I've learned about Invisible web(database) which i felt that although databases are secured web which people have to pay to allow access to the information, it's not very useful when we are just doing some normal research on topics out of curiousity. Whereas if it is for a project that requires many rare information that cannot be found on the WWW, i would prefer to use databases.
During lesson 7, i went to Stomp.com.sg which is a local website based on citizen journalism as everyone has the authority to post. We formed a group and started evaluating the website based on purpose, coverage, authority, accuracy, currency, accessibility, Presentation and Arrangement, Usability and Overall Quality.
The purpose of Stomp.com.sg is to allow locals to share events that they had encountered which are significant. 4/5
The coverage of the web is base on local's daily life encounters. 5/5
Authority ,For stomp.com.sg, although it seems like anyone who are members can upload anything they want to , but the fact is that this website is still controlled by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). 2/5
Accuracy, people's posts might be subjected to their opinions and biasness thus the information might not be accurate. On the other hand, some users might produce videos, links and photos to back up their claim which makes it accurate. 4/5
The currency of the web is based on the most recent post that was uploaded by users. 5/5
Accessibility, it is easy to access. 5/5
Presentation and arrangement, in my opinion , the presentation is good but the arrangement is kind of messy. 2/5
Usability and overall quality, it is easy to use, the overall quality of the web was good 4/5
