Evaluation of Websites and Databases
The websites and databases were judged using criteria and a rating scale based on Baltimore County's Selection Policy. The characteristics used for each source of information includes having current information, having accurate information, being user-friendly with easy navigation and all links working, being visually appealing with attractive graphics and layout, and being relevant to the subjects studied in school and students' interests.
Rating Scale
Current - 1 point
Accurate - 1 point
User-friendly - 1 point
Visually Appealing - 1 point
Relevant - 1 point
Current - 1 point
Accurate - 1 point
User-friendly - 1 point
Visually Appealing - 1 point
Relevant - 1 point
Each criterion is worth one point. If there are some flaws in meeting the criterion, then half a point is given. If the website does not meet the criterion, then no point is given. A website or database that meets all the criteria receives a total of five points.
Work Cited
"Selection Criteria for School Library Media Center Collections." Baltimore County Public
Schools, lsteml1.pbworks.com/f/BCPS+collection+policy.pdf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2018.
Schools, lsteml1.pbworks.com/f/BCPS+collection+policy.pdf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2018.