For student Web Assignments apply critical thinking and appropriate criteria to your reports and your Final Exam Interactive Web Questions. ��Here are some starting points:

More entrepreneurs are using the Internet for information to manage their businesses. �More students are also using the net for research and career information. �The Internet offers business owners helpful information, such as economic forecasts, competitive profiles, and updates on marketing trends. �Remember the web is not organized like a library, it is more like having books and other publications all over the floor and not necessarily in any particular order. �You have to use search engines and sort carefully. � Do a site comparison (ie) compare two or more sites on the same topic. ��Some experts indicate that you can trust the Internet, but always apply critical thinking and appropriate criteria in evaluating the information. �Some suggested criteria with suggested questions that you can use �to evaluate a site on a scale of �1 (low) to 5 (high) �or 0%(low) to 100%(high) is as follows:

• Appearance/Design - A professional-looking site can suggest the information is reliable and well-researched, but looks aren't everything, so don't judge a Web site by appearance alone. The site could be a cover-up for a pyramid scheme or other bad business offering. �Assess the sites �layout and presentation. �A well designed site �enhances the information offered. �Does it lead visitors through the information nicely? �Are the pages beautiful, colorful and easy to use? �Does the site use audio, video and original graphics? � Does it have style and functionality? �Rate this 1 low to 5 high.

• Authorship -�Try to learn who wrote the Web pages material. �Try to determine the authors credentials and/or affiliations.If the writers name is missing, be wary. ��Who mounted the information? �What authority or special knowledge does the author have? �Look for the e-mail address. �Rate this 1 low to 5 high.

• Agenda -�Determine why the information is posted. A number of agencies have web sites, so try to determine the organizations agenda. ��Does the site exhibit a bias or slant? �Why has this site been created? �Rate this from1 low to 5 high.

• Current -�Determine if the information is up-to-date. Entrepreneurs, business owners and you as a student want current information. �Is the information timely? �Look for the "last updated" message. �When was the site last updated? � Rate this from 1 low to 5 high.

• Replicate - Verify the information from some other source. �If you plan to use Web site information for financial or other business decisions, search out at least two other references. �Is there someone else on the web or in print that agrees with the information or approach? �Rate this 1 low to 5 high.

• Content Reliability and Accuracy �-� How informative is this site? �Does it cover its topic in a broad, deep complete, thorough �and comprehensive manner.�Is the information useful and accurate. �Consult business experts and reliable business associates about the reliability of a particular web site. �Are additional print and electronic sources used to complement the site? �Are the hyperlinks �relevant and appropriate? �Rate this 1 low to 5 high.

• load time, graghics, images and workable links - Rate this 1 low to 5 high.�

• Overall� - Sum the above individual criteria scores and divide by seven. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

INC *** What Makes a Web Site Great: Inc. Online looked at 277 INC. 500 company sites and picked four that excel at interactivity, clear design, sleek navigation, and integration into off-line sales efforts. The winners: Hoover's, InstallShield, PhotoDisc, and Preferred Technology. We detail why and provide links:

INTERESTING/FUN SITE SEEING AND WEB RESEARCH

Interesting/Fun Site Seeing and Web Research

Web publishing tips

Set aside a regular time every week or month to update your website pages.

Keep your site's "last updated" notice up to date.

Regularly check your links to other sites to make sure they are still live.

If you want visitors to return, keep your images small.

Use the "under construction" sign only for an extremely short time or not at all. �This sign will scare away may visitors.

If you have lost interest in your site, inform the system administrator.

On line sites to help you make and improve your website.

�HTML Resources:

Intermediate Guide to HTML by Greg Nussberger

The HTML Goodies Home PageA great site with news and help on all the laatest HTML advancements as well a suggestions for improving your site.

Introduction to HTML 4.0

HTML Interactive Tutorial for Beginners

Beginner's Guide to HTML Home PageThe most commonly used and most often refered to guide for newbies and novices on the WWW.

Java Script Resources: �

Top Website Selection Processes:

TOP Five Percent Selection Process

Technical Suggestions:

Interactive Technical Tips of the Week(topics to date)

technical Information on:Printing,Saving,techniques and Creating Presentations

Citing Electronic Sources

Browser/Editors: �Consider using a WYSIWYG �Brower/Editor like AOLPRESS 2.0. Free (download) .http://www.aolpress.com.� This AOLPRESS BrowserEditor can help the novice and intermediate user build a web site. by typing on the page, after File-Open ,just like a word processor. �In addition you can learn to use the icons to acess page attributes, images, links,etc. �You can enter HTML code by accessing the Show HTML icon. �For the intermediate to advanced users�there are more advanced editors such as QuickSite 3.0. �SRP $50.00 �This is �also useful for building E-Commerce sites .(download) http://www.sitetech.com.

Publicizing Your Web Site:

• Beginners Central �An interactive tutorial for new internet users. A place to learn about search engines. This site also explains how to improve your website for optimal search engine retrieval.

Enhancing your Web Site

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