...Reference List11 Introduction Process of Evaluation This report is the evaluation of the Gumtree website at http://www.gumtree.com.au/ The usability report represents the process of developing an evaluation instrument specifically for the evaluation of the Gumtree at http://www.gumtree.co.au/. The evaluation was directed to determine the quality of the website using the instrument that was made base on HHS guidelines. The data was collected from the website using an evaluation instrument that was developed (see document 1). HHS guidelines and WCAG 2.0 guidelines were used to create a set of criteria for the evaluation instrument (see document 1). The instrument was used to determine and describe data about: * The users of the website * Who are they? * What tasks they need to do? * The Positive and Negative of the website * What can be improved? * What can be maintained? * Is the website trustworthy and safe? * Is the website easy to navigate? * The user experience The quality of the website can be determined after assessing all the data to the criteria drawn from HCI standards and conventions. Some suggestions for improvements are also developed in this report that was based on the instrument data. Evaluation Evaluation of The Website Background Gumtree is...
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...Professor: Daniel Goldsmith, DBA Email: Daniel.Goldsmith@strayer.edu Phone: 202-744-3467 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction and overview of government contracting and its unique nature, demonstrating the differences between commercial and government contracting, with a concentration on the federal system. Based on online resources, students cover the organization of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and how to interpret relevant subject coverage. Current reforms in the acquisition field will be incorporated into the course and emerging controversies will be highlighted to provide students with an up-to-date view of the profession. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Compton, P. B. (2010). Federal acquisition: Key issues and guidance. Vienna, VA: Management Concepts, Inc. Feldman, S. W., & Keyes, W. N. (2011). Government contracts in a nutshell (5th ed.). St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters. Supplemental Resources Brown, T. L., Potoski, M., & Van Slyke, D. M. (2009). The challenge of contracting for large complex projects: A case study of the coast guard’s Deepwater program. IBM Center for the Business of Government. Retrieved from http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/deepwater_magazine_0.pdf Rendon, R. G. Critical success factors in government contract management. Retrieved from http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/19Others/Paper19-2.pdf Schwartz, M. (2009). Defense Acquisitions: How DOD Acquires Weapon...
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...communication technologies in the public work place. It implies the delivery of government services to customers, business partners, government employees, and other government agencies (Deloitte Research, 2000). Elmargamid and McIver (2001) classified E-government services into four levels; one-way information provision, bi-directional information on demand, complex transactional services to the creation of e-customer portals. Examples of these services are vast including; birth and death certificates, property taxes, vehicle taxes, income returns taxes, shop licenses and renewal, car driving licenses, traffic fine bills, personal documents, and education. The discussion of E-service quality in the public sector is even more limited. The existing body of literature on E-service quality lacks integrating the measurement of customer satisfaction with the electronic service delivery processes especially in developing countries like Egypt. It...
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...Download Times for Websites Honours Project Interim Report Mateusz Magiera BSc (Hons) Internet Software Development Submitted for the Degree of BSc in Internet Software Development 2008 - 2009 Matric No: 200702631 Project Supervisor: Prof. Katrin Hartmann Second Marker: Quentin Mair “Except where explicitly stated all work in this document is my own” Signed: Date: Abstract Long loading times of the web pages increase users’ frustration. Continually this appears to be one of the main problems of World Wide Web which users need to face every day. Delays in loading a web page cause dissatisfaction and often loss of visits and in case of e-commerce websites it means also loss of income. Although many techniques have been applied to resolve this problem it is still coming back due to a high number of Internet users. Still, the problem is a also matter to human perception and how people classify slow or fast download times. Many theories and rules have been applied trying to measure a maximum time of a website response that users can tolerate. However there are some problems associated with evaluating the effects of download delays on a website in an experimental setting like not taking into consideration what personal interests are, usefulness of the websites, etc. The paper will investigate the significant impact of perception on loading times taking also into consideration the influence of user favorable websites. In order to identify...
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...Running head: JOB EVALUATION WHOLE FOODS MARKET Job Structure for Whole Food Market Comfort Cooper DeVry University –Keller School of Management May 22, 2015 Job Evaluation for Whole Foods Market Introduction To begin the evaluation process for Whole Foods Market it is important to understand the dynamics behind the company. Whole Foods Market was founded in Austin, Texas, when four local business people decided the natural foods industry was ready for a supermarket. Whole Foods’ job structure is divided into teams and are grouped are grouped by which departments the team members work. This structure created by company is not a “happenstance” model, it is methodical because Whole Foods relies on the store, the organization, and the community it operates within to run smoothly and is profitable, which why each team member is responsible for ensuring that the operation of the teams run smoothly. Whole Foods along with many other companies want to attract and retain employees who share the same core values. The model that Whole Foods has created is one where high quality and organic products are sold, providing excellent customer service and supporting their Team Members or in layman employees happiness and growth. Whole Foods core values center around building communities and creating partnerships that last a lifetime. To analyze the jobs presented in the case study, I used the information from the job descriptions to determine the job structure for Whole Foods Market...
