Writing for the Web

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Course description

Course
Overview

Really illuminating. Gave practical advice for real changes you can make, not just food for thought."

This course will help you

  • Understand the difference between writing for the web and writing for print
  • Appreciate the need for consistency and being familiar with the University house style
  • Become familiar with the structure of a web page
  • Understand how to adapt printed text for use on the web

Date(s)

Tuesday 2 July 2013 (9.30am - 12.30pm)

Wednesday 9 October 2013 (1.30pm - 4.30pm)

What can I expect to cover? 

The course looks at the many differences between a website and a print document, even when they convey the same information. We will look at how and why people use the web and how this influences the best way to write for it – and why this is important. Working from a practical example, we will then apply what we have learned to some sample text.

What will I get out of this course? 
This will really help me to adapt my websites to be more user friendly.  Excellent balance of information and practical exercises."

You will have an understanding of why good web writing matters, which you can apply to your own work and also demonstrate to colleagues. You will learn some simple tricks to turn print copy into web copy and some pitfalls to avoid. Applied to your own website, this will provide a better experience for your site users.

Who is it for?

A course designed for staff that will be maintaining or creating departmental or personal web pages.

Participant preparation needed?

None.

Additional Information

Visit the WebCentre at www.le.ac.uk/webcentre 

What prior experience do I need?

This course is part of a programme of Web Authoring courses.  We recommend you attend them in the following order if possible.
Planning your Website

Plone Introduction

Writing for the Web

Formal assessment

No.

Facilitator(s)

Mike Simpson (Corporate Affairs and Planning)

Teri Browett (External Trainer)

Delegate places

Maximum 16 delegates

Minimum 4 delegates

How to make
your reservation

Please complete the On-line Booking Form submitting to the Staff Development Partnership.

Booking Conditions apply.

Questions

About the workshop content:
Contact Hazel Guyler (IT Services) email: hmg6@le.ac.uk tel: (0116) 229-7959.

About the workshop arrangements:
Contact Us at the Staff Development Partnership.

For Office Use Only

Course Code: SDCCT058

 

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