Commas: Use of commas to construct a run-on sentence.
The people in the group are Chris, Anna, and John, and they are ATEC majors at UTD, which is a school in Texas, that is in the United States of America.
Hyphenating words: Inappropriate use of hyphens.
It was a terrible mis-understanding.
Semi-colons: Use of them when colons or commas would be more acceptable.
There was a fire in the building; the man went inside anyway.
Colons: Using them like semi-colons.
There wasn't a more reasonable explanation for what had happened: they decided to believe him.
Quotation marks: Using double-quotes where single-quotes are needed.
The reporter told me, "When I interviewed the quarterback, he said they simply "played a better game.""
That/which: Using one where the other should be used.
There was a bunny in the petshop, which was very fluffy.
Run-on sentences: Sentences that go on too long.
The people in the group are Chris, Anna, and John, and they are ATEC majors at UTD, which is a school in Texas, that is in the United States of America.
Tense issues: Mixing past and present tense.
There was a fancy car that is red.
1st/2nd/3rd person shifts: No consistent perspective.
The ocean contains rich minerals that washed down from rivers and streams.
A/An: Using "an" instead of "a."
Receiving the medal was a honor.
-Chris Bell, John Morehead, Anna Owens.
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Finding online literature
Example 1: The Dionaea House
A collection of emails from a man investigating the mysteries of an enigmatic old house.
http://www.dionaea-house.com/default.htm
Example 2: Ted's Caving Page
The story of a spelunker and the odd things he discovers in a remote cave.
http://www.holyshiite.com/caver/
Example 3: Dreaming Methods
A collection of interactive short stories covering various subjects.
http://www.dreamingmethods.com/
A collection of emails from a man investigating the mysteries of an enigmatic old house.
http://www.dionaea-house.com/default.htm
Example 2: Ted's Caving Page
The story of a spelunker and the odd things he discovers in a remote cave.
http://www.holyshiite.com/caver/
Example 3: Dreaming Methods
A collection of interactive short stories covering various subjects.
http://www.dreamingmethods.com/
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in thirty seconds.
Elizabeth falls into water, medallion sends out signal to pirates.
Black Pearl arrives and attacks Port Royale, kidnaps Elizabeth, curse revealed.
Jack and Will go to save Elizabeth, "We must save her!", "It's my ship!".
Naval battle between Black Pearl and commandeered ship.
Barbosa discovers Will is the one he needs to break the curse.
Land and sea battle between protagonists, British navy, cursed sailors.
Will breaks the curse with his blood, Jack tricks Barbosa and defeats him.
-Chris Bell, Daniel Lipschitz, Anna Owens, John Morhead
Black Pearl arrives and attacks Port Royale, kidnaps Elizabeth, curse revealed.
Jack and Will go to save Elizabeth, "We must save her!", "It's my ship!".
Naval battle between Black Pearl and commandeered ship.
Barbosa discovers Will is the one he needs to break the curse.
Land and sea battle between protagonists, British navy, cursed sailors.
Will breaks the curse with his blood, Jack tricks Barbosa and defeats him.
-Chris Bell, Daniel Lipschitz, Anna Owens, John Morhead
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Group 4 - FAQ assignment
The Arts and Technology program at UTD is mostly in its infancy, less than a decade old, but brings to bear industry-recognized equipment and training with which students may acquire jobs in the emerging fields of 2D and 3D art. From the ATEC official website, "it will prepare students for a wide range of careers that involve digital content design and development." The motion capture (MoCap) laboratory, with which students can capture the real, physical motion of the body for 3D animations, on campus is the third most sophisticated motion capture facility in the United States.
Students and parents often have many questions in regards to the ATEC program, below are the most frequently asked.
For incoming freshman:
What does ATEC mean to me? - ATEC is the abbreviation for Arts and Technology. Within the Arts and Technology curriculum, students will find engaging classes covering a variety of subjects and material relevant to the field.
What financial aid options are available? - Students can apply for standard student loans in addition to grants and other such programs to assist them with paying for their tuition. There are also scholarship options for students who qualify.
What will I be working with and doing in ATEC? - ATEC majors will work with a variety of programs, including Dreamweaver for web-design and Maya for 3D design and animation. Students will create projects based on real-world criteria to prepare them for their future jobs.
What student groups are based within the ATEC program? - The ATEC program has a number of interesting groups students may become a part of. The ATEC labs, loaded with the latest hardware and software for the field, play host to many of the student groups for development and homework groups.
What jobs have ATEC majors gone on to hold? - Graduates of the ATEC program have gone on to enjoy lucrative careers in animation, game design, advertising design, and many others.
For the general public:
What is ATEC? - The ATEC program is a recent addition to the schools at the University of Texas at Dallas. It encompasses the emerging and expanding fields brought to light by the progression of technology.
What classes and activities will a student engage in within ATEC? - Students will be engaged in design classes across the board, ranging from 2D advertising design and typography to 3D applications and animation. Outside of typical curriculum, students can join student organizations and participate in the academic community.
What housing options are provided to ATEC students? - The Waterview Apartments are available to students for on-campus housing, should the student require it. This provides an advantage to students in that they have no need for personal transportation. The apartments come with a pool and a clubhouse.
How qualified are the professors and how accessible are they to students? - The professors are drawn directly from the field, as experts in their professions. Ranging from advertising designers to industry-employed 3D artists, you can trust our instructors know what they're doing.
What additional materials will an ATEC student need? - Students will require little more than the standard books associated with their classes, however it is highly beneficial for the student to own copies of the different software titles as well as a laptop computer. The students, and the parents of the students, will enjoy a student discount for these materials and are encouraged to take advantage of it.
