Internet Evaluation Form
Evaluated By: Jennifer Orr

URL: http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/cgi-bin/translate?

News

I. Authority/Credibility: Excellent

Identify who runs the site. (Person, institution, business, agency, political party, etc.)

AltaVista and Systran run the site.

List the author’s name and email address.

There is no listing for the author’s name.

What sort of credentials does the author have with regard to the topic of the site (is it a professor, professional, or just someone with interest in the subject matter)?

Unfortunately, I was unable to find any type of credentials. . . . neither good nor bad.

What is the author’s/groups affiliation and does it appear to bias the information?

No, there appears to be no bias within this site.

What is the purpose of the web site? (To provide information, sell something, campaigning, etc.)

The site provides information in the shape of different languages.

What personal information is required in order to receive information? ( Is the personal information optional? Password needed?) Does the information requirement make you hesitate in joining?

No personal information is required.

Write a one paragraph summary discussing the credibility of the site.

I am unable to give an accurate summary of the credibility due to the lack of information given about the authors. However, when translating, everything seems correct, so the correctness of the translation is not an issue.

II. Content ________ Rating for this section---30 points

Describe the content of the site.

The only content that this site contains is the option to translate to a different language.

Does the web site contain accurate, reliable information? Explain.

Upon checking the translation, everything was correct and accurate.

Is the content fact or opinion?

The content is definitely factual.

Are there references cited to substantiate information provided?

There are no references for this page.

Are there grammar or spelling errors?

There are no errors.

When was it last updated? How often is it updated?

It does not give such information, but by speculation, I would say that it does not need to be updated.

Write a one paragraph summary discussing the content of the site and the quality of the information.

There is not much to say about the content since it is only a program. But the service it provides is phenomenal, and it is sure to be a useful tool in research abroad on the Internet. For many of us, this program is a must-have.

III. Design and Navigation ___5___ Rating for this section---5 points

Is the page well-designed?

Yes, the page is well-designed.

Is it easy to find the material referenced on the page?

Yes, it is. All one has to do is type the URL in the space provided, and the material appears in translated form.

Is it easy to move around the web site and retrieve material?

Even though there is very little movement in this site, it is very easy.

Do the links from the page work?

Yes, the links work, unless the other web site.

What is your overall impression of this site?

Though it is not unique in design, this web site is a great program to have handy.

Write a one paragraph summary discussing the layout and your ability to extract the material

.Everything is easy to do in this site. All the secondary links that are listed work, and the translation does as well. All of the characteristics of a great web site are in this one.