Assessment for SpringerLink Journals by Seneca - Module 3: Interface Structure

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Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: You can understand what each link does just by reading its text or looking at its context.
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Focus moves to all page elements.
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: The keyboard focus indicator is always visible when using a keyboard to navigate the interface.
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Skip to main content link becomes visible through keyboard navigation.
Are skip links visible or invisible?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Skip to the main content link is invisible unless it is tabbed to through keyboard navigation.
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: There is an invisible skip link at the top of each page.
Are skip links labelled properly?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Skip links are labelled 'Skip to main content.
Are skip links accessible via keyboard?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Skip links are accessible via keyboard navigation.
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: The screen reader consistently captures accurate information presented in the table.
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
eResource: SpringerLink Journals
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: Springer Publishing
Institution: Seneca
Score: A+

Key Findings

Strengths

  • All interactive functionality works consistently for users who are navigating a site via keyboard
  • Screen readers accurately capture information presented in tables

Navigation Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context? Always You can understand what each link does just by reading its text or looking at its context.

Keyboard Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements? Always Focus moves to all page elements.
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page? Always
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above? Always
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible? Always
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected? Always The keyboard focus indicator is always visible when using a keyboard to navigate the interface.
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields? Always

Skip Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)? Always Skip to main content link becomes visible through keyboard navigation.
Are skip links visible or invisible? Always Skip to the main content link is invisible unless it is tabbed to through keyboard navigation.
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page? Always There is an invisible skip link at the top of each page.
Are skip links labelled properly? Always Skip links are labelled 'Skip to main content.
Are skip links accessible via keyboard? Always Skip links are accessible via keyboard navigation.
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content? Always
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page? Always

Tables

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows? Always The screen reader consistently captures accurate information presented in the table.

Frames

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another? Always
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame? Always
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next? Always
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