This site is an entry to the vast amount of material under the auspice of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is current and excellently maintained. The material is very authoritative and reliable with good balance demonstrated in interpretation of the literature. Many links to additional material are provided. One can download pictures, graphs, and slides. Sources are well acknowledged and references given.
Type of Material:
This material is a reference to a vast array of topics.
Technical Requirements:
No special skills are required. Slides etc are in formats supported by software common to most computers.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Strictly for reference, the site provides access to background material on a vast amount and wide ranging material, from diseases, toxic agents, to bike safety.
Target Student Population:
The site would be a useful resource for senior public school students through graduate students to anyone in the general public who requires authoritative information on health topics.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
As primarily a resource and reference material, the site?s purpose is to provide that background
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The authority of the organization and use of scientific references.
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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The currency and accuracy of the material
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Its simplicity, directness
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