THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
School of Information
INF 382D Introduction to Information Resources and Services
HANDOUT EVALUATION SHEET FOR INDEX/ELECTRONIC RESOURCE PRESENTATION
revised, 18 July 2013
5=excellent; 4=very good; 3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
TOTAL
HIGH
5 4
MIDDLE
3 2
LOW
1 0
INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL
1. Is/are the student/s identified by
name? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
2. Is the date provided? . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
3. Is a title provided? . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
CONTENT: Does the handout cover:
4. Objectives: two questions the
audience should be able to answer
5. Scope: purpose of the index/resource
6. Scope: subject areas covered . . . .
7. Coverage: e.g.,# of publications . .
8. Coverage: type of publications . . .
9. Coverage: depth of indexing . . . .
10. Types of searches . . . . . . . . .
11. Searching tips . . . . . . . . . .
12. Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Weaknesses . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Other competing databases/resources
16. Special Features . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENT: General appropriateness of handout
17. Is the handout purpose clear? . . . ____ ______ ____
18. Is the content appropriate for the
audience? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
19. Does the handout support the
demonstration? . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
20. Does the handout support needed
reference skills? . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
21. Is sufficient detail provided? . . ____ ______ ____
22. Does content support instruction?
____ ______ ____
23. Are transitions used that lead
the user through the handout? . . . ____ ______ ____
24. Is the text jargon-free? . . . . . ____ ______ ____
5=excellent; 4=very good; 3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
HIGH MIDDLE LOW TOTAL
5 4
3 2
1 0
25. Are technical terms well defined?
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26. Is there sufficient white-space?
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27. Originality . . . . . . . . . . .
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28. Level of effort . . . . . . . . .
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29. Are URLs/locators accurate? . . . . ____ ______ ____
30. Does the handout save the time of
the learner? . . . . . . . . . . .
31. Is the handout 1 page(double-sided)
page long? . . . . . . . . . . . .
32. Are statements supported by
documentation, when needed? . . . .
33. Do citations appear at the bottom
Of the last page (if needed)? . . .
34. Are citations full, consistent, and
in conformity with a standard style
manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing Style
35. Word clarity . . . . . . . . . . .
36. Choice of words . . . . . . . . . .
37. Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . .
38. Word variety . . . . . . . . . . .
39. Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40. Spelling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41. Avoid: contractions . . . . . . . .
42. Avoid: weak connections
(e.g.,however). . . . . . . . . . .
43. Avoid: overused words
(e.g., basically). . . . . . . . .
44. Use active voice . . . . . . . . .
Design elements
45. Readable type . . . . . . . . . . .
46. Use highlighting features (e.g.,
bold, bulleting) when needed . . .
47. Avoid: right justification . . . .
48. Use appropriate graphics . . . . .
49. Support graphics with text . . . .
50. Are screen shots clear?
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN CALCULATING GRADES: Note class policy
concerning attribution. Place five or more words drawn from
other sources in quotations with references. Do not overuse
content written by others.
-5 point deduction for each blurry screen shot or image.