Web Site URL: http://www.azarted.org/

Visual Clarity [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is each screen clearly identified with and informative title or description?		X
Is important information highlighted on the screen?		X
When the user enters information on the screen, it is clear:	-	-	-	-
Where the information should be entered?	N/A
In what format it should be entered?	N/A
Are different types of information clearly separated from each other on the screen?		X
Are bright or light colours displayed on a dark background, and vice versa?		X
Is the information on the screen easy to see and read?		X
Do the screens appear uncluttered?	X
Overall Evaluation		X

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Not a clear heading on each page, but page function can sometimes be discerned from page content
Some information is highlighted on the screen, assumably because it is more important than surrounding text. These fields are cluttered, hard to read due to neon colouring, and in some instances are tiled close to each other or over other text.
There are no pages for users to enter data so this part was unassessable
Types of information:
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Colour use is poor. On the index page (http://www.azarted.org/), the visited link colour is the same as the blue background, making it impossible to see links once they??ve been clicked on, or hard to read over background images. On the main page (http://www.azarted.org/pages/home.htm) visited link colour is bright green on sky blue, light blue or light orange (is that orange?) and very hard to read.

Compatibility [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are colours assigned according to conventional associations where these are important?	X
Where abbreviations, acronyms , codes and other alphanumeric information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?		X
do they follow conventions where these exist			X
Where icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?			X
do they follow conventions where these exist?	X
Where jargon and terminology is used within the system, is it familiar to the user?			X
Are established conventions followed for the format in which particular types of information are displayed?	X
Is information presented in a way which fits the users view of the task?	X
Does the sequence of activities required to complete a task follow that the user would expect?		X
Does the system work in the way the user thinks it should work?		X
Overall Evaluation		X

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Colours used are erratic and unconventional, showing a preference for fluorescent and brighter colours with light text, rather than conventional highlighting colours and dark text.
Abbreviations were not always clear, but their meaning could usually be discerned through page content. However, they follow a standardised format of one capital letter per major word.
Graphics, though not visually pleasing, are easily understood. However, the use of colour does not follow standard conventions. Not all images are working.
Most jargon and terminology is easy to understand, with nothing overly complex thrown in to confuse the user
All your base are belong to us.
Information is thrown randomly together or sorted in a manner that is confusing at best. Rather than from left to right across the page, and then down to the next piece of information, the user has to scan up and down, left to right across the page in a seemingly random pattern. Important information is not always easy to read or is cluttered about with other pieces of information.
Some information is hard to find, with the user needing to navigate almost randomly through the pages in order to find it (i.e. classes). The purpose of the Arizona Art Education Association is not even clearly defined anywhere within the pages.
Many of the links do not point to information that seems to be appropriate to the link name. This is confusing to the user and not fitting with what the user expects.

Explicitness [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is it clear what stage the system has reached in a task?		X
Is it clear what the user need to do in order to complete a task?		X
Where the user is presented with a menu is it clear what each option means?		X
Is it clear what part of the system the user is in?	X
Overall Evaluation		X

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Links are not always clear what they are pointing to, or once navigated to it is not clear that it is where they were supposed to link to. The majority of links do not function at all, returning a "page not found" error
Navigation through the pages to important information or necessary steps is not clear. The user is not only unsure of who/what Arizona Art Education Association (AAEA) is, but also what services they provide. Where are user is to provide information to AAEA, it is in the form of a badly laid-out print-out form
What you say?
Menus are not always clear, using non-specified abbreviations, changing with each website, or not always navigating to a page which appears to fit with the link name
Navigation is confusing, often leaving the user wondering what link they came from to get to each page and where they can go to find further information

Consistency [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are different colours used consistently throughout the system?	X
Are abbreviations, acronyms, codes and other alphanumeric information used consistently throughout the system?				X
Are icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information used consistently throughout the system?	X
Is the same type of information (e.g. instruction, menus, messages, titles) displayed:	-	-	-	-
in the same location on the screen?	X
In the same layout?		X
Is the method of entering information consistent throughout the system?	N/A
Is the method of selecting options consistent throughout the system?	N/A
Are there standard procedures for carrying out similar, related operations?	N/A
Is the way the system responds to a particular user action consistent at all times?	N/A
Overall Evaluation		X

