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This answers a lot of revising questions and doubts.

I liked learning about the difference between revising and editing in chapter 10. This article gives more helpful info on revising.

a quick look at some of the points talked about in chapter 10

The anatomy of typeface has many different areas to it that include alignment, type, mood, size, weight and style, and how text is described when put on a line. All these things were covered in the chapter 10 and 11 reading for the week. 

Expanded methods of editing and proofreading documents. The form of medium you edit in, by reading the document on the computer or on a printed out hard copy, can effect the process.

Describes various editing techniques for technical writers.

Great suggestions on the site. I found several sites that were similar. Its kind of funny because I cant remember hearing about Wordpress prior to this class.

I like this example because it stresses reaching an appropriate audience for your blog. In the case of this source, it wants you to consider making a dynamic looking page as well as good content for the readers. From this webpage, I think the objective is to reach as many subscribers or readers as possible

10 easy ways to improve the SEO of your blog. Definitely USEFUL for any BLOG!

I found that this site closely related to the ideas and principals from chapter one of Basics of Design. The site specifically talks about the principles of effective web design and website usability. It talks about how the typical web users brain works and the proper design to get the most out of them. This site shows the effectiveness of simplicity in design and how to get the most out of the space which you are working with. Also it mentioned having effective writing through talking business and the use of bold/italics keywords. Lastly the site encouraged designers to not fear having blank/white space on their site and to communicate with language that is clear and consistent with the concept of the site. Friedman, Vitaly. "10 Principles Of Effective Web Design - Smashing Magazine." UX Design: Smashing Magazine. Web. 22 Aug. 2011. .

Letters, Memos, E-mail

Here is my assignment and more to come on the "Get Started" Module. I thought we were supposed to bookmark it on our individual diigo profiles. It wasn't until I saw the bookmark option at the top of the screen that I realised I made a foolishly careless error :( ! Anyway, better late than never.

This webpage explores asymmetry in web design. The author mentions that many websites use the technique of balancing a large image on one side with text on the other. He talks about how an image can be directly tied with the text, such as an example of a product, or it could be more decorative in that it plays off an idea presented by the site but doesn't necessarily reflect the product or service. This site also explores the use of backgrounds and how to perhaps make a common two-column design more unique.

This article had some very good tips about revision. I was finding myself obsessing over revising. Great tips for revision.

Great tips on revision. Gave me hope while stressing out over revising Project 3. I also tagged this incorrectly the first time. There may be a duplicate.

A great article on revising various written works, but is not strictly limited to just written material.

I really like the read on memos from this website and the HTW. It breaks the format down in simple words that I understand.

I thought this web source would be a interesting and controversial piece.

The 7 Bad E-Mail Habits that Make People Want to Kill You

Sometimes you just don't want to check the facts! But it really is important to get your information correct.

Great article with tips on how to avoid jargon in cover letters.