Introduction to HTML

1. Introduction to HTML

2. Browser display HTML Code I want to emphasize this! The difference between HTML code and a browser display: I want to <b>emphasize</b> this!

3. What are Tags? I want to <b>emphasize</b> this! Letters and words that are enclosed in "<" and ">" are called "tags". The <b> tag tells the browser to start applying bold text. The </b> tag means to stop applying bold text.

4. Tags <p>I want to <b>emphasize</b> this!</p> Some tags can be used within other tags. Use lowercase to identify tags Web browsers do not pay attention to formatting or indentation, only tags.

5. <a> Tags <a href=“http://www.uq.edu.au/”>Faculty of Art</a> href is an ‘attribute’ of the a (anchor) tag http:// is necessary to refer to other websites If http:// is omitted then the browser interprets the link as a link to a page on the current site

6. Can we use an html editor?

7. Do I have to memorise a bunch of tags?

9. Viewing the latest information • Needs to be approved • Pages are cached and refreshed every night • Program / plan description, course lists, courses can be refreshed. • 1 of 4 servers • Does not apply to visibility in search results

10. &cache=clear

11. Writing for the web

12. Make it easier for people to skim your web content: • Use short headlines or bold text to draw the eye. • Write short paragraphs. • Start with the conclusion first. • Break up text into smaller paragraphs, bullets and sub-heads. • Add hyperlinks to content to provide more information. • Use 'care' words (words users care about) as opposed to industry jargon or vague words. • Visitors detest marketing speak. Source: http://www.bobjohnsonblog.com/

13. A Bachelor of Arts degree gives you a better understanding of how human beings make, recognise, and argue about life's meaning and the values that support civilisation. A BA graduate is someone who has gained skills and knowledge, not just in a subject area but also in written communication, critical thinking, and problem solving and can apply these skills in many different jobs, careers and life situations. The program provides graduates with highly developed skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding. The program offers courses in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. Students can choose from a wide range of majors, tailoring the degree to suit their own particular career aspirations. The program is also available in dual degree format with a range of other UQ degrees. The honours program requires an additional year and calls for greater specialisation in a chosen area at a high standard of scholarship.

14. A Bachelor of Arts degree gives you a better understanding of how human beings make, recognise, and argue about life's meaning and the values that support civilisation. A BA graduate is someone who has gained skills and knowledge, not just in a subject area but also in written communication, critical thinking, and problem solving and can apply these skills in many different jobs, careers and life situations. • Key features of the BA • Develop skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding. • Study courses in the core disciplines of humanities and social sciences. • Choose from a wide range of majors, tailoring the degree to suit your own particular career aspirations. • Dual degree format available with a range of other UQ degrees. • Honours program available. Requires an additional year and allows for greater specialisation in a chosen area at a high standard of scholarship.

15. Common Gotchas Tags applied throughout the page e.g bold or indents lists that consist of <ul> tags only lists that don’t use the <ul> tag Bits of tags appearing /li> Empty tags (e.g <b><b> </b></b>)

16. Pasting from MS Word • Funny characters e.g ¿ or A • caused by a paste from MS Word • Single quotes ‘ • Double quotes “

17. Questions?