Assignment Overview: Option 1: Students will analyze the "Great ShakeOut" website, a resource on earthquake preparedness drills. Option 2: Students wi

Assignment Overview:

Option 1: Students will analyze the “Great ShakeOut” website, a resource on earthquake preparedness drills.

Option 2: Students will analyze the “Elementary School Lockdown Workbook,” a resource for school lockdowns at the elementary level.

The goal of the assignment is to critically evaluate the website’s or workbook’s design, content, usability, and effectiveness in delivering its intended message. The feedback will focus on how well the site/workbook serves its audience (general public, schools, businesses, etc.) and suggests improvements.

Assignment Instructions:
1a. Website Evaluation: Visit the Great ShakeOut websiteLinks to an external site. and explore its main sections.

1b. Workbook Evaluation: Explore the Elementary School Lockdown Workbook.Download Elementary School Lockdown Workbook.

Your evaluation should cover the following areas:

A. Content Quality and Clarity:
Is the information clear and accessible to a broad audience?
Assess the language used (technical or simple) and how well it explains the purpose of the Great ShakeOut or Elementary School Lockdown Workbook.
Is the information comprehensive enough?
Does the site provide sufficient details about earthquake/lockdown drills, preparedness, and the significance of the event?
B. Website Design and Usability:
Is the layout user-friendly?
Evaluate the ease of navigation (menus, links, search function) and whether the design helps users quickly find key information.
C. Target Audience Consideration:
Who is the primary target audience?
Does the website effectively address the needs of different groups (schools, businesses, families, etc.)? Identify strengths or gaps in how well the content serves each group.
2. Feedback and Suggestions: Based on your evaluation, provide feedback on the following:

Strengths: Highlight what the website or workbook does well in terms of design, content, and usability.
Areas for Improvement: Identify 2–3 areas where the website or workbook could improve. Offer specific suggestions on how these areas can be enhanced (e.g., adding more visual elements, making the text more concise, and improving mobile accessibility).
3. Reflection: Write a short reflection (150–200 words) on how your evaluation experience helped you think critically about emergency preparedness and communication, particularly in the context of public safety and community outreach.

Grading Criteria:
Depth of Analysis (8 pts): Quality and thoroughness of the evaluation, especially in identifying key strengths and weaknesses.
Constructive Feedback (6 pts): Practicality and thoughtfulness of the suggestions for improvement.
Clarity and Structure (4 pts): Organization, grammar, and clarity of the written report. Follow APA 7th edition format.
Reflection (2 pts): Insightfulness of your reflection on the learning process.