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Highlighting of text and link colours/visited link colours vary from page to page
Highlighting of important text is different on every page
Menu appears in the same place on every screen and in the same general layout, but the menu content varies from page to page. Each link menu contains different links from the previous one
No information entering capabilities
For great justice.
No tasks to be carried out by user
No actions to be carried out by user other than simple link navigation

Appropriate Functionality and Information Feedback [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is the way the information is presented appropriate for the tasks?		X
Does each screen contain all the information which the user feels is relevant to the task?	X
Are users provided with all the options which they feel is necessary at any particular stage in a task?	N/A
Is the system feedback appropriate for the task?	N/A
Are the instructions and messages displayed on the screen concise and positive?	N/A
Are the messages displayed relevant?	N/A
Do instructions and prompts clearly indicate what to do?	N/A
Is it clear what the user needs to do in order to take a particular action?	N/A
Is it clear what shortcuts, if any, are possible?	N/A
Does the system clearly inform the user of any delay, making it clear that the users input or request is being processed?	N/A
Is it clear to a user what should be done to correct an error?	N/A
Overall Evaluation		X

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There isn't any forms or fields for the user to fill out, making most of this section Not Applicable to analysis
Information is presented in a form that is readable, though not user-friendly or visually functional
Much information seems to be missing from pages. User is left to find out the information themselves, without clear instruction as to where to find it. Information is often not found on pages that supposedly contain it.
There is no system feedback to the user at all.
There are no user actions to carry out
There are no forms to fill out, no actions to carry out, and no feedback, hence no errors and ways in which to correct them

Web Site URL: http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/

Visual Clarity [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is each screen clearly identified with and informative title or description?				X
Is important information highlighted on the screen?		X
When the user enters information on the screen, it is clear:	-	-	-	-
Where the information should be entered?	N/A
In what format it should be entered?	N/A
Are different types of information clearly separated from each other on the screen?				X
Are bright or light colours displayed on a dark background, and vice versa?				X
Is the information on the screen easy to see and read?				X
Do the screens appear uncluttered?				X
Overall Evaluation				X

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Pages are clearly labelled
Not all important information is clearly highlighted
No information entering on website
Information sets are clearly delineated
Colours meet standards (dark text on light backgrounds)
Information is well laid-out and easy to read
Screens are uncluttered with information and headers well set out and separated

Compatibility [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are colours assigned according to conventional associations where these are important?			X
Where abbreviations, acronyms , codes and other alphanumeric information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?			X
do they follow conventions where these exist				X
Where icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?			X
do they follow conventions where these exist?			X
Where jargon and terminology is used within the system, is it familiar to the user?			X
Are established conventions followed for the format in which particular types of information are displayed?			X
Is information presented in a way which fits the users view of the task?			X
Does the sequence of activities required to complete a task follow that the user would expect?			X
Does the system work in the way the user thinks it should work?			X
Overall Evaluation			X

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Colours are usually assigned in an appropriate manner
Abbreviations are usually clear but not always defined. Follow conventions of one capital letter per major word.
Jargon and terminology is usually clear and easy to understand
Information is displayed in an appropriate manner
Task completion follows an expected path
System works appropriate to user??s expectations

Explicitness [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is it clear what stage the system has reached in a task?			X
Is it clear what the user need to do in order to complete a task?			X
Where the user is presented with a menu is it clear what each option means?				X
Is it clear what part of the system the user is in?				X
Overall Evaluation				X

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Task completion is not always clearly laid-out, but usually meets user requirements
Menus are well-presented, laid out and it is clear what the menu options refer to
User is always informed of where they are in the system with a simple navigational bar (eg ITEE home >> About ITEE >> Newsgroups)

