Writing for the Modern Web
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The document discusses effective writing for the modern web, emphasizing the importance of grabbing readers' attention within 8 seconds and simplifying content for better readability. It highlights the significance of understanding the audience, using active voice, and incorporating images to enhance engagement. Additionally, it encourages writers to focus on clarity and brevity while making use of various online resources.
Writing for the Modern Web
- 1. Writing for the Modern Web david lee king | tscpl.org | davidleeking.com flic.kr/p/aHV47t
- 8. General Reference Center: A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images.
- 9. Freegal: The Freegal Music Service is a download music service sold to Libraries for free use by its registered cardholders.
- 11. 9 seconds for a goldfish
- 13. 8 seconds to grab a reader’s attention
- 15. the People
- 19. know your staff, too
- 20. Two Choices
- 21. the Product
- 22. words are a product
- 23. focus on the right things flic.kr/p/5qtj4r
- 24. the Process
- 28. wikipedia
- 32. readability
- 34. say no to weird formats
- 36. active voice - not passive Jane hit the ball. The ball was hit by Jane.
- 41. where to start?