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...software for Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD), Software for Processing Bed Occupancy & Mortality Rate, DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-term for eradication of TB disease). Medicine Inventory Monitoring System (MIMS), Doctors Leave Accounting System and Family Welfare MIS, Malaria Monitoring Software, Software for National School Health Programme and G2G e-Office packages has been implemented at Civil Surgeons offices under e-health Net Project. This has helped in greater availability of medicines to the patients in govt. health institutes and Doctor’s availability in rural dispensaries. E-Health Net received National Silver Icon Award along with Health Care Foundation at 8th national e-Governance conference. Website of Health department has been launched. Hospitals OPD MIS, Physically Handicapped Certificate Issuing systems introduced. GOI sponsored IDSP (integrated Disease Surveillance Project) initiated at all districts. Intermediate Technologies – IT Power India Pvt. Ltd. (ITPI) is the well known private limited company in the field of renewable energy and environment management consultancy with the object of promoting sustainable development. ITPI has the widest range of expertise in both the above sectors, covering strategic planning as well as functional areas of operations including funding and financial solutions. A recent prestigious event for ITPI was the installation of the Solar Chill at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s estate clinic)...
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...Identifying and Evaluating a Website for Credibility Lori M. Rankin Chamberlain College of Nursing NR500 MSN Foundational Concepts and Application Summer 2015 Introduction Identifying and Evaluating a Website for Credibility The Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) http://www.ahrq.gov is a website that provides a plethora of information. I was able to locate this website using the Google search engine. The purpose of this website is to enhance and provide guidelines for clinicians, impacts on health care, and knowledge of where products and tools are used. This site also lists tools of improving patient care. A credible website also provides quality of journals, peer-reviewed articles and systematic reviews. I chose this data base for best practice information on current issues. Analysis The ARHQ is a website with a search engine database that is owned and published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. It provides information on evidenced-based practice, provides continuing education opportunities, explores treatment options and gives up to date information on latest news and events. ARHQ is not limited to healthcare providers but is also available to consumers and patients and is labeled for simple navigation. Additionally the website provides a link in Spanish. The website in Spanish is identical for the website in English. The category link for patients and consumers provides information such as “Questions To Ask Your Doctor...
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...exploring, discussing and collaborating. This assessment builds on your chosen topic of interest from Week 2 Activity 1 to produce a descriptive account of what you have found and what you have learned. Assessment details You will need to select a topic of interest and then research that topic online, making use of: 1. informational websites e.g. Wikipedia, Pinterest and Learnit 2. social media platforms e.g. Reddit, YouTube and Twitter. Note: These are just examples to help illustrate what informational websites and social media platforms are – you can discuss whatever sites you use in your exploration. Your task is to produce a descriptive account that includes a paragraph on each of the following: 1. Find a topic and select four (4) online sources (use a variety of sources) to help you learn about the topic 2. Write a description about how your online sources helped you learn about your topic. The information on social constructivism may assist you with this aspect of this task. Also, consider the type of information included in the website, medium (words, pictures, moving images, spoken information) and the language used. 3. Write an evaluation of the sites and platforms you explored and how and why you selected them 4. Write a conclusion stating your key learnings about the use of online resources for learning. This assessment is not a formal piece of writing, like an essay or report. You should use a writing style that is informal but informative, like the type of writing...
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...CALL Software and Website Evaluation Forms Evaluating CALL software and websites is covered in the following sections of the ICT4LT website: • Section 3.8, Module 1.4 – Evaluating CALL software • Section 6, Module 1.5 – Evaluating websites • Section 3.3, Module 2.2 – Evaluating multimedia software Evaluating software and websites for teaching and learning foreign languages is not a straightforward job. It’s quite different from evaluating printed materials. A good deal of the contents of a software package or website will not be immediately visible and will only appear if the user follows a particular route. In addition, there are factors such as screen design, user-friendliness and nature of the interaction to take into account. The first of the following forms is designed mainly for evaluating software packages that are intended to be used offline and are started from a hard disk on a stand-alone computer, from a network server, or from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. The second of the forms is designed for evaluating websites and Web pages that contain interactive materials. You may begin by asking the following questions: • Does the software/website offer anything extra that cannot be done in more traditional ways, e.g. with pencil and paper or chalk and talk? • Do you intend to use the software/website for whole-class teaching, e.g. using a computer plus projector and wall screen / interactive whiteboard? • Do you intend to use the software/website in a computer lab...
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...Websites evaluation Conducted for London Business School Contents Contents...............................................................................................................................2 Executive summary .............................................................................................................3 Site one:................................................................................................................................3 Introduction..........................................................................................................................3 Competitive analysis.............................................................................................................5 Detailed findings:.................................................................................................................6 Company/product information....................................................................................6 Registration option.......................................................................................................7 Performance/navigation..............................................................................................8 Community...................................................................................................................8 Aesthetic/Consistency....................................................................