Students and parents often have many questions in regards to the ATEC program, below are the most frequently asked.
For incoming freshman:
What does ATEC mean to me? - ATEC is the abbreviation for Arts and Technology. Within the Arts and Technology curriculum, students will find engaging classes covering a variety of subjects and material relevant to the field.
What financial aid options are available? - Students can apply for standard student loans in addition to grants and other such programs to assist them with paying for their tuition. There are also scholarship options for students who qualify.
What will I be working with and doing in ATEC? - ATEC majors will work with a variety of programs, including Dreamweaver for web-design and Maya for 3D design and animation. Students will create projects based on real-world criteria to prepare them for their future jobs.
What student groups are based within the ATEC program? - The ATEC program has a number of interesting groups students may become a part of. The ATEC labs, loaded with the latest hardware and software for the field, play host to many of the student groups for development and homework groups.
What jobs have ATEC majors gone on to hold? - Graduates of the ATEC program have gone on to enjoy lucrative careers in animation, game design, advertising design, and many others.
For the general public:
What is ATEC? - The ATEC program is a recent addition to the schools at the University of Texas at Dallas. It encompasses the emerging and expanding fields brought to light by the progression of technology.
What classes and activities will a student engage in within ATEC? - Students will be engaged in design classes across the board, ranging from 2D advertising design and typography to 3D applications and animation. Outside of typical curriculum, students can join student organizations and participate in the academic community.
What housing options are provided to ATEC students? - The Waterview Apartments are available to students for on-campus housing, should the student require it. This provides an advantage to students in that they have no need for personal transportation. The apartments come with a pool and a clubhouse.
How qualified are the professors and how accessible are they to students? - The professors are drawn directly from the field, as experts in their professions. Ranging from advertising designers to industry-employed 3D artists, you can trust our instructors know what they're doing.
What additional materials will an ATEC student need? - Students will require little more than the standard books associated with their classes, however it is highly beneficial for the student to own copies of the different software titles as well as a laptop computer. The students, and the parents of the students, will enjoy a student discount for these materials and are encouraged to take advantage of it.
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Group 4 - Instructional assignment
Text messaging for a Cingular LG cellular phone:
In order to send a text message via a cellular phone, you must first own a cellular phone, and be able to locate it. Once you have located it, open the phone. This is typically achieved by gripping the top and bottom portions separately and pulling the device apart. Gently though, as too much force will break your cell phone and you will need to purchase a new one before being able to send a text message.
Next, it is essential to ensure your phone is capable of operation. This entails checking the battery life on your phone, as well as ensuring you have adequate coverage to send text messages, and the required reception to connect to the phone network. See also the above step in insuring that you do not accidentally break your phone.
Once you have ensured your phone can actually send text messages, push the menu button located at the top left corner of the cell phone pad. this will open up the Menu. In the menu will be many different options, Scroll to the Messages button and hit OK, which is the upper left corner button.
In the Messages Menu scroll down to the Text Messages button and hit OK. Select the first tab entitled "New Message" and hit ok again.
Compose your message by using the letters written on the numerical pad. Each number had 2 to 3 letters on the pad accompanying it. To select the letter push the button how ever many times until you select the right one. For example, to get the letter O, hit the number 6 three times until the letter o is displayed on the screen. By hitting the # key (located at the bottom of the number pad) it will change the letter to the opposite form it was in - for instance a lower case letter will be changed to upper case. Spaces can be made by hitting the number 0 in the middle bottom of the phone.
When you are finished composing your messages hit the option button, which is the top right button. Choose the Send to Number option by hitting OK. You are given the choice of typing in the number you want to send the message to, or you can select from your contacts list. To select from your contacts list, hit OK and scroll down until you find who you want to send the message to. Hit OK and it will return you to the previous menu. Then after the number is selected hit the Send button.
Pending a message telling you the text has been sent, you have successfully sent your text message. Once the message is sent you are given the option to "Save to Sent" which will save your sent message into your sent folder. Choose yes or no by scrolling with the arrows then hit ok. You are returned to the text message menu and you may close the phone or send another message.
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Bonus!
Phones these days are becoming absolutely saturated with frivolous gadgets and gizmos, and if you bought your phone within the last few years it's very likely that you have a camera attached to it. This section will cover the usage of your camera functions for your phone.
To begin, naturally, ensure that your phone actually has a camera on it. The camera is most often located on the rear of the device, and should have lettering of some sort designating it's function. Proceed no further if you find no such protrusion.
Now that you're sure your camera has a phone, select the camera symbol via the menu keys on your phone. These are centered around the navigation button, which is the middle, circular button near the top of the phone surrounded by a ring of littler buttons.
You should now be in camera mode! Click the menu button to snap a picture, and from the popup menu that appears select "Send". At this point, you have the option to write a message if you wish; please see the previous section for instructions on doing so if you need a review.
If you wish, you can send the image you've taken to contacts already stored within your phone. This function is the default once you select "Send". Simply scroll down to the addresses to which you wish to send your picture.
If the address you wish to send the picture to is not present, you can type in the address. Once you select this option, you will need to press the menu button to change the numbers to letters, then type in the email address using the techniques you learned in the previous article. Once your address is input correctly, scroll down to "Send" and press it.
Congratulations! You've sent a picture. Don't you feel special?
In order to send a text message via a cellular phone, you must first own a cellular phone, and be able to locate it. Once you have located it, open the phone. This is typically achieved by gripping the top and bottom portions separately and pulling the device apart. Gently though, as too much force will break your cell phone and you will need to purchase a new one before being able to send a text message.
Next, it is essential to ensure your phone is capable of operation. This entails checking the battery life on your phone, as well as ensuring you have adequate coverage to send text messages, and the required reception to connect to the phone network. See also the above step in insuring that you do not accidentally break your phone.
