ENGL307: Digital Writing

Goes into depth on technical writing

More on rhetorical functions that I thought would interest the class

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.

Push 3 - I feel like this will be beneficial to completing my first project because it clearly states the purpose of technical writing and goes over various processes of planning prior to the initial drafting process

Chapter 1 Push from Becca Bingham

Chapter 1 Push #2 from Becca Bingham

Chapter 2 Push from Becca Bingham

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.

Chapter 2 push #3 from Becca Bingham

Dives into how a person processes information on the web and how visual presentation is important for understanding and delivery. Push #2

Talks about the different ways visual hierarchy can help with learning and how it does so.

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

Here are some great ways to show emphasis in writing.

I was a little confused about copywriting from the text but this website helped me understand some of the formulas and what to focus on: headlines Push Chapter 1

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: Targeting your audience and considering how successful your design is visually.

Offers a detailed account on effective design principles. Also points out that knowing audience is very important.

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

Website with various fonts that you could use to emphasize a video, slideshow, flyer, etc, with. User-friendly and free!

This site also breaks down visual hierarchy and illustrates its points with easy to follow graphics and designs.

Explains why developing a visual hierarchy is crucial on the web

A course instructing how to copywrite successfully

Learning the basic of design