Rating tips for Interface
Design
The interface should be
designed to create an environment that makes the site easy to use. It
should convey the purpose and themes of the Northwest Digital Archives in a way
that is easy to comprehend. The design should be esthetically
pleasing and not distract the user. When rating interface design,
consider the following elements:
Rating tips for Information/Language
It is important that the
information presented through the NWDA site is accessible and relevant to a
wide range of users. The language employed should facilitate continued
use and understanding of the site, not alienate users with excessive wordiness
or technical jargon. When rating Information/Language, consider the
following elements:
Rating tips
for Navigation
Navigation is important not
only as a way to aid movement within a page, but also as a way to connect a
page with other relevant pages or sites. When rating Navigation, consider the
following elements:
Rating tips
for Page Relevance
The relevance of a page
refers to how well the page meets expectations. Does the page fit within
the entire site? Does the page relate to those which directed you to it, and
does it relate well to those it directs you to? Does it form a part of a
logical sequence? In essence, does the page assist or detract from the
process of conducting your research through the NWDA site? When rating Page
Relevance, consider the following elements:
Rating tips
for Functionality
The functionality of a page
refers to how well it performs the tasks it is designed to do.
Functionality can be as simple as conveying information or as complex as
providing interactive components such as search options, links, or forms.
When rating Functionality, consider the following elements: