Module 2: Applying CSS

Basic Information about HTML5

Two resources that provide basic information about HTML5, including available tags, formatting rules, the separation of form and content, etc.

• - The World's Largest Web Developer Site was chosen because the website has a professional appearance, is easy to use with the left navigation bar that allows for quick selection of specific HTML topics, and the information is broken down step-by-step and appears easy to understand for beginners. Copyright 1999-2016 by Refsnes Data, specific authors unknown, last accessed 01 May 2016.
• - Lessons for Beginners in Plain English was chosen for due to it's professional appearance and because it is specifically tailored to beginners. It also contains a left navigation bar with specific tags listed so that a user can easily find and learn about what that tag does and how to use it. Copyright 2016 by Duncan Aitken, specific date of creation unknown, last accessed on 01 May 2016.

Basic Information about CSS

Two resources that provide basic information about CSS, possibly including properties and values, application of CSS to HTML documents, accessibility, standards-based design, etc.

• - Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Tutorials and Tips was chosen for the vast amount of information available. It is understandable for beginners, but appears to be complex enough that intermediate users could gather useful skills from it as well. The site also includes information on several other aspects of building a website, including other programming languages, use of WYSIWYG applications, domain names, web hosts, etc. Copyright 2002-2016 by Christopher Heng, last updated 19 April 2016, specific date of creation unknown, last accessed on 01 May 2016.
• - unlock your potential was chosen because it offers a large amount of in-depth step-by-step instructions on CSS, including advanced topics, with each lesson listed in a left-side navigation bar. It also allows users to try coding directly in the site with an application at the end of each lesson. Copyright 2003-2008 by Erack Network, specific authors and date of creation unknown, last accessed 01 May 2016.

Basic Information about Color and Design

Two resources that provide basic information about color or design issues.

• - Color Theory for Designers was chosen because not only does it discuss color theory in depth, it includes screenshots of multiple websites with different color schemes in order visually support the information presented. The series contains three extensive parts, each with links available for further reading and research. Created 28 January 2010 by Cameron Chapman, last accessed 01 May 2016.
• was chosen because it offers information other than basic design theories that have been addressed in several other basic website instructional sites by focusing on several design problems. The issues are listed at the top of the page in order to easily find and jump to the topic that the user needs. Last updated November 2002 by Seth B. Noble, exact date of creation unknown, last accessed 01 May 2016.

Basic Information about Images

Two resources that provide basic information about acquiring copyright-free images for use in non-commercial sites.

• - Free High Quality Images was chosen because it offers over 630K free stock photos, vectors, illustrations, and videos, all available under the Creative Commons license which allows for extremely flexible use without need for attribution. The site appears professional and is easy to use, with a familiar search function which then allows for filter methods helpful when finding the perfect image. Copyright 2016, created by Hans Braxmeier and Simon Steinberger, exact dates of creation/updates unknown, last accessed 01 May 2016.
• - a photo & inspiration haven for creatives crushing their path was chosen because the site was specifically designed to collect and distribute images to be used by anyone as long as they follow a few very simple guidelines (like not independently redistributing the image or using them fraudulently). The site has several guest writers and photographers and delivers fair-use images weekly, or more often if a user chooses to pay for a premium account. Created by Allison Lehmen and David Sherry approximately 2014, exact dates of creation and update unknown, last accessed 13 February 2016.