Assessment for Media Intelligence Essentials and Media Relations by Humber - Module 2: Interface Navigation

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Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Many fields rely on placeholder text
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Many fields rely on placeholder text
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Not all input fields have labels above them
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform does not use this kind of form
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform does not use the kind of form that would require things like an asterisk for required fields.
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable.
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: input fields aren't reversible, checked or confirmed.
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: After login, a pop-up window offering additional login options does appear
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The dashboard-based design of this site means there is no heading structure required/utilized.
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The dashboard-based design of this site means there is no heading structure required/utilized.
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Platform does automatically update content
Does the database avoid automatic redirection?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
eResource: Media Intelligence Essentials and Media Relations
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: Bloomsbury
Institution: Humber
Score: A

Key Findings

Strengths

  • The platform’s layout and navigation is consistent across all pages
  • Page content has appropriate headers and is tagged appropriately

Weaknesses

  • Some user input fields contain labels and clear instructions to help users successfully complete the form

Labels and Instructions for Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form? Sometimes Many fields rely on placeholder text
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above? Sometimes Many fields rely on placeholder text
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand? Always
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field? Sometimes Not all input fields have labels above them
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available? Not Applicable The platform does not use this kind of form
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields? Not Applicable The platform does not use the kind of form that would require things like an asterisk for required fields.

Error Prevention

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable. Not Applicable input fields aren't reversible, checked or confirmed.

Error Reports

Question Answer Notes Images
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box? Not Applicable The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix? Not Applicable The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error? Not Applicable The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission? Not Applicable The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order? Not Applicable The platform uses one line search fields not multi-field forms. So there is no 'error' that can appear besides a search having '0' records returned.

Search function spell-check

Question Answer Notes Images
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms? Never

Functionality of Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site? Always
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type? Always
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”. Always
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent? Always
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone? Always

Consistent Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages? Always
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website? Always
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website? Always
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently? Always

Pop-up windows/Interruptions

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button? Always
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded? Sometimes After login, a pop-up window offering additional login options does appear
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups? Always
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing? Always

Headers

Question Answer Notes Images
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately? Not Applicable The dashboard-based design of this site means there is no heading structure required/utilized.
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading? Not Applicable The dashboard-based design of this site means there is no heading structure required/utilized.

Menus

Question Answer Notes Images
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options? Always
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items? Always
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation? Always

Change of context

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning? Always
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content? Not Applicable Platform does automatically update content
Does the database avoid automatic redirection? Always

Change of Context: Focus

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus? Always
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus? Always
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus? Always
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control? Always
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