Once you have ensured your phone can actually send text messages, push the menu button located at the top left corner of the cell phone pad. this will open up the Menu. In the menu will be many different options, Scroll to the Messages button and hit OK, which is the upper left corner button.
In the Messages Menu scroll down to the Text Messages button and hit OK. Select the first tab entitled "New Message" and hit ok again.
Compose your message by using the letters written on the numerical pad. Each number had 2 to 3 letters on the pad accompanying it. To select the letter push the button how ever many times until you select the right one. For example, to get the letter O, hit the number 6 three times until the letter o is displayed on the screen. By hitting the # key (located at the bottom of the number pad) it will change the letter to the opposite form it was in - for instance a lower case letter will be changed to upper case. Spaces can be made by hitting the number 0 in the middle bottom of the phone.
When you are finished composing your messages hit the option button, which is the top right button. Choose the Send to Number option by hitting OK. You are given the choice of typing in the number you want to send the message to, or you can select from your contacts list. To select from your contacts list, hit OK and scroll down until you find who you want to send the message to. Hit OK and it will return you to the previous menu. Then after the number is selected hit the Send button.
Pending a message telling you the text has been sent, you have successfully sent your text message. Once the message is sent you are given the option to "Save to Sent" which will save your sent message into your sent folder. Choose yes or no by scrolling with the arrows then hit ok. You are returned to the text message menu and you may close the phone or send another message.
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Bonus!
Phones these days are becoming absolutely saturated with frivolous gadgets and gizmos, and if you bought your phone within the last few years it's very likely that you have a camera attached to it. This section will cover the usage of your camera functions for your phone.
To begin, naturally, ensure that your phone actually has a camera on it. The camera is most often located on the rear of the device, and should have lettering of some sort designating it's function. Proceed no further if you find no such protrusion.
Now that you're sure your camera has a phone, select the camera symbol via the menu keys on your phone. These are centered around the navigation button, which is the middle, circular button near the top of the phone surrounded by a ring of littler buttons.
You should now be in camera mode! Click the menu button to snap a picture, and from the popup menu that appears select "Send". At this point, you have the option to write a message if you wish; please see the previous section for instructions on doing so if you need a review.
If you wish, you can send the image you've taken to contacts already stored within your phone. This function is the default once you select "Send". Simply scroll down to the addresses to which you wish to send your picture.
If the address you wish to send the picture to is not present, you can type in the address. Once you select this option, you will need to press the menu button to change the numbers to letters, then type in the email address using the techniques you learned in the previous article. Once your address is input correctly, scroll down to "Send" and press it.
Congratulations! You've sent a picture. Don't you feel special?
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Exercise 6.4 - Chris and Daniel
Value - www.apple.com/iphone
Reciprocation - www.producttestpanel.com
Commitment/Consistancy - www.delgadoguitars.com
Social proof - www.jennycraig.com
Liking - direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/red
Authority - www.apple.com/iphone
Scarcity - http://www.1on1computerhelp.com/retailoffer.htm
Value: The Apple iPhone claims to be a device fit to replace your phone, mp3 player, portable video player, and internet device. Since the product has yet to be released, this can be mostlyconsidered as hype. We don't recommend the product as it is yet another overpriced chunk of plastic saturating the electronicsmarket.
Reciprocation: For a little bit of time and cooperation, the siteclaims the user can recieve all manner of extravegant electronics;from televisions to ipods and cameras. The site expects the user to"evaluate" the products they recieve in return for being able to keep what they "evaluate".
Commitment/Consistancy: The Delgado brand reinforces itself as awholesome, reliable source of acoustic guitars by stating that it'sbeen a family business since 1928, also using the phrase "Handmade with integrity." This also lends to their consistancy. Their qualityassurance lends confidence to the buyer and browser, that this is theguitar they want to buy and play.
Social proof: Kirstie Alley is enlisted as a success story andcelebrity endorser to help the customer feel confident that theirservice will be effective. Additionally, there are stories from customers of the service who have lost a large amount of weight to help drive the point home.
Liking: The site makes the visitor feel as if they're being helpfuland philanthropic, helping to eliminate aids in Africa by buying thisparticular phone. With bold red text, the company declares simply "HELP ELIMINATE AIDS IN AFRICA" to help the person understand the promotion.
Authority: The iPhone helps convey authority in its brand by tellingthe customer exactly how revolutionary the new forthcoming device willbe. The contrived CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, is also on hand to strengthenthe message of his revolutionary device. Groups of people have alreadyenthralled themselves in the device, so the marketing and authorityput forth have an obvious effect.
Scarcity: The site illustrates scarcity by simply telling the viewerthat their offer is only available for a limited time. The scarcity comesfrom the conglomeration of services offered for an uncommonly low price.The way they employ scarcity isn't incredibly impressive and isn't likelyto work on all customers, but the principles are there.
Reciprocation - www.producttestpanel.com
Commitment/Consistancy - www.delgadoguitars.com
Social proof - www.jennycraig.com
Liking - direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/red
Authority - www.apple.com/iphone
Scarcity - http://www.1on1computerhelp.com/retailoffer.htm
Value: The Apple iPhone claims to be a device fit to replace your phone, mp3 player, portable video player, and internet device. Since the product has yet to be released, this can be mostlyconsidered as hype. We don't recommend the product as it is yet another overpriced chunk of plastic saturating the electronicsmarket.
Reciprocation: For a little bit of time and cooperation, the siteclaims the user can recieve all manner of extravegant electronics;from televisions to ipods and cameras. The site expects the user to"evaluate" the products they recieve in return for being able to keep what they "evaluate".
