Criteria

Eval

Comments

1.  Statement of Scope

  Pathfinder topic is clearly defined and described

  Purpose of the pathfinder is clearly stated

  Intended audience is specified and described

2.  Vocabulary

  Relevant controlled vocabulary terms specified

  Useful call # areas for browsing provided

  Relevant free text terms or topic synonyms provided

  Tips on how best to use vocabulary provided

3.  Indexing/Abstracting (print or online)

  Annotations are present

  Relevant search terms and/or search strategies

  Distinction clear about search services & databases

  List is selective and appropriate for the topic

4.  Print Resources

  Rationale for each title's inclusion is stated

  List is selective and appropriate for the topic

 Titles are scholarly or research in focus

 Title categories are, organized, defined & logical

5.  Online Resources

  Annotations are present

  Items are selective and appropriate for the topic

  Rationale for each item's inclusion is clearly stated

  Sources are selected using course selection criteria

  Resources clearly organized into logical categories

6.  General Comments about Resources 

  Categories are appropriate and clearly defined

  Points to relevant variety of  types (varies by topic)

  Miscellaneous resources included as appropriate

7.  Format and Organization

  Format/Organization functional, well thought out

  F/O add to pathfinder's quality and usability

  Citations complete; standard bib form (APA, MLA, etc)

  Links to online resources are direct

  Clearly indicates how a resource included, how useful

  Resources included selectively, not comprehensively

  Relevant mix of print and electronic resources

  Grammatically correct, no spelling errors / typos