Since the online Brisbane Media Map database is developed as a tool for potential users, it should stand to reason that it is developed with the needs and abilities of the user in mind. This is because sometimes the user's needs can become lost in the complexity of the project, the ease of use is sacrificed to mere functionality and clarity of display is lost in the middle of programming features, such as flashing, frames, and clever graphics.

I intend to evaluate whether or not the user's needs, and particularly the needs of the user who maybe relatively new to the online world, appear to have been kept uppermost in the minds of those designing the layout and functionality of the course directory.

Firstly, the Brisbane Media Map Database (BMM) is a well-structured, easily navigable website. When browsing it, it is obvious that throughout the BMM domain the database's look and formatting are consistent. Users are abl

In terms of the information, the site is well organised because the screen is well laid out, uncluttered, and easy to read. Information is presented using terminology that would be familiar to most users and all users will usually have a clear sense of "where they are" in the directory and can navigate easily through the database as all options are clearly identified and easily accessed. The database offers easy access to general and specific information related to media. The majority of the information motivates the audience to continue reading. The search function offers simple and advanced search features and I can only suggest that further extensive instructions be included to the search features to assist beginner users.

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