As Is Analysis - Ratemyprofessors.com

Visibility of system statusThe posts by users are dated according to when the user wrote on the site. Feedback is confirmed after it is written. Copyright is 2014.

Match between system and the real worldRateMyProfessors relies on college students' involvement, therefore the language is very up-to-date and relatable. The site even has a "hot tomali" rating that rates how attractive a professor is. The rating scales use smiley faces and frowney faces as gauge, which is extremely popular in a world of emoticons. The site is very accessible and relatable for its target audience, with its informal manner.

User control and freedomStrong support for "back" or redo. After creating an account with a username that had already been taken, I clicked the Back button, and it had saved all the data I had just entered.

However, there are dropdown menus with far too many options. The user is forced to endlessly scroll down the dropdown menu. The sheer amount of data can be overwhelming, because it is only categorized by academic institution. Ohio State University has so many professors that it is a lot of professors to scroll through.

Consistency and standardsThe site is consistent with most website. There is fine print at the bottom of the page and the titles at the top.

Error preventionThe website did not alert my preemptively that the username was already taken. It could have told me as I was typing, rather than sending me to the next page.

Recognition rather than recallThe objects are very clear, and it is easy to understand how to operate. The advertisements can be distracting because they are so loud and distinctive.

Flexibility and efficiency of useThe site is fast with no wait time.

Aesthetic and minimalist design
The design is a bit too loud and does not take up the entire screen. Looks more "fun" that academic.

Help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errorsError messages are clear and concise. 

Help and documentation
FAQ section can help users.