Introduction to Web Design Using Dreamweaver

Web Design Resource Links

Discover additional Web design resources on the Internet.

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Accessibility Resources
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Clip Art and Sound Resources
Computer Security
Copyrights and Trademarks
Government Resources
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Adobe
HTML Tips and Tutorials
Java Resources
JavaScript Resources
Online Resources and Research Tools
Products and Services Vendors
Programming Resources
Technology Information, Resources, and Reference Materials
Web Color Reference Charts
Web Site Design Evaluation Rubrics
Web Development Resources
Web Site Domain Name Resources

Accessibility Resources
The following sites provide guidelines and information on how to make Web sites accessible to everyone.

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines:
http://www.w3.org/WAI/resources/#gl


W3C Web Accessibility Checklist:
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10/full-checklist.html


W3C Accessibility Features of CSS:
http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS-access


W3C CSS Validation Service:
http://www.w3.org/QA/2003/08/css-validator/validator.html.en


The Americans with Disabilities Act:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm


Hermish – HTML Tools for Better Web pages:
http://www.hermish.com


HiSoftware Cynthia Says Portal
http://www.cynthiasays.com

Lighthouse International:
http://www.lighthouse.org/print_leg.htm


Microsoft - Accessibility:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable


Section 508:
http://www.section508.gov/


Usability.gov
http://usability.gov/web_508/tutorial.html

Useit.com – Jakob Nielsen's Web site:
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20011111.html


University of Wisconsin - Accessible Web Page Design:
http://library.uwsp.edu/aschmetz/Accessible/pub_resources.htm

Watchfire WebXACT:
http://webxact.watchfire.com/


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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
These sites can help you learn more about cascading style sheets.

W3C CSS Home Page:
http://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/

CSS Style-Sheets.com:
http://www.style-sheets.com/

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Clip Art and Sound Resources
These sites provide graphics and sound clips for use in your online projects.

Barry's Clip Art:
http://www.barrysclipart.com

Discovery Channel Clip Art Gallery:
http://school.discovery.com/clipart/

FindSounds:
http://www.findsounds.com/


FreeClipArt.com:
http://www.free-clip-art.com

Getty Image Bank:
http://creative.gettyimages.com/

Microsoft Office Clip Art:
http://www.office.microsoft.com/clipart/


Pics4Learning:
http://www.pics4learning.com

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Computer Security
These links can help you learn more about computer and Internet security issues.

CERT Coordination Center :
http://www.cert.org


Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection – IP3 Security in the News:
http://www.thei3p.org/news/today.html

Internet Storm Center:
http://isc.sans.org/


McAfee:
http://www.mcafee.com


Microsoft Security Advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/

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Copyrights and Trademarks
These links can help you learn more about copyright and fair use laws.

U.S. Copyright Office:
http://www.copyright.gov/


U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
http://www.uspto.gov/


Kathy Schrock's Home Page:
http://www.kathyschrock.net/

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Government Resources
These links will point you toward helpful government organizations.

U.S. Copyright Office:
http://www.copyright.gov/


U.S. Department of Labor:
http://www.dol.gov


U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
http://www.uspto.gov/

Firstgov.gov:
http://www.firstgov.gov/

Federal Trade Commission Web Site (COPPA information):
http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/childrens.html

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Macromedia Dreamweaver
These links can help you learn more about using Dreamweaver.

Macromedia Home Page:
http://www.macromedia.com/


Macromedia Dreamweaver:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver/

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Adobe

Adobe Home Page:
http://www.adobe.com/

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HTML Tips and Tutorials
Use these links to learn more about working with HTML.

HTML Goodies:
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/

W3 Schools:
http://www.w3schools.com/

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Java Resources
These links can help you learn more about the Java programming language.

Developer.com Gamelan:
http://www.developer.com/java/

Sun Microsystems® Java™ Home Page:
http://java.sun.com/

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JavaScript Resources
These links can help you find pre-made JavaScripts and build scripts of your own.

The JavaScript Source:
http://javascript.internet.com


Bodo.com Free JavaScripts:
http://www.bodo.com/javacool.htm


W3 Schools JavaScript Examples:
http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_examples.asp

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Online Resources and Research Tools
These links provide information on different online dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other specialized resource sites and research tools.

Dictionary.com:
http://www.dictionary.com


OneLook Dictionaries:
http://www.onelook.com

Merriam-Webster:
http://www.m-w.com

Britannica Online:
http://www.britannica.com


World Book Online:
http://www.worldbook.com

Encarta:
http://www.encarta.msn.com


Roget's Thesaurus:
http://www.thesaurus.com

RefDesk:
http://www.refdesk.com

Bartleby:
http://bartleby.com

iTools:
http://www.iTools.com

The Internet Public Library:
http://www.ipl.org

New York Times Learning Network:
http://nytimes.com/learning/

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Products and Services Vendors
These links provide information on different computer products and services manufacturers.

Adobe Software:
http://www.adobe.com

Apple:
http://www.apple.com

Cisco Systems:
http://www.cisco.com

Dell:
http://dell.com

Gateway:
http://www.gateway.com

Intel:
http://www97.intel.com/education/index.asp

Iomega:
http://www.iomega.com/


Ipswitch FTP Software:
http://www.ipswitch.com

Macromedia Home Page:
http://www.macromedia.com/

Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com


McAfee:
http://www.mcafee.com


Sun Microsystems® Home Page:
http://www.sun.com

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Programming Resources
These sites provide tips, tutorials and scripts for various programming languages.

Developer.com:
http://www.developer.com


HTML Goodies:
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/


Scripts.com Online Web Scripts Dictionary:
http://www.scripts.com/

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Technology Information, Resources, and Reference Materials
These sites provide useful news and information about computer technology.

Computer History Museum:
http://www.computerhistory.org


Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com

Hardware Central:
http://www.hardwarecentral.com


Hobbes' Internet Timeline:
http://www.zakon.org/robert/internet/timeline/


Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):
http://www.ieee.org


Internet Society — History of the Internet:
http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/


Internet.com:
http://www.internet.com

Media History Project:
http://www.mediahistory.umn.edu

TechWeb.com:
http://www.techweb.com


Sun Microsystems® Home Page:
http://www.sun.com

Webopedia:
http://www.webopedia.com/

Whatis.com:
http://whatis.techtarget.com

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Web Color Reference Charts
These links can help you learn more about Web-safe color palettes and color theory.

Color Matters:
http://www.colormatters.com/


Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/


Newark1 Web Color Theory Resource:
http://www.newark1.com/color/000107.html


VisiBone:
http://www.visibone.com/

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Web Site Design Evaluation Rubrics
Use these resources to help you evaluate and improve your Web sites.

Cool Home Pages:
http://www.coolhomepages.com

Kathy Schrock's Web Resources:
http://www.kathyschrock.net/


Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/


UseIt:
http://www.useit.com


Web Style Guide:
http://www.webstyleguide.com

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Web Development Resources
These links will help you find information on building Web sites.

Developer.com:
http://www.developer.com


Hillman Curtis, Inc.:
http://www.hillmancurtis.com/


Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/


Macromedia Home Page:
http://www.macromedia.com/

Microsoft Developer Network:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/


World Wide Web Consortium:
http://www.w3.org


Web Developer Virtual Library:
http://www.wdvl.com/Index.html

Web Diner:
http://www.webdiner.com

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Web Site Domain Name Resources
These links can help you learn more about Web site domain names and registration.

InterNIC:
http://www.internic.com/


ICANN:
http://www.icann.org/


Network Solutions:
http://www.networksolutions.com

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