Commitment/Consistancy: The Delgado brand reinforces itself as awholesome, reliable source of acoustic guitars by stating that it'sbeen a family business since 1928, also using the phrase "Handmade with integrity." This also lends to their consistancy. Their qualityassurance lends confidence to the buyer and browser, that this is theguitar they want to buy and play.
Social proof: Kirstie Alley is enlisted as a success story andcelebrity endorser to help the customer feel confident that theirservice will be effective. Additionally, there are stories from customers of the service who have lost a large amount of weight to help drive the point home.
Liking: The site makes the visitor feel as if they're being helpfuland philanthropic, helping to eliminate aids in Africa by buying thisparticular phone. With bold red text, the company declares simply "HELP ELIMINATE AIDS IN AFRICA" to help the person understand the promotion.
Authority: The iPhone helps convey authority in its brand by tellingthe customer exactly how revolutionary the new forthcoming device willbe. The contrived CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, is also on hand to strengthenthe message of his revolutionary device. Groups of people have alreadyenthralled themselves in the device, so the marketing and authorityput forth have an obvious effect.
Scarcity: The site illustrates scarcity by simply telling the viewerthat their offer is only available for a limited time. The scarcity comesfrom the conglomeration of services offered for an uncommonly low price.The way they employ scarcity isn't incredibly impressive and isn't likelyto work on all customers, but the principles are there.
Exercise 6.4: Scavenger Hunt
1. Value - www.overstock.com
What value is offered? Items that are no longer in department stores or are discontinued are sold at an extremely low price.
Is it "real" or is just hype? The prices are a lot better than what you would pay in department stores
Would you recommend it? Yes. You get good quality products at much lower prices then originally offered.
2. Reciprocation - www.google.com
What does the site claim to have given visitors? its the best available search engine
What does it expect in return? customer loyalty, people returning again and again to use their services
3. Commitment and Consistency - www.ford.com
How does the site illustrate or describe its commitment to customers? By concentrating on safety and other aspects that would keep the customer returning to Ford when its time to purchase a new car.
What has the brand or organization been consistent about? commitment to customers and constantly trying to improve the cars they produce.
How and why are customers supposed to be committed to their product? Ford has a loyal fanbase, especially with truck owners. They try to sell the concept that once you get a ford vehicle you never change brands.
4. Social Proof - www.apple.com
How does the site demonstrate that its product or service has won popularity among people we identify with or look up to? The iPod is an extremely successful product and is one of the defining products of our generation. The ads on the website for the ipod are very successful at targeting their audience for example, the silhouettes in the commercial can represent anyone.
5. Liking - www.folgers.com
How does the site's writing create a warm feeling in visitors? The home page displays multiple "warm" images like a cup of coffee with biscotti and a man drinking his first cup of coffee in the morning.
How do images and text make the company likable? the images make the user want to drink their coffee and that its something that can soothe them in the morning. The warm colors of the website also assist in making the user very comfortable when browsing the site.
6. Authority - www.nikebasketball.com
What authority figure or figures have been employed to instill confidence in customers/vistors? In their new advertisement, Nike has gathered current popular basketball players that are referred to as "the second coming" and is selling their shoes through them. Players like Tony Parker, Steve Nash, and LeBron James are all in the advertisement.
Are they genuine authorities or contrived? In the basketball community these are the best players, but they aren't authority figures to those who aren't interested in basketball.
7. Scarcity - http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com/
How does the site create a feeling of scarcity? it advertises that their DVDs of certain movies will only be available for a short time and will then be put "in the disney vault" and the consumer will be unable to buy it.
What is scarce? Their movie releases
What is it important to "act now"? because you will not be able to purchase the product for a while
Does the sites use of the scarcity principle work? yes, their sales usually go up when those ads are displayed, even though the product is still available on sites like ebay.
Mary Ann, Anna, & John
What value is offered? Items that are no longer in department stores or are discontinued are sold at an extremely low price.
Is it "real" or is just hype? The prices are a lot better than what you would pay in department stores
Would you recommend it? Yes. You get good quality products at much lower prices then originally offered.
2. Reciprocation - www.google.com
What does the site claim to have given visitors? its the best available search engine
What does it expect in return? customer loyalty, people returning again and again to use their services
3. Commitment and Consistency - www.ford.com
How does the site illustrate or describe its commitment to customers? By concentrating on safety and other aspects that would keep the customer returning to Ford when its time to purchase a new car.
What has the brand or organization been consistent about? commitment to customers and constantly trying to improve the cars they produce.
How and why are customers supposed to be committed to their product? Ford has a loyal fanbase, especially with truck owners. They try to sell the concept that once you get a ford vehicle you never change brands.
4. Social Proof - www.apple.com
How does the site demonstrate that its product or service has won popularity among people we identify with or look up to? The iPod is an extremely successful product and is one of the defining products of our generation. The ads on the website for the ipod are very successful at targeting their audience for example, the silhouettes in the commercial can represent anyone.
5. Liking - www.folgers.com
How does the site's writing create a warm feeling in visitors? The home page displays multiple "warm" images like a cup of coffee with biscotti and a man drinking his first cup of coffee in the morning.
How do images and text make the company likable? the images make the user want to drink their coffee and that its something that can soothe them in the morning. The warm colors of the website also assist in making the user very comfortable when browsing the site.
6. Authority - www.nikebasketball.com
What authority figure or figures have been employed to instill confidence in customers/vistors? In their new advertisement, Nike has gathered current popular basketball players that are referred to as "the second coming" and is selling their shoes through them. Players like Tony Parker, Steve Nash, and LeBron James are all in the advertisement.
Are they genuine authorities or contrived? In the basketball community these are the best players, but they aren't authority figures to those who aren't interested in basketball.
