LRC Standards for Inclusion

Evaluation Criteria for Linking to Web Sites

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TowerWeb.Net is comprised of a number of web sites that are published under the TowerWeb Productions Trade Mark. (A list of all TowerWeb.Net web sites, with links to the home pages of those sites, is posted on the TowerWebProductions.com home page.) Many of the web pages that comprise TowerWeb.Net provide hyperlink references to Web based information resources that reside on the Internet. This page presents the evaluation criteria upon which a decision to link to another web site is based. In other words, only the best web sites--i.e. web sites that meet the evaluation criteria below--are linked to from the TowerWeb.Net domain.

Design

• Document is subdivided into logical supporting pages or, if presented as a single page, offers a table of contents with section links to avoid scrolling through entire document.
• The site displays widely accepted graphic design principles, including uncluttered space, subdued backgrounds, and coordinated colors.
• Navigation is intuitive, easy to understand, and provides flexibility in movement.
• Home page is linked from all subsequent pages.
• Multimedia elements have a clear purpose.
• Multimedia elements load quickly or file size is indicated with user option to download.
• Text is easy to read and contrasts well with the background.

Content

• Pages have a clear and appropriate title in the title bar.
• Links are appropriate, clearly labeled, and have a definite purpose.
• Links are up-to-date and functional.
• Useful content is embedded no further than two to three layers deep.
• Site contains in-depth content that encourages users to return.
• Information is accurate and current.
• Site stimulates thinking and reflection or serves a useful purpose for an identified audience.

Credibility

• Credibility is established by including information regarding author, affiliations, and credentials.
• Contact person with e-mail address is included.
• Site is bias-free or explicitly states point of view.
• Material is original or includes appropriate citations with no copyright infringement.
• Correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar indicate care and attention to detail.
• Site indicates date(s) that material was created or updated.

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