CANCELLED
When:
Thursday, September 18, 2014
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
Where: Wieboldt Hall North Entrance, 109, 339 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Cost: NU Employees None*
Contact:
Learning & Organization Development
(847) 467-5081
Group: Office of Human Resources | Talent Development & Well-being
Category: Training
To register, click the “More info” link above
Writing for the web isn't as simple as putting your handbook, brochure or lesson plan online. This hands-on workshop teaches the specific strategies needed to get your message across online.
Key Points
Write for typical web users who scan instead of read.
Use the right tone for this immediate and informal medium.
Repackage institutional language and marketing speak.
Prune your site of unnecessary content.
Write for higher search engine rankings.
Make key information prominent and links visible.
Keep user needs at the forefront of your mind as you write.