THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
School of Information
INF 382D Introduction to Information Resources and Services
HANDOUT EVALUATION SHEET FOR RESOURCES PRESENTATION
revised, 10 February 2014
5=excellent; 4=very good; 3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
HIGH
5 4
INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL
1. Is/are the student/s identified
name? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Is the date provided? . . . . .
3. Is a title provided? . . . . .
by
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CONTENT: Does the handout cover:
4. Objectives: two questions the
audience should be able to answer
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5. Are 5 sources + 1 index listed?
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6. Are the 5 sources correctly &
completed cited? . . . . . . . . . . ____
MIDDLE
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LOW TOTAL
1 0
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For the selected index: CONNECT CONTENT TO YOUR TOPIC
7. Scope: purpose of the index/resource ____ ______
8. Scope: subject areas covered . . . . ____ ______
9. Coverage: e.g.,# of publications . . ____ ______
10. Coverage: type of publications . . .____ ______
11. Coverage: depth of indexing . . . . ____ ______
12. Types of searches . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
13. Searching tips . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
14. Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
15. Weaknesses . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
16. Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
17. Other competing databases/resources ____ ______
18. Special Features . . . . . . . . . ____ ______
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CONTENT: General appropriateness of handout
19. Is the handout purpose clear? . . . ____ ______ ____
20. Is the content appropriate for the
audience? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
21. Does the handout support the
demonstration? . . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
22. Does the handout support needed
reference skills? . . . . . . . . . ____ ______ ____
5=excellent; 4=very good; 3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
23. Is sufficient detail provided? . .
24. Does content support instruction?
25. Are transitions used that lead
the user through the handout? . . .
26. Is the text jargon-free? . . . . .
27. Are technical terms well defined?
28. Is there sufficient white-space?
29. Originality . . . . . . . . . . .
30. Level of effort . . . . . . . . .
31. Are URLs/locators accurate? . . . .
32. Does the handout save the time of
the learner? . . . . . . . . . . .
33. Is the handout 1 page(double-sided)
page long? . . . . . . . . . . . .
34. Are statements supported by
documentation, when needed? . . . .
35. Do citations appear at the bottom
Of the last page (if needed)? . . .
36. Are citations full, consistent, and
in conformity with a standard style
manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing Style
37. Word clarity . . . . . . . . . . .
38. Choice of words . . . . . . . . . .
39. Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . .
40. Word variety . . . . . . . . . . .
41. Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42. Spelling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43. Avoid: contractions . . . . . . . .
44. Avoid: weak connections
(e.g.,however). . . . . . . . . . .
45. Avoid: overused words
(e.g., basically). . . . . . . . .
46. Use active voice . . . . . . . . .
Design elements
47. Readable type . . . . . . . . . . .
48. Use highlighting features (e.g.,
bold, bulleting) when needed . . .
49. Use appropriate graphics if needed
50. Support graphics with text . . . .
51. Are screen shots clear? . . . . .
HIGH
5 4
MIDDLE
3 2
LOW TOTAL
1 0
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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.