PRM205 Writing for the Web

This two day, eight hour workshop provides you with a basic overview of the best practices of websites and how to apply them to the Hawkeye website.

You Will Learn

• how people use websites
• basic navigation concepts
• how to write headings
• how to write links
• how to write your web content in a conversational tone
• basic web concepts

Course Materials

• Letting Go of the Words: Writing web content that works - Janice Redish
• Don't Make Me Think: A common sense approach to web usability, second edition - Steve Krug
• Hawkeye Style and Punctuation Guide

Assignment

You will rewrite a page of copy so it is web friendly. You will have to demonstrate understanding of the college writing style.

Class Policies

• Please arrive to class on time. We will begin promptly.
• You must attend both sessions of the workshop