Evaluation Criteria
Although it is not required, we advise you to study this criteria
thoroughly as it contains valuable information you need to
familiarize yourself with the working and requirements for this
award. It will provide you with a good understanding of what
type of evaluation your site will be subjected to. |
Briefing:
This is a graphic orientated award program which means that
in order to achieve a high mark your site must have an
attractive appearance. Even if your website loads quickly, has
a good layout with easy to use navigation and well written
content it will in all probability fail to score enough points if it
has poor graphics. If you believe your website falls into this
category then maybe this award program is not for you.
Your sites theme is not part of the criteria as I believe it is
unfair to allow my personal interests to influence my affinity
with the website. I try to stay as impartial as possible. |
Scoring:
Your website will be evaluated in 5 sections, Graphics, Layout, Navigation, Content, and Load Time. Each section has
a certain amount of points allocated to it which when added
together give a 100 point total. |
Section 1: Graphics:
This section contains 40 points made up of 8 sub-sections each
worth 5 points. It carries the most amount of weight and is
designed to test the quality of the sites graphics. I will be
evaluating the clarity, consistency, identity, colour,
professionalism, integration, innovation and emotional
impression. |
Section 2: Layout:
This section contains 15 points made up of 5 sub-sections each
worth 3 points. It will test the effectiveness of the websites
layout. I will be evaluating the resolution requirements,
complexity, consistency, usability and use of borders, rules,
dividers. |
Section 3: Navigation:
This section contains 25 points made up of 5 sub-sections each
worth 5 points. It is aimed to test the ability of the sites
navigation. I will be evaluating the consistency, innovation,
linkage, usability and presentation. |
Section 4: Content:
This section contains 10 points made up of 5 sub-sections each
worth 2 points. It is designed to test the content of the site. I
will be evaluating the clarity, font usage, readability, duplication
and grammar, spelling, punctuation. |
Section 5: Load time:
This section contains 10 points made up of 5 sub-sections each
worth 2 points. It will test various loading aspects of the site.
I will be evaluating the site load time, page speed, kb / time
ratio, interactivity times and image compression. |
Notice:
Awards are valid at the time of their presentation only, and are
based on the criteria set forth at that time. Shasta's Shack will not
be held responsible for subsequent changes to a site and
reserve the right to modify criteria after giving two (2) weeks
prior notice, for the purposes of improving the standard, ethics
& integrity of the Nodus Award.
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