2. Creating Web-pages Introduction to Web-pages Part I: Preparing a Biography

3. What Makes a Good Web-page?  Examples of different web-pages: –http://dogbark.com/customers/directory.php http://dogbark.com/customers/directory.php  Includes web-sites from artists in a variety of fields –http://www.cyberdance.org/sites.html http://www.cyberdance.org/sites.html  Incorporates a number of web-sites from individual dancers and companies throughout the world –http://dancer.com/dance-links/ http://dancer.com/dance-links/  Includes various web-sites from professional dance companies and artists throughout the world

4. What Makes a Good Web-page?  Positive characteristics: –The lay-out of the page is organized –The page is thematic –The pictures entice audience interest –The links allow you to learn more about the company and its goals  Negative characteristics: –The lay-out is disorganized (i.e. too many graphics, inaccessible links, small font, etc) –The page doesn’t give you an accurate representation of the company or its purpose –No contact information

5. Building a Web-page Part I: Biography Part II: Resume Part III: Philosophy Statement Part IV: Contact Information Web-Page

6. Part I: The Biography  What is the purpose of a biography?  What should a biography contain?

7. Purpose of a Biography  A biography provides information on a person’s life and work –http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/fortmosebr andon.html http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/fortmosebr andon.htmlhttp://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/fortmosebr andon.html

8. Purpose of a Biography…  A biography can give credibility to an author –http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/ Science/Scients.htm#K http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/ Science/Scients.htm#Khttp://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/ Science/Scients.htm#K

9. Purpose of a Biography…  And, a biography can provide a means of identifying with the author on a personal level  http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm? page=author&authorID=334 http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm? page=author&authorID=334 http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm? page=author&authorID=334

10. What Should a Biography Contain?  Information about the individual’s life  Accredited works or projects completed by the individual  Honorary awards given to the individual  Personal interests  Academic attributes  Information about the individual’s family  Future plans and/or projects