Smile! You're on the Internet

A student assignment which will reside on the Internet is worthy of extra attention. At least that is the idea which I tried to stress. You are invited to see the results of my theory by clicking on the copy of the screenshot to the right. The instructions are also provided below to give you a better idea of the required work.

BACKGROUND

The Internet and the World Wide Web offer the opportunity to publish information for a global audience. Whatever text is on your final word processing file will be directly entered on the site. I will not fix any errors, so be sure that the writing is fit for the world to see!

ASSIGNMENT

We will take individual student photos. You are to write personal text to accompany the photographs. It must be written in a style which demonstrates appropriate skills taught during COMM 004 and should be representative of best quality work for each student. This term you must include a graphic which is appropriate and informational. This assignment is due on Monday, August 9, 2004.

1) You may write your rough draft on regular paper or print it and bring it in to be checked during our class breaks in prior weeks.

2) This final copy of this assignment is to be handed in on a removable, computer diskette. If you need to borrow a spare diskette, then please contact me in advance.

MARKING FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

Is approximately 250 to 400 words

Includes linking words, and ‘fluent’ sentence constructions.

Contains clear introductory sentences and paragraph structures.

Has easy-to-see, overall organization

Presents personal views and interesting ideas.

Includes a type of graphic learned in COMM 004.