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CRITERION
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DESCRIPTION
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ATTRIBUTES
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Timeliness
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The importance of including date(s) in order to
be able to discern the most current data
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- Date site inaugurated
- Date site last updated
- Frequency of updating
- Date of partial update
- Accessibility of archived/updated version
- Clear identification of new or changed information
(e.g. use of an icon)
- Inclusion of most recent references
- Additional links/references to developing news/information
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Navigation
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Organization of information, ease of
maneuvering within a site and link logic |
- Logic display of links
- Logic display of information
- Logic connection between icons
- Aesthetic
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Links
Creation
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The connectivity between sites |
- Presence of working links
to documentation both within and outside the site
- Existence of a link to an external search engine
or database
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Outsider
Quality Rating
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Award or seal of approval conferred by
outside reviewer groups |
- HON Seal of Approval
- Bobby's Seal of Approval
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Search
capability
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The presence of a search engine within
a site |
- Availability of an index
or search engine within the site.
- Display of search logic if applicable
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Mailbox
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The interactive capabilities between
the user(s) and the site administrators |
- On site availability of
a functioning electronic feedback mechanism between the user(s) and
site administrator(s) or between users.
- Inclusion of credentials of the Web site developer(s)
during online exchange of herbal information
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