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...also shows the performance indicator and also shows how prestigious the University is. Through Webometrics, prospects can see the ranking of a University either regionally or internationally based on their rating, and the rating and ranking are updated periodically. Many Universities adopted this rating and ranking system on their own website as their marketing strategy to show that they are better than competitor Universities and the use of Webometrics can be analysed as it displays the University's prestige. This paper will discuss the us of Webometrics as marketing strategy by improving the University's rating and ranking in Webometrics. keyword(s): Webometrics, University rating, marketing strategy, web impact. WEBOMETRICS RANKING AND RATING IMPROVEMENT Webometrics Rating and Ranking Improvement as a Marketing Strategy 3 Over the past few decades, internet grows wider, information gathering has been made simple. People could access information from anywhere and any time. As there have been a rapid growth in the use of websites to relay information, more and more people shared their insights to others by posting their knowledge into a website, thus we can find more than countable sources for a single subject. But, we should never forget the impact of advertising using internet. Many companies and...
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...TCHE2079 – Tertiary Teaching and Learning This model is from a different subject, but the process of evaluation is the same. Evaluating a Source 1. Refer to the most important source (book/article/webpage) you used in your Synthesis Essay. Respond to the topics and questions below and evaluate the source. Source: Davies M 2009, „Computer assisted argument mapping: a rationale approach‟, Higher Education, vol. 58, no. 6, pp. 799-820. Full citation of the source, according to RMIT referencing guide for “Reference Lists” Topic Evaluation Authority (50 words) Is that author an expert? What evidence is there to support this? Martin Davies is an expert in this field. I Googled his name and found that he has 2 doctorates and is presently a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education in the Teaching and Learning Unit and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Economics at Melbourne University. His page on the Melb. Uni. website lists all his publications (about 70), many of which are concerned with critical thinking in tertiary learning. Validity & Accuracy (50 words) How do you know the information is accurate? Is it from a valid source, e.g. an educational institution? Find out if it is peer reviewed or been passed by an editorial panel, eg is it in a refereed journal? His article includes an appendix in which he has placed all the data from the quantitative study he conducted. Though I can‟t be sure that this data were analysed correctly...
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...commodities, organic foods, availability of international foods, widening choice in New World wines, development and effects of concept cuisines, trends in airline catering, role of skilled workers and their influence on quality, entrepreneurial skills, elite establishments, branded food businesses, design Contemporary influences: key contemporary personalities; role; effectiveness; regional/national/international; potential key influences; political; economic; social; technological considerations; wisdom and fallacies of food choice; vision and leadership Relationship between food and drink: construction of menus and dishes; changes in balance between food and wine; other alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages; changing nature of dining; service development; modern restaurant concepts; increased diversity; future development of trends https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5649485182751853952#editor/target=post;postID=2661787398353896545\ LO2 Be able to use food preparation and cooking knowledge and skills to prepare a range of gastronomic dishes in a professional, safe and hygienic manner Preparation: time planning; food orders; selecting and using appropriate equipment, commodities and methods; food hygiene and safety Cooking: methods; processes; timing; quality; selecting and using appropriate equipment Professional: attitude; high standard of personal appearance including proper uniform; good hygienic practices; attentiveness; body language; attention to detail; treating colleagues...
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...Introduction The following assignment is aimed at creating a comprehensive marketing plan for a company called The Glass Company. The company has been producing glassware at in Canada since 1980. The manufacturing plant of the company in the United States is specifically designed to produce glassware for the North American market. The company offers high end glassware including drinking glasses and plates for both individual and corporate clients, emphasizing quality on luxury products. Executive Summary The Glass Company is one of leading companies at the luxury segment of glassware in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s positioning strategy is based on emphasizing exceptional quality of its products, while the prices for glassware products are the highest among comparable items. The narrowness of the existing target market and the willingness of future expansion to other segments of the glassware market, as well as economic pressures determine the need for a comprehensive re-assessment of the company’s goals for the future. This new 5-year strategic plan focuses on including one more target groups, extending the product line to meet the needs of middle-class consumers, and concentrating on improving the promotion strategy. Successful implementation of the plan will have a positive influence on profitability of the business, and, therefore, shareholders’ return, and return on investments. Environmental Analysis Competitive forces. Glassware products are available...
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...Paid Website Usability Testers Kazi Ziaul Islam Strayer University Human Computer Interaction CIS375 Prof. Kourosh Samia December 8, 2014 Paid Website Usability Testers Two attributes determine if a website is useful and they are usability and utility. Utility is whether or not the website provides the required information or features. Whereas, “usability is a quality attribute that assesses how easy user interfaces are to use.” (Nielsen, 2012, para. 1) You cannot have one without the other. Suppose your site is brimming to the top with lots of information and has all the bells and whistles, but if the Interface design (ID) is poor and as a result the User Experience (UX) suffers then no one is ever going to spend the time and effort to discover those great features. This is the main reason why companies must perform usability evaluation. Although the heuristic evaluation method may take less time and is usually less expensive, the “heuristic evaluators could not play the role of real users and could not predict actual problems users might face while interacting with the sites” (Hasan, Morris, & Proberts, 2012, p. 726) User Testing is essential prior to going live in a production environment and can done on a budget. Katie Sherwin of the Nielsen Norman Group reiterates that “testing doesn’t have to be expensive and by testing with just 5 users, you can uncover 85% of the issues.” (Sherwin, 2014, para. 8) After all it is an iterative process and the law...
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