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Researching and Writing Resource Evaluations for New Horizons Un-Limited

Researching a website or resource
1. Research the following pages or topics on a website or resource for evaluation.
a) Index -main page.
b) About us.
c) Purpose - mission.
d) What's new.
e) News items or calendar of events, newsletter or on-line news page.
f) Programs, services, etc.
g) List of products.
h) Resource lists.
i) Address, Telephone, FAX, TTY, E-mail address.


Writing a Resource Evaluation - include the following:

1. General Information About the Resource.

a) URL ( we will include this as a link)
b) Name of organization, resource, website, book etc.
c) Type of organization, resource, or website.
d) Scope: state, national, local, international, country.
e) Sponsor - does sponsor need evaluation?
f) Who does the resource serve? Individuals, parents, family, caregivers, professionals.
g) Agenda: political, educational, non-profit, company.
h) E-mail address (we will include this as a link)
i) Contact information: Address, phone, fax, TTY.
j) Main topic.


2. Resource or Website provides:

a) Information, programs, services, or products on what topics.
b) Using index, list some of the main sections.
c) Unique Programs.
d) Lists Additional Resources on topic?


3. Membership

a) Who is eligible to join or be served and how does one join?

4. News

a) Does the site list news/events?
b) Newsletter? - can one subscribe on-line? Is it free or is there a charge.


5. Web Presence

a) Easy to access?
b) Extensive, specific, or how it applies to people with disabilities?
c) Exciting, comforting, educational, etc. or describe site?


For examples, see resources at: Community and Internet Resources: Community: Support Groups and Disability Specific Organizations

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