Web Based Digital Media for College Writing Students: Difference between revisions

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==Layout==
==Layout==


Layout is the visual and technical aspect of web based writing. The site's [[Design|design]] must include high-quality [[Photos|images]]. Personal web pages and sites must also be [[Navigation and Usability|easily usable]] and include [[Contact|contact]] information that is accessible on each page. Not only does site layout include visual elements, it also involves the navigation bar used to travel through the website, the headers and footers used for [[Scanability|scanability]], and the references supplied by links and other [[Relevance and Support|relevance support]].
Layout is the visual and technical aspect of web based writing. The site's [[Design|design]] must include high-quality [[Photos|images]]. Personal web pages and sites must also be [[Navigation and Usability| usable]] and include [[Contact|contact]] information that is accessible on each page. Not only does site layout include visual elements, it also involves the navigation bar used to travel through the website, the headers and footers used for [[Scanability|scanability]], and the references supplied by links and other [[Relevance and Support|relevant support]].


====[[Design|Design]]====
====[[Design|Design]]====
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[[File:Layout.gif|thumb|right|<ref> webitRabbit </ref>]]
[[File:Layout.gif|thumb|right|<ref> webitRabbit </ref>]]


Photos assist in providing information to the audience visually. Photos play a huge part in attracting readers, and unprofessional or broken photos can result in loss of [[expertise|credibility]] for the site and site owner.  
Photos assist in providing information to the audience visually and attracting readers. Unprofessional or broken links to photos can result in loss of [[expertise|credibility]] for the site and site owner.  
File formats in photos differ, typically falling into categories such as:
File formats in photos differ, typically falling into categories such as:
* GIF
* GIF
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====[[Contact]]====
====[[Contact]]====
Contact information should be included on every page of a website because it suggests credibility and accountability. When including contact information in a website, navigation should always be considered. Student's can include contact information by creating a page located on the main menu or at the bottom of each page. Contact information should incorporate:
Contact information should be included on every website because it suggests credibility and accountability. When including contact information in a website, navigation should always be considered. Student's can include contact information by creating a page located on the main menu or at the bottom of each page. Contact information should incorporate:
*First and last name
*First and last name
*Email address
*Email address
*Business telephone number (if applicable)
*Business telephone number  
*Business address (if applicable)
*Business address  
If students are not willing to display their contact information, contact forms should be included. Students can also include links to their Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, and/or Wordpress.
If students are not willing to display their contact information, contact forms should be included. Students can also include links to their [[Twitter]], Facebook, [[Linked In]], and/or [[Wordpress]].


====[[Usability|Usability]]====
====[[Usability|Usability]]====
Keeping the web page scannable and redundant will help with how well a user understands the points given. By using links and being consistent, the writer is adding to the overall use of the site.
Keeping the web page scannable and redundant will help with how well a user understands the points given. By using links and being consistent, the writer is adds to the overall use of the site.


====[[Scanability|Scanability]]====
====[[Scanability|Scanability]]====