Module 2 Notes: Week 2

2.00 Introduction (15 Minutes)

 

Welcome to the next phase of our web site design!  There are so many things to consider in this module such as locating a host for your web site, obtaining a domain name, and learning the html codes required for a web page.  This module requires a LOT of READING.  Please do not try to short-cut this reading because you will definitely need the material in later modules.  Also, there are some links in the reading which do not work.  I noted these broken links in the sections below.  If you find other non-working links, please email me with that information.

Hint:  Keep this BLOG open in a tab on Firefox; open your course content in another tab so you can look back at the BLOG as you study your course material.

Do not print the course content materials except for the Task List.  Do take good notes on each hyperlink that is presented.  You may use MS Word or Notepad for your note taking.  Or if you have a gmail account, you may use Google Docs to record your notes. (I'll give extra credit for google docs!)  Take notes from each web site presented.  Be sure to copy and paste the URL of the site you are studying along with the important information from that site. Save your work in a file or on Google Docs.  You may print your notes--just DO NOT print the whole web page you study.

2.01 Site Exploration (2 Hours)

Under "What to Consider", the Link to WebSite Speed Test is incorrect.  Use this link for Website Speed Test:  Website Speed Test.

Under "Articles to Read" the link to Matt Lake's site Web Hosting 101:  How to pick the right web host does not work.  Use this link instead:  http://hosting-101.blogspot.com.

Google's Advanced Search takes some time to learn.  Spend that time in this module because you will be using the advanced search many times in the course.  To help you understand how to use Google's search capability, read this article "Four NETS for Better Searching".  Practice finding information for your research paper using these two new skills.  (No more ask.com OR plain google searching!)

You will summarize information from all the web sites presented in the discussion area by writing a 3-5 paragraph essay.  You must have at least 3 paragraphs--practice your writing skills and do 5!  And a paragraph must be at least 5 sentences in length!  Look at the grading rubric--grade yourself before you post.  And be sure to Spell Check your work before you hit that post button.  (Spell check can check your work, but it can't check your mind.)


2.02 Copyright Laws (3 Hours)

• The link to Copyright Laws does not work.  Visit this site http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=11350&title=Disney_Copyright_Law  to view a video spoof on Disney copyright! 

• Read the guidelines for copyright and fair use from University of Maryland at this location http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml

• Visit Copyright Kids for a review of copyright and fair use.  http://www.copyrightkids.org/ (Click on all the selections to see a quick explanation of major points of copyright laws and how to apply them in school.) 

• Remember our Web Design 1 Class Blog on copyright and ethics?  Well, just in case you forgot, here it is again!

 
In any research, it is important to properly cite your resources. For this course, please cite your resources in APA format and list them at the bottom of each text page.

Each citation must follow the APA formatfor the type document used (web page, book, periodical, etc.) This information will only be submitted with your text pages and is a requirement for each text file submitted.

1. Visit the following link for documenting sources in APA format: Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/)
2. Notice that it is a “point and click” web site that allows you to key in information about your references. Then after the output is generated by the web site, you may copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) this information into your text document.
3. Practice using the APA documentation tool.
   

(Practice exercise: Follow the steps below to complete a reference in APA format taken from this page: Digital Etiquette) (To view a view on this practice exercise, go to: http://www.screencast.com/t/pF8h3scxyf.)

1. Go back to Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/).
2. Bookmark that page (or add to favorites, depending upon your web browser).
3. Right click and add a new Tab in your browser to visit the following site http://digiteen2008.wikispaces.com/Digital+Etiquette
   
4. TOGGLE BACK TO Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/
5. Enter the data requested for APA documentation and press submit.
6. Review your APA citation for accuracy; correct any mistakes, then Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V) the citation into your work.
   

Use this web site to document references every time you write papers. Just be sure to ask in what style the references should be formatted: APA, MLA, Turabian, etc.

As a reminder, this class requires APA documentation for all references. Failure to document the references will result in major deduction of points from your work.

2.03 Gathering Material (3 Hours)

Once again, it's time to make your directory.  Do you remember how many times you had to rework this assignment in Web Design I?  Bet you get it just right the first time for Web Design II.

Next you get to practice those research skills you learned in the last module.  You will develop 1 (one) Notepad or Google Docs file that includes ALL the pages you listed in your storyboard from Module 1. Record research notes about each subject you listed in your storyboard.  You will also document the sources in the APA format using Citation Machine.

Hints:  

1. You will have ONE DOCUMENT with all 5 web pages from your storyboard listed.  
2. Under each web page you listed, record your research for that web page.  
3. Your references will all be listed under Resources (probably your last page of your storyboard.) 
4. You must make references using the APA format. 
5. Proof read your document carefully; spell check it, and ask another classmate to check it over for you before submitting it. 
6. Your grade depends on quality work!
   

2.04 Building Codes (3 hours)
Please note:  this module is not one to be ignored or rushed.  Spend time learning the HTML codes.  YOU ARE responsible for ALL the codes in the lessons.

• Go to the W3Schools web site and complete the HTML tutorial.
  
• At the end of the tutorial, there will be a quiz.
  
• Print the certificate showing you have passed the HTML quiz.
  
  Email me with your score on the HTML quiz.  I will record your grade in the gradebook.
  
  
  

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MODULE 2 TO BE CONTINUED WEEK 3