7. Scarcity - http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com/
How does the site create a feeling of scarcity? it advertises that their DVDs of certain movies will only be available for a short time and will then be put "in the disney vault" and the consumer will be unable to buy it.
What is scarce? Their movie releases
What is it important to "act now"? because you will not be able to purchase the product for a while
Does the sites use of the scarcity principle work? yes, their sales usually go up when those ads are displayed, even though the product is still available on sites like ebay.
Mary Ann, Anna, & John
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Metaphorical Web Pages
1. www.serenitymovies.com
Conceptually this web site is very easy to navigate, but it isn't very intuitive. For most of the buttons, you are required to roll over them to find their purpose. Also, if you are looking for something in particular it would be rather difficult. Some of the buttons don't look like buttons, so that can be confusing.
The web site has a really nice style, that matches the show and the movie. The controls look similar to those of the ship. Also, the flash animations all look really good.
2. www.jacksonpollock.org
This web site is very simple, it is a virtual canvas. It makes it very easy to create works of art that are similar to Pollock's. Even though this web site is fun to visit, it has no links, and shows no information. If you didn't know who Jackson Pollock was, it would be pretty pointless and stupid.
3. www.mystrevelation.com/us
Myst revelation is a metaphorical realm you can travel through and discover interesting objects along the way. The color scheme is highly coordinated, and helps work with the theme of the web site. It is fairly easy to navigate, but if you do have trouble there is a help mode to guide you. It may take some time to get used to the navigation if you haven't played the game, but once you figure it out, it is relatively simple.
Conceptually this web site is very easy to navigate, but it isn't very intuitive. For most of the buttons, you are required to roll over them to find their purpose. Also, if you are looking for something in particular it would be rather difficult. Some of the buttons don't look like buttons, so that can be confusing.
The web site has a really nice style, that matches the show and the movie. The controls look similar to those of the ship. Also, the flash animations all look really good.
2. www.jacksonpollock.org
This web site is very simple, it is a virtual canvas. It makes it very easy to create works of art that are similar to Pollock's. Even though this web site is fun to visit, it has no links, and shows no information. If you didn't know who Jackson Pollock was, it would be pretty pointless and stupid.
3. www.mystrevelation.com/us
Myst revelation is a metaphorical realm you can travel through and discover interesting objects along the way. The color scheme is highly coordinated, and helps work with the theme of the web site. It is fairly easy to navigate, but if you do have trouble there is a help mode to guide you. It may take some time to get used to the navigation if you haven't played the game, but once you figure it out, it is relatively simple.
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Chapter 3 assigment
- Yes
- You can read it on one page
- Has not been copied or mirrored
- Cat training article
6. It is much higher than we had anticipated. On a professional level, there is a high respect for intellectual property. This respect is significantly lower on personal web-space.
-Daniel, Chris, John
1/30 Exercise
Exercise 3.1 - Text and Intellectual Property
Good:
1. http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/30/grammys.police.reut/
1. yes
2. all on one page, shorter article
3. did not find the exact text copied word for word, but many articles had the same heading "Last month the band's label A&M Records, which is owned by Universal Music, said in a statement that they would mark the year somehow."
2. http://www.macrumors.com
1. no print friendly version
2. each news article is fully contained in its own box and you scroll to read multiple news stories
3. did not find the exact text copied anywhere "Apple has released the promised 802.11n Enabler for compatible Macs"
3. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/012907dntswdropouts.7650b4.html
1. yes
2. all on one page, medium length article
3. found the exact text on multiple pages, the article was written by AP and they say at the bottom "Information from San Antonio Express-News" example: http://www.texasnationalpress.com/texlog/article.php?story=20070128115209898&mode=print
4. http://www.starpulse.com/news/
1. no
2. there's a "read more" link where the entire article is displayed, but its still a short article
3. did not find the exact text copied anywhere
Mary Ann & Anna
Good:
1. http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/30/grammys.police.reut/
1. yes
2. all on one page, shorter article
3. did not find the exact text copied word for word, but many articles had the same heading "Last month the band's label A&M Records, which is owned by Universal Music, said in a statement that they would mark the year somehow."
2. http://www.macrumors.com
1. no print friendly version
2. each news article is fully contained in its own box and you scroll to read multiple news stories
3. did not find the exact text copied anywhere "Apple has released the promised 802.11n Enabler for compatible Macs"
3. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/012907dntswdropouts.7650b4.html
1. yes
2. all on one page, medium length article
3. found the exact text on multiple pages, the article was written by AP and they say at the bottom "Information from San Antonio Express-News" example: http://www.texasnationalpress.com/texlog/article.php?story=20070128115209898&mode=print
4. http://www.starpulse.com/news/
1. no
2. there's a "read more" link where the entire article is displayed, but its still a short article
3. did not find the exact text copied anywhere
Mary Ann & Anna
الأحد، ٢٨ يناير ٢٠٠٧
Tuesday class
I know Janet mention that we'll have a group meeting in class to go over our home page layout but I'm not quiet clear about picking a site and discuss what we like and don't like about it? Isn't that part of 5 pages research?
الثلاثاء، ٢٣ يناير ٢٠٠٧
pre-Web proposal
The type of website that I'll be working on will be about photography, more specific for serious upcoming photographers, general non-serious photographers still can check out the site since it'll include several information or topic that might interest them. I've done some research of other similar sites only to find there aren't many. In similar to other sites, this site will include wide range of information on professional cameras and related products along with customers reviews/rating, as well as on-line video courses and course offer in all local communities. There will be users interactive through blogs and forums, galleries where they can show-off their best work. There will be past history on photography, well known/notable photographers.
