Introduction to Web Design Using Dreamweaver

Chapter 6: Developing Content and Layout

Go Online Activities 6.1

Introduction:
Web text is different from print text. Explore strategies on how to write for a Web site.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Sun Microsystems Guide for Web Writing

Note: If this link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
writing for the web

1
What principles does good Web writing share with good print writing?
2
List three guidelines for writing effective online text.
3
Describe the inverted pyramid approach to organizing Web text.
4
Explain why using a bulleted list is helpful when writing for the Web.
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