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10 simple ways to avoid ineffective copywriting Push#1

I did not quite understand the section in chapter 1 about copywriting, until I found this website. This page takes the main points explained in the book, but goes into more detail. Push Chapter 1

BoD Chapter 1: This page lists 21 formatting characteristics that are based on/ affected by your target audience. As chapter 1 states, deciding who your audience is and knowing about their demographics is one of the first steps in web design.

A lengthy discussion of new media, how it's defined, and its implications.

Chapter 1 of Design Fundamentals is all about trying to define new media. This site's main function is to help people have a better understanding concerning communications throughout the internet. New media is constantly being redefined because technology and forms of communication through technology are constantly evolving and developing. This site helped me not only understand better what is considered to be new media today, but can help me in the future as new media evolves and the definition changes.

Alignment and how to use it, with simple but effective examples.

This resource is sort of an aggregate of several resources. Each goes into and provides different perspectives of how typography can and is used. There is a lot of variance to each and I like all of the differentiation. (Week 11, 12/1)

Host Terry Gross interviews author Linda Greenhouse about her book "Before Roe v. Wade." Among other points, Greenhouse discusses the phrase, "right to choose" which was an important choice or words for the movement.

I was inspired by the storyboard example in the textbook. So this is Toy Story 1 storyboard read.

This site gives step by step instructions on how to create a Wordpress theme from scratch in a three part tutorial series.

Chapter 1: Princples of design and how they relate directly to the designer, as well as proper execution

Chapter 1 Push #3 from Becca Bingham

Chapter 1 Push #2 from Becca Bingham

Chapter 1 Push from Becca Bingham

As much as I HATE wikihow this little page actually contained some great pointers on writing instructions.

not entirely sure what project #1 is yet, but I imagine this would be useful for instructing someone else to surf Google

I like the simplicity of this site, clear and concise.

I like this page because it reminds you to keep things simple, but also precise. push #1

This is a great source because it is interactive. If students are still questioning their ability to write effective instructions, these practical exercises help to hone their skills. The practical exercises test your knowledge of concepts surrounding writing instructions. I think it will benefit project #1 because it's a beneficial prepartory tool.

This page will help me with Project #1 because it informs me on how to write instructions specifically on the web. It contains a lot of great information, including why knowing your audience is important, how to remain brief but be exact, how to select appropriate wording, and how to perfect the visual appeal of the instructions.

Email Etiquette: This site provides a lot of information on email etiquette. This page specifically gives a run down of all of the basics when it comes to proper email use.

This is the top 10 simple steps to create and manage online professtional identity

 These steps will provide you with enough encouragement to build up your brand and use your online identity for self-promotion, and to gain a little well-deserved recognition. << This resource assists with creating and managing a personal identity online.

Here are a few samples of what formal business reports should look like.

Here are a few samples of what formal business reports should look like.

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