Evaluating Digital Portfolios

Gregory P. Baird Gpbaird.com	Strong	Could improve	Comments
Are the website’s goals clear? Does the website help readers to understand that this site is about the writer’s journey of studying professional & digital communication?	I believe that Gregory’s page is well put together, have his goals outlined as well as a great background of himself.
Does the website’s tone and organization match the expectations & attitudes an SU classmate-reader might have toward a colleague showcasing their work in a digital portfolio?	The tone of this portfolio is very professional. Definitely meets the intent he was going for.
Does the website's organization strategy help readers quickly find what they are looking for? Key points: -the website should help readers “reach their destination” rapidly -organization should match the reader’s intuitive strategy for finding info -the website should quickly and easily show where to find answers to the questions readers are likely to have -the website should have few “clicks” for readers to travel from the homepage to info they want	When utilizing the links within his page you know what you are going to see when you click it. Clicks are very minimal from to get where you want to navigate to.
Are there a variety of navigational pathways in the webpage to help readers (with different preferences and needs) find their way from the homepage to info they need?	There is a perfect amount of navigational pathways to help readers find their way to postings or back to the home pahe
Is it immediately obvious to a reader what the ‘organizational pattern’ is on the website (for example, by using commonly recognized grid patterns)?	Yes the organizational pattern is clear
Is text easy to read?	Yes the contrast of colors makes for an easy read that does not strain the eyes.
Does the website feel unified visually and textually? Is there visual harmony? Are options visually apparent and matched with any textual labels? Are typefaces consistent, colors consistent, and design unified?	Website is unified things go great together and feel like there was intent behind what he was doing.
How does the site measure up when it comes to accessibility? Key points: -images should include alt text/tags -text should be relative sizes or clear and crisp -red/green directives should be also labeled with black text for colorblindness -clickable areas should be large -videos should have some text or captions and functional volume controls	The site measure great when it comes to accessibility, I have no issues with how things are put out.  Links are perfect size I feel with people that may have difficulty reading or trying to find things and they are able to click.
How does the site seem to fare when it comes to global readers? Key points: -text simple, avoiding slang, avoiding specific cultural references some may not understand -images generalized and not overly specified to the author’s culture to avoid confusion or even offense -it is helpful to include words with images -text should be simple so non-native speakers can use a translator tool	The site is great, very little to no unknown slang or acronyms
Does the site seem to follow ethical guidelines? Key points: -do not violate copyright laws -facts checked and/or information reliable and factual, avoiding generalizations or claims that are not backed up -nothing should be worded/visually represented in a way that could be confusing, cause harm or discomfort to diverse readers	There was no copyright laws violated that I was able to find. Everything was his own and not taken from anyone else.
Overall: is the site reader-centered?	Yes, the site is reader-centered and makes for a pleasant viewing.