The website evaluated is CNN (http://www.cnn.com). The evaluator gave the initial impact of the site a score of 4 out of 5, noting that while there is a lot on the homepage it flows well. The site owner is CNN and it is a news website providing US and world news as well as entertainment and weather. The intended audience is those interested in US and world news and weather updates. Overall the evaluator gave the site a final score of 4 out of 5 and felt it was well put together with easy navigation, good visuals, and accurate information.

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Information
Site name: CNN
URL: http://www.cnn.com
Evaluated by: Ashlee Hoskin
First Impression: [1 poor --- 5 excellent]: 4
Initial Impact of Page:
__Simple _x_Overwhelming ______Underwhelming
_x_Chaotic _____Attractive _____Ugly
General Comments:
I think the site itself is put together well. There is a lot at first glance, so it can be a little
overwhelming. But I think it flows well.
Identity:
Based solely on information presented, identify site owner and describe general type of
site:
The site owner is CNN and the type of website is a news site.
Purpose
Based upon quick inspection, identify the basic points of the site. What basic functions
would it likely provide?
The basic points are US and world news, as well as entertainment and weather
news.

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Audience
Based upon quick inspection, consider who the audience for the site would be:
The audience would be those in interest in US and world news, as well as those who
may be interested in things like weather. With this website, you can get it all in one.
GENERAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Site Structure
Is a site map provided?
_x_ Yes
__ No
Are there any broken links to external sites or internal pages?
___ Yes
_x_ No
If yes, are they broken links
___ Yes
___ No
___ Both
What is the maximum page depth in the site (clicks from the home page)?
4
Are there clear entrance and exit pages to the site?
_x_ Yes
___ No
___ describe if so:

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Visuals and Layout
Describe the visuals used in the site: There are a lot of images, flash, javascript and
videos used on the website.
Do you like the visuals?
_x_ Yes
___ No
Why or why not?
Visuals always help a website to look attractive. The thing I like about it is, because I’m
the accessibility, my father has a magnifier on his computer, and I could use it on the site.
The visuals can be used by those suffering from visual impairments.
How is the screen contrast [(poor) 1–5 (excellent)]? 5
If poor, describe why:
Describe text size
__ Too small
_x_ Just right
__ Too large
Resize the browser very large or very small.
Does the layout still work?
_x_ Yes
__ No
Do the text or images scale with the window size?
__ Yes
_x_ No
Is the layout width static (stays the same size) or does it grow with the screen size?
_x_ Static
__ Stretchable

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If the site has a static width, does the page fit or is there rightward scrolling at:
800 x 600?
__ Fits
_x_ Scrolls right
1024 x 768 and greater?
_x_ Fits
__ Scrolls right
With respect to vertical screen size, does the primary navigation fit on screen at:
800 x 600?
__ Fits
_x_ Scrolls off
1024 x 768 and greater?
_x_ Fits
__ Scrolls off
Do pages print correctly as is, or is a special print feature provided?
_x_ Prints correctly without special print page
__ Prints correctly with special print page
__ Doesn’t print correctly
What kinds of images are used in the site?
__ GIF
_x_ JPEG
__ PNG
__ Other
Are the images optimized properly? (e.g., small file size, safe colors)?
_x_ Yes
__ No
Are there image execution problems (e.g., color matching, seems showing in
background tiles, etc.)?

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__ Yes
_x_ No
Describe: ____________________________________
Is ALT text used for images?
__ Yes
_x_ No
__ Partially
Is the site usable without images on?
_x_ Yes
__ No
__ Partially
General Content
Does content appear accurate and truthful?
_x_ Yes
__ No
If no, describe what suggests this belief:
_______________________________________________________________________
Are there obvious misspellings in the site?
__ Yes
_x_ No
Are there obvious grammar or usage errors in the site?
__ Yes
_x_ No
If yes, describe these errors: (e.g., fragments, run-ons, heavy use of acronyms without
explanation)
_______________________________________________________________________
Describe the tone of content in the site (e.g., playful, business like, serious, humorous)
_______________________________________________________________________

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Is content updated on the site?
_x_ Yes
__ No
How do you know the content is updated?
The website has date markers on its stories and images
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
Browser Support
Does the site work in different browsers? List the browsers you use to test and its
versions:
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Page loading time
__ slow (over 20 seconds)
_x_ fast
Navigation
Primary Navigation (select one or more):
_x_ Top
__ Bottom
__ Left
__ Right
Does the site use assistance links (breadcrumbs)?
_x_ Yes
__ No
Consistency of navigation placement: [ 1 (random)–5 (very stable) ]: 5
_______________________________________________________________________
Comments on navigation placement:
The top navigation bar is always visible.
Does navigation in the site rely on the back button?
__ Yes
_x_ No

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Is a “back-to-top” button used on longer pages which require the user to scroll?
__ Yes
_x_ No
Search
Does site have an internal search system?
_x_ Yes
__ No
If no, should one be included?
__ Yes
__ No
Why?
_______________________________________________________________________
Use of multimedia elements on the page:
THE FINAL SCORE
Final Score—[ (Dislike) 1–5 (Like a lot) ]: 4
Evaluation Summary:
The site it put together well. The navigation is easy, there are good visuals and
information is accurate. I like that the news site goes beyond just news. They include
things like entertainment, weather and even health.
Suggestions for Improvement:
Overall, the site is good but there is some clutter. I think maybe some space around
stories and links would be helpful.

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