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==Writing== | ==Writing== | ||
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====[[Good Writing]]==== | ====[[Good Writing]]==== | ||
When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to if the | When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to if the for attracting readers. In web based digital media, “good writing” typically has a higher standard than traditional print. Though the standard varies, the most important thing to keep in mind is to keep readers interested from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page. | ||
====[[Identification]]==== | ====[[Identification]]==== | ||
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====[[Expertise]]==== | ====[[Expertise]]==== | ||
When writing for the screen | When writing for the screen, important aspects to consider include layout and content. These elements create expertise. The layout determines whether or not a potential reader stops and peruses the information displayed. Subheadings, links, and color scheme create the first impression. The writing, the author's informational expertise, is an afterthought. | ||
==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||
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====[[Design|Design]]==== | ====[[Design|Design]]==== | ||
The design of a webpage layout is important when writing for the web. In digital writing, design pertains to the look of the website and arrangement of the text, graphics, and other objects that make up the site. A website's design must be consistent, usable, and navigable. | The design of a webpage layout is important when writing for the web. In digital writing, design pertains to the look of the website and arrangement of the [[Good Writing|text]], [[Photos|graphics]], and other objects that make up the site. A website's design must be consistent, [[Usability|usable]], and navigable. | ||
====[[Photos|Photos]]==== | ====[[Photos|Photos]]==== | ||
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Digital and social media sites are changing the way that we interact with the world both professionally and personally. Students who can proficiently utilize socially based networks as well as other digital writing mediums have an edge in their future career endeavors. Ideally, student-based environments that employ good writing can communicate optimally online. Students who use [[Good writing | good web writing]] skills developed in college can take those learned skills and apply them to their career search. Because an online presence is becoming an employer's first impression of an applicant, it is essential to create an effective personal brand. Online résumés sites, social media sites, and blogging sites provide platforms that support professional presence, personality, and perspective. | Digital and social media sites are changing the way that we interact with the world both professionally and personally. Students who can proficiently utilize socially based networks as well as other digital writing mediums have an edge in their future career endeavors. Ideally, student-based environments that employ good writing can communicate optimally online. Students who use [[Good writing | good web writing]] skills developed in college can take those learned skills and apply them to their career search. Because an online presence is becoming an employer's first impression of an applicant, it is essential to create an effective personal brand. Online résumés sites, social media sites, and blogging sites provide platforms that support professional presence, personality, and perspective. | ||
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LinkedIn is a website geared toward professionals, and persons ready to enter the professional job market. Users can connect with other people in their respective industries, tout their skills, and find answers to their questions. LinkedIn gives users the opportunity to build a network, a very important aspect of careers in the digital age. | |||
====[[VisualCV]]==== | ====[[VisualCV]]==== | ||
VisualCV is a free Internet-based platform that allows users to create online resumes . Students can customize a personal portfolio with their skills and qualifications and build a portable, professional online presence. VisualCV can be modified to showcase keyword pop-ups, video, pictures and links, to network and share resume data securely within the VisualCV community. | VisualCV is a free Internet-based platform that allows users to create online resumes . Students can customize a personal portfolio with their skills and qualifications and build a portable, professional online presence. VisualCV can be modified to showcase keyword pop-ups, audio, video, pictures and links, to network and share resume data securely within the VisualCV community. | ||
====[[About Me]]==== | ====[[About Me]]==== | ||
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====[[Blogging | Wordpress/Blogger]]==== | ====[[Blogging | Wordpress/Blogger]]==== | ||
With online blogging sites such as WordPress and Blogger college students can easily publish their thoughts in a professional way. Blogs are a great way for students to practice their writing for the screen. The writing can be personal, but by publishing to a blogging the entires seem more professional. WordPress and Blogger are extremely easy to use with step by step set-up instructions. These online blogging sites are also very customizable with many backgrounds and templates to choose from. | With online blogging sites such as WordPress and Blogger college students can easily publish their thoughts in a professional way. Blogs are a great way for students to practice their [[Good Writing|writing for the screen]]. The writing can be personal, but by publishing to a blogging the entires seem more professional. WordPress and Blogger are extremely easy to use with step by step set-up instructions. These online blogging sites are also very customizable with many backgrounds and templates to choose from. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||