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 ==Consistency==
-*The repetition of elements (colors, graphics, headlines, typography, section divisions, and text placement) gives a site a consistent identity (Carrol, 62).
+*The repetition of elements gives a site a consistent identity (Carrol, 62).
+**Colors.
+**Graphics.
+**Headlines.
+**Typography.
+**Section divisions.
+**Text placement.
 *Full contact information on every page (Carrol, 28).
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 *Provide logical links that pertain to the text (Carrol, 79).
-*Adhere to an audience-specific style guide throughout the site, which refers to the HTML codes used and the grammatical format of text (Carrol, 97, 111).
+*Adhere to an audience-specific style guide (HTML codes used and the grammatical format of text) throughout the site (Carrol, 97, 111).
 ==Usability==
-*Keep text scan-able. Highlight key words, use links, vary typeface, use colors, include subheadings, add bulleted lists, use paragraphs with one idea each, and practice brevity (Carrol, 32).
+*Keep text scan-able (Carrol, 32).
+**Highlight key words.
+**Use links.
+**Vary typeface.
+**Use colors.
+**Include subheadings.
+**Make bulleted lists.
+**Use paragraphs with one idea.
+**Practice brevity.
 *Keep it simple and user-friendly. Break pages into clearly defined areas and minimize distractions (Carrol, 28, 69).
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 *Each web page must be able to stand alone. Make sure that users know where they are in the site (Carrol, 57-58).
-*Insert anchors (internal hyperlinks that lead to another page of the same site), which are used for internal page navigation (Carrol, 48).
+*Insert anchors (internal hyperlinks that lead to another page of the same site) for internal page navigation (Carrol, 48).
 *Include consistent navigational aids. Each page needs to have easy access back to the main page (Carrol, 60).
-*Twenty percent of the page should be reserved for navigation. The home page requires more navigational space and should establish the site’s identity and mission; show the site hierarchy; show where to start and what’s there; indicate shortcuts to the main page, most desired pages, and sections; avoid clutter; and convey the big picture (Carrol, 67, 70).
+*Twenty percent of the internal web pages should be reserved for navigation. Shortcuts to the main page should be included on every page (Carrol, 67).
+*The home page requires more navigational space and has many purposes (Carrol, 70).
+**Establishes the site’s identity and mission.
+**Shows the site's hierarchy.
+**Shows where to start.
+**Provides shortcuts to the most desired pages and sections.
+**Avoids clutter.
+**Conveys the big picture.
 ==References==
 #Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 2 Nov. 2012.