Evaluating websites
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Based on materials published by the Open University, a presentation of the PROMPT framework for evaluating websites.
Evaluating websites
- 1. Assessing Web Sites L&D professionals operating in the digital world J Holmes based on materials from the Open University UK
- 2. Background • Critical evaluation of information is an essential skill. • This is particularly so in the digital realm, where existence can masquerade as authority.
- 3. A simple framework… • A structured approach to evaluate information • Assess the quality and relevance of websites
- 4. PROMPT • Presentation • Relevance • Objectivity • Method • Provenance • Timeliness
- 5. Presentation • Is the information clearly communicated? • Look at language, layout, structure, etc.
- 6. Relevance • does the information match the needs of the searcher? • Look at the introduction or overview – what is it mainly about?
- 7. Objectivity • Is the author’s position of interest made clear? • Look for an introduction or overview – do the writers state their position on the issue? Is the language emotive? Are there hidden, vested interests?
- 8. Method • Is it clear how research data was collected? • Were the methods appropriate? Do you trust it?
- 9. Provenance • Is it clear where the information has come from? • Can you identify the authors or organisations? How was it published?
- 10. Timeliness • Is it clear when the information was produced? • Does the date of the information meet your requirements? Is it obsolete?
- 11. Reference Open University, Module H800 http://learn.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.p hp?id=515728