Consistency [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are different colours used consistently throughout the system?				X
Are abbreviations, acronyms, codes and other alphanumeric information used consistently throughout the system?				X
Are icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information used consistently throughout the system?				X
Is the same type of information (e.g. instruction, menus, messages, titles) displayed:	-	-	-	-
in the same location on the screen?				X
in the same layout?				X
Is the method of entering information consistent throughout the system?			X
Is the method of selecting options consistent throughout the system?				X
Are there standard procedures for carrying out similar, related operations?			X
Is the way the system responds to a particular user action consistent at all times?			X
Overall Evaluation				X

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Colours are used with complete consistency throughout the site
Abbreviations throughout the system remain consistent
Graphics are easy to understand and appropriate
Information follows same layout formatting throughout site
Information entering is consistent (usually user-entered text)
Option selection is consistent (select-buttons or links)
Most operations have similar steps to complete
System responds consistently to the user

Appropriate Functionality and Information Feedback [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is the way the information is presented appropriate for the tasks?			X
Does each screen contain all the information which the user feels is relevant to the task?			X
Are users provided with all the options which they feel is necessary at any particular stage in a task?		X
Is the system feedback appropriate for the task?			X
Are the instructions and messages displayed on the screen concise and positive?			X
Are the messages displayed relevant?			X
Do instructions and prompts clearly indicate what to do?			X
Is it clear what the user needs to do in order to take a particular action?			X
Is it clear what shortcuts, if any, are possible?	N/A
Does the system clearly inform the user of any delay, making it clear that the users input or request is being processed?		X
Is it clear to a user what should be done to correct an error?		X
Overall Evaluation			X

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Information is usually relevant to task, sometimes it can be confusing
Occasionally task information appears to be missing, but usually it is clear and relevant
At some stages in tasks, users are not presented with enough choices for information submission or task completion.
System feedback is usually appropriate, relevant and clear
Instructions are usually clear and give an indication of what is required
No shortcuts found or mentioned
System does not always clearly inform of delay, particularly in submission of files
Errors are not always clear, nor is the method whereby to fix them

Web Site URL: http://telstra.com/index.jsp

Visual Clarity [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is each screen clearly identified with and informative title or description?				X
Is important information highlighted on the screen?		X
When the user enters information on the screen, it is clear:	-	-	-	-
Where the information should be entered?				X
In what format it should be entered?				X
Are different types of information clearly separated from each other on the screen?			X
Are bright or light colours displayed on a dark background, and vice versa?				X
Is the information on the screen easy to see and read?			X
Do the screens appear uncluttered?		X
Overall Evaluation			X

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Screens are clearly identified with a page title
Important information isn't always clearly identified, sometimes being grouped with other less relevant information
Forms are clear in what information is required, and how to input it
Some pages are a little cluttered, but information is separated by clear headings
Colours are well balanced, with darker text being used on lighter backgrounds
Some information sets are a little cluttered and hard to discern from each other, but a separated by individual headers
Individual information pages are uncluttered, however navigational/link pages appear to be over-stacked with information

Compatibility [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are colours assigned according to conventional associations where these are important?			X
Where abbreviations, acronyms , codes and other alphanumeric information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?				X
do they follow conventions where these exist				X
Where icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information are displayed:	-	-	-	-
are they easy to recognize and understand?				X
do they follow conventions where these exist?			X
Where jargon and terminology is used within the system, is it familiar to the user?				X
Are established conventions followed for the format in which particular types of information are displayed?			X
Is information presented in a way which fits the users view of the task?			X
Does the sequence of activities required to complete a task follow that the user would expect?			X
Does the system work in the way the user thinks it should work?			X
Overall Evaluation			X

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Colours are usually appropriate, with more important information/links highlighted in associated colours
Abbreviations are either easy to recognise, or explained. Abbreviations follow conventions
Jargon or terminology, if not readily understandable, is explained in layman's terms
Information is usually displayed in an appropriate and functional manner
Most tasks are easy to complete and follow an expected format
System functions appropriately in most instances

Explicitness [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is it clear what stage the system has reached in a task?			X
Is it clear what the user need to do in order to complete a task?			X
Where the user is presented with a menu is it clear what each option means?			X
Is it clear what part of the system the user is in?			X
Overall Evaluation			X

