Author Checklist

"How do I know if I'm done?" You can use these statements and questions as a checklist to guide the self-review and determine the readiness of your module for expert review.

Audience and Purpose

• At first glance the user is able to quickly determine the basic content of the site.
• The purpose of the module is clear and its objectives are clearly presented.
• The module design addresses the instructional need.
• It is clear what faculty learn from the modules.
• At first glance the user is able to determine the intended audience of the site.
• The content is easy to understand and appropriate for the faculty and graduate students

Quality

• There are no typographical or spelling errors.
• The factual information or content of the module is accurate and complete.
• The module appears to be complete (no ¡§empty page¡¨ or dead ends, for example).
• There is sufficient information to make the module worth visiting.
• The concepts and principles are appropriately presented without confusing or missing information.
• The content is well organized within the menu structure so that information is easy to find.
• Page names are brief but informative.
• The format: What, Why, and How page titles are used consistently with the rest of the site.
• The module will motivate faculty to read and use the site.
• The information at this module is current.

Examples

• Directions for examples are clear and easy to follow.
• The examples span an appropriate range of content (from simple to higher order thinking).
• The examples support the objectives of the module.

Supportive information

• Each graphic or linked file serves a clear purpose. (support content, quality, appeal)
• The references and links for this module are credible.
• Module is well referenced
• Includes landmark papers
• No unsupported claims
• Information from personal experienced labeled as such
• The links to other pages within the Starting Point site are helpful and appropriate.
• The content of external linked sites from this module are worthwhile and appropriate to the audience needs/purposes.
• Internal and external links are working properly (no dead ends, no incorrect links, etc.)