Below are the criterion that you should use for your critique:
Access:
* Prepared in HTML (for text, tables and frames) and GIF (graphics) formats
* Parts should not take too long to load
* Usually possible to reach site
* URL for site remains stable; if changed, is hot-linked to new URL
Design:
*Use should be intuitive
* Large or complex pages, typically those larger than 10 screens, should be divided into multiple, smaller files
* Images should not be used for pure decoration, but should help convey information
* Avoid using client-specific markup so as to be usable by all major clients
* Every page should have a short, informative, descriptive title
* Documents divided into multiple pages should include document title and publication date at top of each page
* Pages should have standard footers, including:
* date of last update
* email address or link to email form which can be used to contact a responsible party
regarding the content of a page
* link to appropriate home page
* Individual web pages within site are concise
* Essential instructions appear before links and interactive portions
* If interactions involve private information, they are secure
* Documents should be designed to minimize users’ reliance on navigational aids (e.g., back and forward buttons, history lists)
Content: 2 to 3 pages
* Related to function and mission of organization
* Scope and limits clearly stated
* Headings are clear and descriptive
* No use of jargon
* Pages organized by needs of user
* Content and links suitable to expected audience
* Content kept current; out-of-date information removed/updated promptly
* Program/project home pages should be linked to sponsoring organization’s home page
* Care should be taken when linking to sites to ascertain that they do not link to questionable sites
* Dead links should be removed or changed promptly
* Origin of content documented, verifiable, accurate
* Pages should be checked and links verified before made publicly available