In pairs or triads, consider the website provided in class during Week 6. (Note: You can work on this assignment individually, if you wish.)
Imagine that you have been hired as the site’s new editor-in-chief. Make specific recommendations to improve the presentation of content at the site, integrating and referencing the chapter as much as possible. What elements or features promote use of the site? Again, think of all the elements described in this chapter. How are graphics and visuals incorporated, and do they encourage or discourage use? How do they do this? How much thought was given to navigation throughout the site? Are the elements — graphical, navigational and metaphorical — consistently applied throughout the site? Is the tone or rhythm of the site consistent throughout? Do these dimensions match the audience(s) for the site?
Here is a categorical checklist of site dimensions to critique:
- Navigation
- Page layouts (balance | contrast | unity)
- Consistency
- Tone and voice
- Writing quality
- Site organization
Prepare your written critique and submit it in BlackBoard before the deadline of Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