What this site has to offer that other related sites didn't will be on-line chat with photography expert/instruct0rs voluntary to go on-line and answer any questions that upcoming and newbie photographers have, and there will be voting for photo of the month and winner will receive gift card to any photography stores of their choice.
They would prefer this site over others because this site will have more information and the pros/cons on BOTH tradition film and digital camera, which most other sites only include one or other. There'll be wide range of on-line videos of different topics such as darkroom printing process and how to shoot pictures like pro, etc.
It may start off slow but once users find out about lot of free information, free basic on-line training video, and be able to interact with expert/instructors on-line, and so on, traffic to this site will most likely increase. There'll be several volunteers helping out with keeping site up to date, each will take turn and have own responsibilities.
What this site has to offer that other related sites didn't will be on-line chat with photography expert/instruct0rs voluntary to go on-line and answer any questions that upcoming and newbie photographers have, and there will be voting for photo of the month and winner will receive gift card to any photography stores of their choice.
They would prefer this site over others because this site will have more information and the pros/cons on BOTH tradition film and digital camera, which most other sites only include one or other. There'll be wide range of on-line videos of different topics such as darkroom printing process and how to shoot pictures like pro, etc.
It may start off slow but once users find out about lot of free information, free basic on-line training video, and be able to interact with expert/instructors on-line, and so on, traffic to this site will most likely increase. There'll be several volunteers helping out with keeping site up to date, each will take turn and have own responsibilities.
Website Purpose Analysis-In the life of a college student w./out cable
In the life of a college student w./out cable : my opinion on hit tv shows on regular broadcasting networks:
1.) How many other sites can you find resemble yours or serve the same function?
Actually, I noticed when searching for college students without cable, there was nothing really specifically the same. There are however informational sites, but not entertainment sites. But I do know there are sites about tv and blogs out there.
2.) What will your site do that is similar to other related sites? It gives my opinion (like a lot of blogs do) of television shows.
3.) What will your site provide or do that is different from other related sites? It is more personal, from a college student's perspective about my opinions of big shows I like (and shows that I am able to survive without cable).
4.) Why will people prefer your site over those already uploaded to the World Wide Web? Because college students (and even non-college students) will be able to identify with shows on tv. A lot of us enjoy tv and most do have regular tv stations.
5.) Why will you want to keep maintaining your site for atleast two years? Because tv shows constantly change and my perspectives of shows might change. It is important I update them with my opinion of shows that are currently being broadcast.
6.) Who might want to be involved in helping run and maintain your site? Why? for how long? I think someone who also enjoys tv and understands as a college student what it is like not having such things as cable-so someone else that can relate and share their viewpoints. Because it is important to share views, because everyone thinks differently. If I did have someone help, I am not sure for how long-I guess however long they wanted to. The longer is always better for everyone, because multiple people can help keep it updated.
7.) How many people do you expect to be "hitting" your site regularly? Mostly college students and really anyone who enjoys reading about tv shows.
8.) Why will they visit your pages? Because they want to know what a college student thinks of the big shows out there.
9.) What will keep them coming back? They will want to receive more scope of the variety of interesting shows out there on the big regular networks like fox, nbc, abc, cbs, cw, etc.
1.) How many other sites can you find resemble yours or serve the same function?
Actually, I noticed when searching for college students without cable, there was nothing really specifically the same. There are however informational sites, but not entertainment sites. But I do know there are sites about tv and blogs out there.
2.) What will your site do that is similar to other related sites? It gives my opinion (like a lot of blogs do) of television shows.
3.) What will your site provide or do that is different from other related sites? It is more personal, from a college student's perspective about my opinions of big shows I like (and shows that I am able to survive without cable).
4.) Why will people prefer your site over those already uploaded to the World Wide Web? Because college students (and even non-college students) will be able to identify with shows on tv. A lot of us enjoy tv and most do have regular tv stations.
5.) Why will you want to keep maintaining your site for atleast two years? Because tv shows constantly change and my perspectives of shows might change. It is important I update them with my opinion of shows that are currently being broadcast.
6.) Who might want to be involved in helping run and maintain your site? Why? for how long? I think someone who also enjoys tv and understands as a college student what it is like not having such things as cable-so someone else that can relate and share their viewpoints. Because it is important to share views, because everyone thinks differently. If I did have someone help, I am not sure for how long-I guess however long they wanted to. The longer is always better for everyone, because multiple people can help keep it updated.
7.) How many people do you expect to be "hitting" your site regularly? Mostly college students and really anyone who enjoys reading about tv shows.
8.) Why will they visit your pages? Because they want to know what a college student thinks of the big shows out there.
9.) What will keep them coming back? They will want to receive more scope of the variety of interesting shows out there on the big regular networks like fox, nbc, abc, cbs, cw, etc.
Website Purpose Analysis - A Spurs Fan Stuck In Dallas
1. How many other sites can you find that resemble yours or serve the same purpose?
While there are many fan sites about the Spurs, I can't seem to find any with the "stuck in Dallas" aspect. Lucky them.
2. What will your site do that is similar to other related sites?
Provide scores, commentary of the game, some player info, and the occasional trade rumor.
3. What will your site provide or do that is different to other related sites?
The whole focus on being a Spurs fan in Dallas is really different. I'll be able to give a completely different point of view than most fans who are located in SA and are able to watch the games whenever they're on and get Spurs news 24/7, which is practically impossible here in Mavs City. I'll also focus on how I cope with living in the rival city and having to see or hear something about the Mavs all the time, especially since their famous choke in the finals last year.
4. Why will people prefer your site over those already uploaded to the WWW?
My humorous look at life in Dallas as a Spurs fan should offer something different to readers and hopefully spark an interest in wanting to come back to read my commentary, especially as the finals get nearer and the rivalry heats up.
