are logically grouped. Yes
The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes
There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes
The links are relevant to the subject. Yes
The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes
Total: 10
Experience (0 to 10 Points)
The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes
The page is worth the time. Yes
The page's presentation is eye-catching. Yes
The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Yes
Total: 10
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Lance Armstrong is the athlete who came out with the shocking news that he cheated for his Tour de France wins. This is the state of his life a year after.
The score for this article was an 88.7-Good, based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received:
Currency (0 to 15 Points)
The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes
The site has been updated recently. Yes
Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No
Total: 10
Content (0 to 15 Points)
The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes
This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. N/A
The information on the topic is thorough. Yes
The information is accurate. Yes
The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes
The information is in good taste. Yes
The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes
Total: 15
Authority (0 to 10 Points)
The authors are clearly identified. Yes
The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. Yes
There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. Yes
You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes
Total: 10
Navigation (0 to 10 Points)
You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes
The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes
The links are easy to identify. Yes, there is an abundance of links referencing topics directly related to the article.
The links are logically grouped. Yes
The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes
There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes
The links are relevant to the subject. Yes
The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes
Total: 10
Experience (0 to 10 Points)
The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes
The page is worth the time.