TCA Review Elements
- Product Title:
- The official name of the product or the product's most recognizable name.
- URL:
- The URL of the resource being reviewed.
- Byline:
- Name of the reviewer, including contact information.
- Score:
- The composite score is based on four elements--Content, Searchability, Pricing, and Contract Options.
- Pricing:
- Pricing options available to subscribers.
- Contact Information:
- Corporate address, phone, fax, e-mail, and URL.
- Product Description:
- A narrative description of the product and its content.
- Critical Evaluation:
- Examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the product.
- Contract Provisions:
- Detailed description of the options and features of the contracts offered by the vendor.
- Authentication:
- Description of the authentication and security options available to subscribers.
- References:
- Citations for other reviews of the product or related materials provided by the reviewer.
- Additional References:
- Citations for other reviews of the product or related materials provided by TCA staff.
- Selected Users:
- A partial list of subscribers to the product.
- Reader Opinion:
- Opinions gleaned from our web-based opinion form.
- Updates/New Information:
- Information regarding new releases of the product.
- One Year Later: (Related Reviews & Comments)
- Usage experiences (link for opposing view, subsequent reviews,...)
- Date:
- Date of the original TCA review of the product.
