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6.1 Evaluate Writing Styles

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
Destination Site: University of St. Thomas - Writing for the "Web"

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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