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It is clear what a user has already completed, but not always how many steps or what further steps there are to complete
Most options in menus are explained or clarified for the user
During site navigation, it is usually clear where in the site the user is. Sometimes it is difficult to discern where the user has navigated to as the link names do not always match the page header

Consistency [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Are different colours used consistently throughout the system?				X
Are abbreviations, acronyms, codes and other alphanumeric information used consistently throughout the system?				X
Are icons, symbols, graphical representations and other pictorial information used consistently throughout the system?				X
Is the same type of information (e.g. instruction, menus, messages, titles) displayed:	-	-	-	-
in the same location on the screen?			X
in the same layout?			X
Is the method of entering information consistent throughout the system?			X
Is the method of selecting options consistent throughout the system?			X
Are there standard procedures for carrying out similar, related operations?			X
Is the way the system responds to a particular user action consistent at all times?				X
Overall Evaluation			X

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Colour use is consistent throughout all pages
Abbreviations are unvaried throughout site
Icons are consistent
Menus, when present, are in same place and layout on every page
Some information entering is user-entered text, other information is choosing from drop-down boxes or radio buttons
Option selection is usually consistent – drop-down boxes or radio buttons
Forms are usually consistent, with information input being similar to other forms
System responds in an expected and consistent manner to user input

Appropriate Functionality and Information Feedback [10 point]	Never	Some of the time	Most of the time	Always
Is the way the information is presented appropriate for the tasks?			X
Does each screen contain all the information which the user feels is relevant to the task?			X
Are users provided with all the options which they feel is necessary at any particular stage in a task?			X
Is the system feedback appropriate for the task?				X
Are the instructions and messages displayed on the screen concise and positive?			X
Are the messages displayed relevant?			X
Do instructions and prompts clearly indicate what to do?			X
Is it clear what the user needs to do in order to take a particular action?			X
Is it clear what shortcuts, if any, are possible?	N/A
Does the system clearly inform the user of any delay, making it clear that the users input or request is being processed?			X
Is it clear to a user what should be done to correct an error?				X
Overall Evaluation			X

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In some instances, the user is required to navigate to different pages in order to find information pertaining to the task being carried out
System feedback is relevant and clear
System requests are clear
No reference to shortcuts found
System delays are explained
Error messages are clear and explicit

StudentID		XXXXXXXX
FamilyName		Herdy
GivenNames		Samantha
Azart: Visual Clarity		9
Comments		Thorough and consistent evaluation but more detail required in comments.
Azart: Compatibility		10
Comments		Thorough detailed and consistent evaluation with critical supporting comments according to the criteria.
Azart: Explicitness		10
Comments		Thorough detailed and consistent evaluation with critical supporting comments according to the criteria.
Azart: Consistancy		8
Comments		Reasonable evaluation but some comments are inconsistent with the selections.
Azart: Funct/Fback		8
Comments		Reasonable evaluation but some comments are inconsistent with the selections.
ITEE: Visual Clarity		9
Comments		Thorough and consistent evaluation but more detail required in comments.
ITEE: Compatibility		7
Comments		Good evaluation but some criteria not addressed with detail.
ITEE: Explicitness		7
Comments		Good evaluation but some criteria not addressed with detail.
ITEE: Consistancy		8
Comments		Reasonable evaluation but some comments are inconsistent with the selections.
ITEE: Funct/Fback		8
Comments		Reasonable evaluation but some comments are inconsistent with the selections.
Telstra: Visual Clarity		9
Comments		Thorough and consistent evaluation but more detail required in comments.
Telstra: Compatibility		7
Comments		Good evaluation but some criteria not addressed with detail.
Telstra: Explicitness		10
Comments		Thorough detailed and consistent evaluation with critical supporting comments according to the criteria.
Telstra: Consistancy		9
Comments		Thorough and consistent evaluation but more detail required in comments.
Telstra: Funct/Fback		7
Comments		Good evaluation but some criteria not addressed with detail.
Total (Out of 15 marks)		12.6

Web Site URL: http://www.azarted.org/

Web Site URL: http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/

Web Site URL: http://telstra.com/index.jsp

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