@techreport{TR-IC-09-40, number = {IC-09-40}, author = {Elaine C. S. {Hayashi} and Vania P. A. {Neris} and Carla L. {Rodrigues} and Leonardo C. de {Miranda} and Heiko H. {Hornung} and Vagner F. de {Santana} and Roberto {Pereira} and M. CecĂ­lia {Martins} and M. Cecilia C. {Baranauskas}}, title = {{Preliminary Evaluation of Vila na Rede - An Inclusive Social Network System}}, month = {October}, year = {2009}, institution = {Institute of Computing, University of Campinas}, note = {In English, 64 pages. \par\selectlanguage{english}\textbf{Abstract} Vila na Rede conception and development is part of the e-Cidadania Project, which aims to study and propose solutions to challenges of interaction and user interface design on systems related to the practice of citizenship, contributing to the promotion of a digital culture in the Brazilian society. This Technical Report presents a preliminary evaluation of the Vila na Rede system by using three distinct dimensions: a) an evaluation of the interaction based on task analysis; b) an inspection of usability and accessibility of its user interface; and c) an analysis of the first nine months of the beta version system usage. Some changes and evolution caused by this analysis are also presented and discussed. } }