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Description

Write concise, compelling website copy.

Outline

When writing for the web, "less is more" as readers rapidly scan for the information they seek. 

In this course, you’ll review current and future trends in web writing practices. You’ll learn how to implement a marketing approach in writing effective website copy. You’ll hone your web writing abilities and develop varied skills that include: content development planning, audience focus, content organization that facilitates scanning, web navigation principles, and effective use of headings, titles, labels, and hyperlinks. 

You are encouraged to bring web copy samples. 

Note: This is not a web development course.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • describe how people are currently using the web.
  • take a marketing approach to web copy.
  • plan effective web content.
  • incorporate the tenets of good web writing.
  • apply principles of web navigation and organization to your writing.

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Section Title
Writing for the Web
Type
Online
Days
Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2025 to Feb 07, 2025
Campus
Online (US Central Time)
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Online (US Central Time)
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $440.00
U of MN Employee Discounted Course Fee $220.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Details
Contact: 612-625-2900 or ccapsreg@umn.edu
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