## Ratings

How do I rate a resource?

  First, log in to the portal. Then, find the resource you wish to rate by searching or browsing. To rate a resource from the brief resource record, click on the star corresponding to your desired rating. The ratings range from not useful (the leftmost star) to very useful (the rightmost star). To change your rating, click on a different star. Your rating will be saved automatically.

  To rate a resource in the full resource record, click on the radio button corresponding to your desired rating. The ratings range from not useful (the leftmost button) to very useful (the rightmost button). Then click the ``Rate`` button to save your rating.

How do I change what I have rated a resource?

  First, log in to the portal. Then, find the resource with the rating you wish to change by searching or browsing. Your rating of that resource will be displayed at the bottom of the brief resource record and the top of the full resource record. To change your rating on the brief resource record, click on the star corresponding to your desired rating. The ratings range from not useful (the leftmost star) to very useful (the rightmost star). Your rating will be saved automatically.

  To change your rating from the full resource record, click on the radio button corresponding to your desired rating. The ratings range from not useful (the leftmost button) to very useful (the rightmost button). Then click ``Rate`` to save your rating.

Why is it important that I rate resources?

  When you rate resources, you give the portal information that helps provide you with better recommendations and portal users with your opinion of the value of a resource. The more users provide ratings, the more valuable the portal becomes to the user community.

Can other users see what I rated a resource?

  No. Only the cumulative rating and number of responses are shown to other users. However, when you are logged in, you will be able to see how you rated a selected resource from that resource's full or brief records.

Can I rate something more than once?

  No, you cannot provide more than one rating for a selected resource. However, you can change your rating.

### See Also

- Recommendations