Reference no: EM132383873
Assignment: Medical Web Site Critique: The student is required to select a web site within a health care related topic (area of interest to the student) and write a critique of the site. Submit 2-3 pages, APA format. The student must address the following topics: What is the purpose of the site? The site's purpose is related to who runs and pays for it. The About This Site page should include a clear statement of purpose.
Ease of Navigation
• Is the site easy to navigate?
• It is easy to find what you want?
• Does the site take a long time to download?
• Are images used to illustrate points, or merely as decoration?
Accuracy
• Is the information based on sound medical research?
Can the information on the web page be verified by another source?
• Are there grammatical and spelling errors?
• Are there footnotes, bibliographies, or references so that you can verify the information? Are these reliable?
• Has the information on the site been through any editing or peer reviewing process?
• Are there references, or links to research?
Is there a bibliography? Are the sources cited reliable?
• Are there spelling or grammatical errors?
• Is the information factual or opinion?
Authority
• Who published the page, who is responsible for writing the material?
What are the person's credentials?
What do you know about them? Are they qualified in the subject area?
• Is the person backed by a known organization?
• Can you easily find contact information on the web page?
Check the about us link, usually found at the beginning or the end of a webpage. What does the About Us section tell you about the purpose of the organization?
Can you find a physical location for the organization? Or is the only way to contact the organization through a web form?
• What is the domain name?
• Does the site give contact details and links to more information about who has provided the site?
Bias/Objectivity
• Is the information showing just one point of view?
• What kind of institution sponsored the webpage?
A pharmaceutical company? A non-profit organization?
Target Audience
• Who is the intended audience (Patients, Providers, Students, Others)?
• Is this an appropriate site to use in academic work or medical work?
Currency/Timeliness of Updates
• When was the information written? Is there a date when the site was last updated? How frequently is the site updated? If there are references to research, how recent are they?
• Do the links work?
How does the site manage interactions with users?
• Is there a way to contact the owner if you run a problem or have questions or feedback?