Week 6 Practical

Evaluation of resource

Title of Internet Resource: Marina Bay Sands Internet Resource
URL : http://www.arup.com/singapore/

Purpose
The aims of the website are clearly stated to promote the IR as a big hit to improve Singapore economy, what to expect of it and the company in charge of providing specialist services to it.

Coverage
The coverage of the site is to provide a preview of what to expect of the IR as well as to promote the company’s brand. The website is also comprehensive as it states all information clearly however the details are quite limited. Economy & tourism are main areas covered in this website. The website does not cover links to other relevant websites; instead it focuses more on the places of attraction in Singapore such as the Singapore Flyer & Marina Bay Bridge. Hence the links do not proved to be of aid to my topic of interest.

Authority
It is not a authoritative source as the words use are of very mild tone and not of great emphasis to promote the IR. However it does promote its company brands in various ways.

Accuracy
The facts in the website are accurate as the websites belongs to the company who has been awarded the right to provide specialist services for the IR. The source contains all facts and hence they were no biasness in the content. However it does promote it company brand in its content.

Currency
The information is up-to-date and well maintain as they are accurate after I have cross reference to other sources.

Accessibility
The site is easily accessible, no login or registrations are required and all information are available for free.

Presentation and Arrangement
The information are well presented with clear formatting, there are even pictures to help you to get a better understanding of what the content is talking about. There no site maps in the website. There is however a search engine in the website to help you to search for more information with regards to my topic.

Usability
The website interface is user-friendly and the content are well categorized and sort properly therefore I was able to find my information hassle freely.

Overall
My overall impression of the quality of the website is average.
I considered it as average as the information are well presented and accurate however they lack in details and the website does not provide relevant links of the IR from other web pages.