Student's Name:____________________________________ Date ________________________
List Name_____________________
Subscription Address ______________________________________________________
List Address ___________________________________________________
What kind of message load does the list generate? Will
I be able to keep up with reading, answering, and deleting my mail?
(An overflowing mailbox is a
hassle and can get your account "frozen" or cause problems for the entire
system.)
On average, how many messages per week? ______________________
What type of "tone" is set on the list? Formal, informal,
techie, civilian?
(Some lists are higher ed oriented;
some--like the ADHD list are parent/student advocate oriented, etc.)
What is the tone of this listserv? _____________________________________________________________________
What are the list policies for message posting?
(Some lists welcome project
postings and postings from other lists; all have some sort of policy on
types of messages --read the
welcome docs that you receive
upon subscribing.)
What were restrictions placed on posting? ________________________________________________________________
What types of collaborative opportunities does the
list offer?
(Some, like iecc and kidsphere
offer many projects at all levels; others, like kidlink are targeted at
ages 10-15; others are more
philosophical or technological
in nature and do more discussion of issues underlying tech or telecomm.)
What age group and/or subject matter is targeted in this list? ____________________________________________________
.Most important, does the list meet your needs (emotional
as well as professional :-)
(Some lists are warm and fuzzy;
some are ... cold and furless???)
Did this list list fulfill your expectations? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________
Who if anyone would you recommend this list to? _____________________________________________________________
modified from "Critique Questions"--by Lynne Sueoka http://kalama.doe.hawaii.edu/~kealahou/critique.html