WEB160

Class: Writing for the Web
Time: Summer 2009 – M/W, 07:15PM to 08:30PM in BE3161
Credits: 2.0
Class Hours: 22
Type of Course: Workforce Education Preparatory
Length of Course: 11 weeks
Prerequisite: WEB110

Course Description:

This course provides an overview and detailed look at the techniques used to write successful copy for a website.

Course Goals:

The Students will create reader friendly and searchable copy for a website that they will implement into a portfolio piece to be presented to potential employers.

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of WEB160, the student will be able to:

  • Differentiate style between conventional writing and writing for the web
  • Use the principals of user-centered text to effectively create written content for a website

Required Text:

Recommended Text:

Evaluation Methods:

Your final grade will be a culmination of your Class Assignments:

  • Assignments will create an overall Class Project to be presented at the end of the quarter
  • Assignments require critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Assignments will be “assigned” each week according to the class schedule
  • Assignments will be “due” according the assignment pages
  • Students are responsible for assignment information on assignment pages
  • Students are also responsible for assignment information given in class
  • Assignments will be marked down 25% for every week they are late

ADA Confirmation:

(Americans with Disabilities Act) If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please contact me ASAP.

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