5. Why will you want to keep maintaining your site for at least two years?
The NBA won't end anytime soon and as long as the Spurs are team I'll love them. Now if I move from Dallas that will completely kill my idea, but that can be handled if the situation arises.
6. Who might want to be involved in helping run and maintain your site?
Other Spurs fans who feel the pain of being here in Dallas and dealing with the Mavs and Mavs fans. We have to group together! :)
7. How many people do you expect to be hitting your site regularly?
Truthfully not that many, this is a personal site and the web is a pretty busy place. Probably just my friends and family and fellow students in this class.
8. Why will they visit your page?
This question is pretty redundant but I'll answer anyways. I have a unique concept for a website and it installs some humor into sports and a different POV than what's online now. Spurs fans will be able to understand my pain, and Dallas fans will probably mock me. It's fun for all.
9. What will keep them coming back?
As long as there's a Spurs/Mavs rivalry I'll be writing about it and people will want to read it.
note: no offense to any Mavs fans on this blog ;)
While there are many fan sites about the Spurs, I can't seem to find any with the "stuck in Dallas" aspect. Lucky them.
2. What will your site do that is similar to other related sites?
Provide scores, commentary of the game, some player info, and the occasional trade rumor.
3. What will your site provide or do that is different to other related sites?
The whole focus on being a Spurs fan in Dallas is really different. I'll be able to give a completely different point of view than most fans who are located in SA and are able to watch the games whenever they're on and get Spurs news 24/7, which is practically impossible here in Mavs City. I'll also focus on how I cope with living in the rival city and having to see or hear something about the Mavs all the time, especially since their famous choke in the finals last year.
4. Why will people prefer your site over those already uploaded to the WWW?
My humorous look at life in Dallas as a Spurs fan should offer something different to readers and hopefully spark an interest in wanting to come back to read my commentary, especially as the finals get nearer and the rivalry heats up.
5. Why will you want to keep maintaining your site for at least two years?
The NBA won't end anytime soon and as long as the Spurs are team I'll love them. Now if I move from Dallas that will completely kill my idea, but that can be handled if the situation arises.
6. Who might want to be involved in helping run and maintain your site?
Other Spurs fans who feel the pain of being here in Dallas and dealing with the Mavs and Mavs fans. We have to group together! :)
7. How many people do you expect to be hitting your site regularly?
Truthfully not that many, this is a personal site and the web is a pretty busy place. Probably just my friends and family and fellow students in this class.
8. Why will they visit your page?
This question is pretty redundant but I'll answer anyways. I have a unique concept for a website and it installs some humor into sports and a different POV than what's online now. Spurs fans will be able to understand my pain, and Dallas fans will probably mock me. It's fun for all.
9. What will keep them coming back?
As long as there's a Spurs/Mavs rivalry I'll be writing about it and people will want to read it.
note: no offense to any Mavs fans on this blog ;)
Website Purpose Analysis - TV Top 5
1. How many site are like mine?
5 good one, the rest is mostly useless crap
2. What does my site have in common with these sites?
My site will also show listings of TV shows, and TV news
3. How will my site differ?
My site will only have TV listings for my top 5 things to watch each week
Also, my site will intentionally exclude any TV that I consider crap (i.e. American Idol /Deal or no Deal)
4. Why will people prefer my site?
Once again, it will exclude any TV that I consider crap
5. Why will I keep maintaining my site?
Because TV news changes daily, and my top 5 will change weekly
6. Who do I need help from to run my site?
No one
7. How many people will hit my site regularly?
I expect the number to start out slow, but to ramp up quickly once people realize that my TV selection is far superior to theirs.
8. Why will they visit my page?
So they don't watch only the best TV and filter out the useless garbage.
9. Why will they keep coming back?
They will come back every week so they know to double check their DVR to make sure every show I choose is never missed.
5 good one, the rest is mostly useless crap
2. What does my site have in common with these sites?
My site will also show listings of TV shows, and TV news
3. How will my site differ?
My site will only have TV listings for my top 5 things to watch each week
Also, my site will intentionally exclude any TV that I consider crap (i.e. American Idol /Deal or no Deal)
4. Why will people prefer my site?
Once again, it will exclude any TV that I consider crap
5. Why will I keep maintaining my site?
Because TV news changes daily, and my top 5 will change weekly
6. Who do I need help from to run my site?
No one
7. How many people will hit my site regularly?
I expect the number to start out slow, but to ramp up quickly once people realize that my TV selection is far superior to theirs.
8. Why will they visit my page?
So they don't watch only the best TV and filter out the useless garbage.
9. Why will they keep coming back?
They will come back every week so they know to double check their DVR to make sure every show I choose is never missed.
Website pitch - Chris Bell
My website will focus primarily on virtual environments, mostly games, in order to keep me near the interests of my major and the activities of my free time. I will look at various types of virtual environment programs and assess them on various and possibly pretentious levels, from the perspective of both consumer and developer. In addition to that, I will provide small tutorials on how to do nifty little tricks in various programs that I frequent.
Of course, there are many sites with just this purpose in mind and attempting to compete with them right out of the gate would certainly be an exercise in futility; as such, the primary goal of my site will be to share my interests and knowledge with my friends. If there is any usurping of major media corporations to be had, it'll have to wait until later.
The design of the website will be straightforward and simple; minimalist, even. In my estimation it would be just the absense of advertisements that litter other such sites which would hold the interest of readers, and in no capacity do I feel inclined to try and sell adspace anyway. I don't expect the site will be a veritable tsunami of activity, but a few hits a week are expected, and the most likely reason for those visits will be referals directly from me for whatever purpose.
