Information Acquisition--Werkheiser

http://www.askjeeves.com/

TEK 5(c) The student is expected to use on-line help and other documentation.

Authority--2
Using the contact button at the bottom of the page, students can access information about ask.com as well as contact people who work for the organization.
Affiliation--2
This site is sponsored by ask.com, which is a corporate company. It does not list an affiliation with a larger institution.
Purpose--4
The purpose is clearly stated. This web site is aimed at helping students find information using the internet to search.
Objectivity--4
There is no advertising on the home page at all. It does not present bias.
Content--4
The site is well organized. It allows students to narrow or expand a search after the inital question is asked. It also prompts students with possible questions as they are asking their initial question. This helps when students do not know how to phrase their question.
Learning Process--4
The site returns many search results as well as allows students to refine or expand searches. This will demand that the student critically evaluate possible sources and refine their question to find the information needed.
Audience--4
The site is easy for students to navigate. It uses language that students can understand.
Currency--4
The site is updated daily.
Design--4
The home page is designed cleanly and allows for minimal distractions. The page loads easily.
Subsequent pages with possible information links is also easily searched and navigated.