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Video Resume: A page dedicated entirely to creating a video resume and how you should do so. It explains what equipment you should use, how to be concious of lighting, and also goes into being careful of legalities and creativity.

The online education database has information on countless subjects with tutorials.

The online education database has information on countless subjects with tutorials.

In Chapter 2 of "The Computer," Ince describes the Google comparing data with the CDC to track those who are googling symptoms and the spread of illness. I found that idea very interesting and found that tracking information here on the web.

This site gives a breif overview of exactly how lines are utilized in graphic design.

This podcast features two women discussing additional media and online writing. They talk about using photos and videos as additional media.

While reading the first chapter I found it difficult to wrap my head around all of the ideas surrounding raster versus vector images. However, this video gave me a deeper understanding of the important differences between the two and cleared up my confusion.

I struggle with those as well; great use of this assignment to learn more!

This site is a woman who discusses value using different supplies and techniuqes.

I thought this site was interesting because it deals with oscillation and new media technologies.

A video about isometric perspective and how it is used in architectural design in a fast sketch.

The work done in this video is crazy! A great example of isometric perspective. Check it out! 

Very helpful for thinking about our Project One assignment and how to improve it.

"How-to" WordPress Blog This site provides several video tutorials about WordPress that covers many questions that an initial user may have about the blog site. Some of the videos include themes, getting started, installation and so much more!

Although this webpage isn't reallf long, I think it is simple and imformative about what alingment is. It also discusses the use of grids in graphic designs and it also explains the types of text alignments that are discussed in the book. Overall this website is short, simple and sweet but helpful.

The about.com page on alignment

The about.com page on alignment

WORDPRESS. This site gives 10 useful and unique tips/tricks to update the wordpress blog. Most of it is coding but the site seems to be able to hold your hand while it instructs you how to make your blog your own.

This site includes a list of 10 great tips and tutorials for improving your WordPress, particularly regarding themes.

Some more advanced principals of design that can be used to attract readers. This particular page goes over how elements in web page design can be put in balance to create greater (or lesser) impact to an audience.

The about.com page on balance in design.

I think this is a great resource because it caters directly to digital writing in that it is aimed at how balance works and can be achieved in web design. (10/14)

Chapter 2 push #2 from Becca Bingham

This website deals primarily with the concept of the visual hierarchy and goes into great detail how it is used to emphasize various aspects of a website or layout.

Helps one to better understand the concept of visual hierarchy and why it's important.

How lines, points, form, color, pattern, and more are use to carry different messages to reader

this had clear bolded instructions, making it clear

BoD Chapter 2: This page contains an outline of emphasis techniques to create visual hierarchy. It also includes links to more information on web design and links to templates for web publishing.

This video goes into how to use contrast! It was very informational (may take awhile to download)

CONTRAST-One thing I learned from this site is that colors on the opposite sides of the color wheel create the best contrast

Just a plan and simple article easy to read and a tool good for first time users introduction to the concept of contrast such as myself.

CONTRAST- one way to see if you have effectively used contrast is to create the design in a grey scale and see if the design still looks easy to read.

I really like this source because it shows examples of bad contrast beside examples of good contrast, with explanations. It is short and to the point.

Helps you understand good contrast in designs and mistake that are made in the attempt to contrasting

The OWL at Purdue, Purdue Online Writing Lab How to write email to different recipients, responding, continuing email conversation and more