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Simply Smart: Web Writing with Users in Mind
Samantha Barry
Rebecca Blakiston
#edUi_smart
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How users read on the web
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We visit websites for
information.
How much is tuition?
When do I register for classes?
Can I checkout a laptop?
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The usability of your web writing is
important.
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Users scan information.
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Make your content accessible.
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Writing for usabilityWriting for usability
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Use conversational style.
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Use conversational style.
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Use conversational style.
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Relax.
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Relax.
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Relax.
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Be direct and simple.
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Be direct and simple.
Jargon Simple language
Interlibrary loan Borrowing from other libraries
Periodical databases Articles
Pathfinders Research by topic
Databases Finding an article
Library catalog Finding a book
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Before
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Learn how find print, electronic, and multimedia resources.
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Before
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Be trust-worthy.
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Organizing copy
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Include only what is
necessary.
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Before
After
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Instructionsmust die.
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Use
meaningful headersto create
structure.
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Before
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After
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Use the power of parallelism.
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Don’t hide linksin paragraphs of text.
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Use links wisely.
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Use tables for organizing related content.
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Use numbers for steps in a process.
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Share your love forweb writing
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Give staff guidance.
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Requestor talks to provider
Provider talks to Content Manager
Content Manager creates the page
Reviewer edits the page
Publisher launches the page
Ensure consistency.