This site will be something of a personal project outside the scope of the class, and as such I will try and keep it running for as long as it holds my interest. I view this as a pristine oppurtunity to improve my writing skills, my web design skills, and my graphic arts skills. This is something i've wanted to do for awhile and simply had no excuse to go through with. If anybody would be involved in helping along with this process, I would expect it would be fellow developers of various background who were friends of mine.
Audience Analysis
The primary age of my expected audience is to be from 18 to around 30; essentially, the cross-section of society in which interest for the subject matter on my site is greatest. I don't expect there to be much disparity between male and female visitors, but I would say that most of the visitors will likely be residents of the United States.
Ethnicity isn't an issue i'm concerned with designing for, nor is religion, and as such I don't have any expectations for what group will be most attracted to my website. For the most part, people who make small fortunes every year probably wouldn't be genuinely interested in what I have to say, so the mid-to-lower income bracket is probably the safest bet.
My website will be structured primarily to appeal to the interests of people such as myself, who enjoy interactive entertainment both as a player and as a developer. Given the initial exposure the website will recieve, i'm sure at least one person will fit into that category. Hopefully, if people find my writings helpful, they will visit perhaps four times a month just to see what's going on.
There won't be much to speak of in the way of controversies, aside perhaps from poorly written garbage seeped in nebulous vocabulary, or maybe the excessive abuse of commas and the maiming of the english literary form. Then again, this is the internet, and you can get that almost anywhere.
On the interaction front, I hope to install some forums on the page as well as a comment system so people can berate me directly and anonymously if they disagree, or shower me with praise and cash if they believe my words are golden.
The lifespan of the site as a serious project will depend on both the strength of my personal interest in the project and the development of a community within it, aided by the forums and comment system. Additionally, the interactive entertainment industry is an ever-expanding field and i'm sure i'll have a great deal to write about for many years, should I feel so inclined.
Of course, there are many sites with just this purpose in mind and attempting to compete with them right out of the gate would certainly be an exercise in futility; as such, the primary goal of my site will be to share my interests and knowledge with my friends. If there is any usurping of major media corporations to be had, it'll have to wait until later.
The design of the website will be straightforward and simple; minimalist, even. In my estimation it would be just the absense of advertisements that litter other such sites which would hold the interest of readers, and in no capacity do I feel inclined to try and sell adspace anyway. I don't expect the site will be a veritable tsunami of activity, but a few hits a week are expected, and the most likely reason for those visits will be referals directly from me for whatever purpose.
This site will be something of a personal project outside the scope of the class, and as such I will try and keep it running for as long as it holds my interest. I view this as a pristine oppurtunity to improve my writing skills, my web design skills, and my graphic arts skills. This is something i've wanted to do for awhile and simply had no excuse to go through with. If anybody would be involved in helping along with this process, I would expect it would be fellow developers of various background who were friends of mine.
Audience Analysis
The primary age of my expected audience is to be from 18 to around 30; essentially, the cross-section of society in which interest for the subject matter on my site is greatest. I don't expect there to be much disparity between male and female visitors, but I would say that most of the visitors will likely be residents of the United States.
Ethnicity isn't an issue i'm concerned with designing for, nor is religion, and as such I don't have any expectations for what group will be most attracted to my website. For the most part, people who make small fortunes every year probably wouldn't be genuinely interested in what I have to say, so the mid-to-lower income bracket is probably the safest bet.
My website will be structured primarily to appeal to the interests of people such as myself, who enjoy interactive entertainment both as a player and as a developer. Given the initial exposure the website will recieve, i'm sure at least one person will fit into that category. Hopefully, if people find my writings helpful, they will visit perhaps four times a month just to see what's going on.
There won't be much to speak of in the way of controversies, aside perhaps from poorly written garbage seeped in nebulous vocabulary, or maybe the excessive abuse of commas and the maiming of the english literary form. Then again, this is the internet, and you can get that almost anywhere.
On the interaction front, I hope to install some forums on the page as well as a comment system so people can berate me directly and anonymously if they disagree, or shower me with praise and cash if they believe my words are golden.
The lifespan of the site as a serious project will depend on both the strength of my personal interest in the project and the development of a community within it, aided by the forums and comment system. Additionally, the interactive entertainment industry is an ever-expanding field and i'm sure i'll have a great deal to write about for many years, should I feel so inclined.
الثلاثاء، ١٦ يناير ٢٠٠٧
"Enough About You" - A post about the hilarity of naming "You" PERSON OF THE YEAR
As most of you know, TIME magazine has named "You" as PERSON OF THE YEAR. Although, I realize that self expression on the internet, blogging, youtube, and all that is creating a new wave of citizen journalism, but that doesn't merit naming "you" as the person of the year. What about all the other people who have given us so much to talk about this year, 2006 has been filled with excitement. How about naming George W. Bush, Dick Chaney, Senator Rumsfeld, or Sacha Baron Cohen person of the year. Yes, I do find all these to be rediculous suggestion for the person of the year, but not quite as rediculous as "YOU."
Group 4 - The exciting world of writing for the web!
This is the blog for group four. Yay!
Among the members of this riveting group of Arts and Technology majors are Chris Bell, Anna Owens, John Moorhead, Daniel Lipschitz, and Mary Ann Arias. We're here to discuss and scrutinize the vastly entertaining subjects of proper internet grammar.
We'll speak our minds when we feel like it!
Among the members of this riveting group of Arts and Technology majors are Chris Bell, Anna Owens, John Moorhead, Daniel Lipschitz, and Mary Ann Arias. We're here to discuss and scrutinize the vastly entertaining subjects of proper internet grammar.
We'll speak our minds when we feel like it!
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