Introduction

In this webquest you will explore a variety of websites that specialize in selling CD's.  Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find the best all around site for purchasing CD's on the internet.  What information do you feel is important?  Do you like to see a picture of the CD jacket?  Do you want to be able to search for your favorite artist?  Is price important to you?  How long will it take to get your CD?  You can find this out and more as you explore the internet in search of the best site for purchasing CD's.  You will not have to actually purchase a CD during this quest but hopefully your search and investigation will give you the best information if you ever decided to purchase CD's over the internet. 

The Task
The task will include the following items:

• decision on which site is best for purchasing CD's based on what you think is important
• a survey or checklist will be employed to help organize your info
• personal experiences can be included in your evaluation
• summary to be created with facts and information backing up your decision

• First you will start by exploring some websites that specialize in selling CD's over the internet.  You can use some of the sites that are included in this section.  You can also include sites that you are familiar with. 
• You must evaluate at least 5 sites to complete this quest appropriately.
• Print the survey included to help with your evaluation.  If you use your own survey or checklist it must include at least ten criteria or areas for evaluation.  Other links to surveys and /or checklist is also included in this section.
• One survey or checklist will be completed for each site evaluated.
• Using the information gathered from the surveys, you will write a two paragraph summary expressing why you feel that the site you chose is the best.  Be convincing and include specific information from the websites that supports your decision. 
• Websites that you can use to start your quest.  Remember you are not limited to the sites listed below.
• CD Universehttp://www.cduniverse.com/
• Features New and Future Releases http://www.cdconnection.com/bin/nph-main/jmRJONycp5Vl.b
• Never Miss a Beat http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/redirect/leaf=
• The ultimate online music store list http://www.inthemusic.com/
• Features $10 off CD's http://pages.ebay.com/catindex/music.html
• The Internets Most Popular MP3 Music http://www.emusic.com/
• The Nations Largest http://www.musicforasong.com/
• The World's largest Audio Library http://www.musicforasong.com/
• Websites where you can find alternative surveys or evaluations
• Web evaluation for intermediate grades http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/edu/rubric2.htm

Critical evaluation of a website: Middle School Level http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/evalmidd.htm

Evaluation

You will be give an individual grade for completing this webquest.  The three areas that will be evaluated are listed below with four performance levels.  The scores will be graded as follows:

• 10 and above = A range
• 7 - 9 = B range
• 4 - 6 = C range
• less than 4 = D range

Hopefully, by completing this webquest you will be able to make a better decision if you are interested in purchasing CD's over the internet.  The information you have gathered can also be helpful if you are doing other types of shopping on the internet. 

 This webquest was created as partial requirement for the course Internet for Educators.  Many thanks to Anne Silva for her continued support and assistance in using a computer, exploring the internet, creating a website, and creating a webquest.  The following sites along with the links included in the process section of this quest were helpful and important to the creation of this webquest.
#1 Free Clip Art http://www.1clipart.com/
Thoughts About Webquests http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/EDTEC596/About_WebQuests.html