Author Checklist

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

Audience and Purpose

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

Quality

• There are no typographical or spelling errors.
• The factual information or content of the activity is accurate and complete.
• The activity appears to be complete (for example, no missing files).
• There is sufficient information to make the site worth visiting.
• The concepts and principles are appropriately presented without confusing or missing information.
• Activity title is brief but informative.
• The activity will motivate faculty to read and use the site.
• The information included in this activity is current.
• Directions are clear and easy to follow.
• Examples span an appropriate range of content (from simple to higher order thinking).
• The activity supports 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.
• The content of external linked sites from this activity are worthwhile and appropriate for the audience's needs/purposes.
• Internal and external links are working properly (no dead ends, no incorrect links, etc.)