1.03 Copyrights and Ethics (Web Design 1)

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5. Create your MS Word document, key in the required information, save it as directed, and upload it to your dropbox.
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Addition to MVPS Lesson 1.03

In any research, it is important to properly cite your resources. For this course, please cite your resources in APA format and list them at the bottom of each text page.

Each citation must follow the APA format for the type document used (web page, book, periodical, etc.) This information will only be submitted with your text pages and is a requirement for each text file submitted in lesson 1.06 and other assignments as noted.

1. Visit the following link for documenting sources in APA format: Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/)
2. Notice that it is a “point and click” web site that allows you to key in information about your references. Then after the output is generated by the web site, you may copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) this information into your text document.
3. Practice using the APA documentation tool.
   

(Practice exercise: Follow the steps below to complete a reference in APA format taken from this page: Digital Etiquette) (To view a view on this practice exercise, go to: http://www.screencast.com/t/pF8h3scxyf.)

1. Go back to Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/).
2. Bookmark that page (or add to favorites, depending upon your web browser).
3. Right click and add a new Tab in your browser to visit the following site http://digiteen2008.wikispaces.com/Digital+Etiquette
   
4. TOGGLE BACK TO Son of Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/
5. Enter the data requested for APA documentation and press submit.
6. Review your APA citation for accuracy; correct any mistakes, then Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V) the citation into your work.
   

Use this web site to document references every time you write papers. Just be sure to ask in what style the references should be formatted: APA, MLA, Turabian, etc.

As a reminder, this class requires APA documentation for all references. Failure to document the references will result in major deduction of points from your work.

Assessment: Lesson 1.03b

Now that you know the importance of giving credit for material used in your work, use the Citation Machine (http://citationmachine.net/) to document a reference (in APA format) taken from this web page: http://www.dvd-recordable.org/Article2888.phtml

Part 1. (1.03b) Follow the steps below to submit your work to dropbox 1.03b; the assignment is worth 25 points.

1. Create a new WORD PROCESSING document.
2. Complete the assignment requirements ABOVE and paste the APA reference into the document.
3. Save your work as xx1_03b (replace xx with your initials).
4. Submit your file to dropbox 1.03b Copyright and Ethics.
5. Be sure to go back to your dropbox later (after a day or so) to see my comments and your grade.
   

Part 2. Take test 1.03 in the quiz tab of your course. Your grade will be automatically recorded.

1.04 Copyrights and Netiquette (Web Design 1)

Addition to Lesson 1.04b Copyrights and Netiquette

Visit this site to get more information on Copyrights. Wikipedia

• To demonstrate your understanding of the importance of copyright laws list two things that you learned about copyright and explain why they are important when creating web sites. (This list will be included in 1.04b dropbox.)
  

Check out these extra resources on Netiquette.

1. A Guide to Electronic Communication & Network Etiquette
2. How to Avoid the top 5 Email Mistakes
   

• To demonstrate your understanding of email etiquette, list and briefly discuss three things that you learned about proper netiquette. (This list will be included in 1.04b dropbox.) It is very important that you practice what you have learned from this lesson. You can start this today by using proper netiquette in the e-mails you send to your instructor.

Notes :

• Remember, it is your responsibility to check your MVPS emails every time you sign in. Respond to each email from your instructor. At the end of each module, you will receive bonus points for responses to your instructor’s emails.
• The Module 1 Exam will cover the copyright laws and netiquette information from the web sites listed above.

Assessment, Lesson 1.04 Copyrights and Netiquette

Part 1: Discussion of Copyright and Netiquette.

You will submit your copyright and netiquette lists and explanations as your 1.04b Copyright & Netiquette assignment. Before submitting your work, please review the grading rubric below to be sure you have completed everything that is expected of you.

Grading Rubric
Item	Total Points*
Included two things you learned about copyright and why they are important when creating web sites	20
Listed and briefly discussed three things that you learned about proper netiquette	20
Used complete sentences, correct grammar/spelling	10

*Points awarded based on quality of work

Part 2. Complete the quiz 1.04 (Copyright and Netiquette) located in the Quiz Tab in your MVPS course .

1.05 Mozilla Firefox Browser (Web Design 1)

1.05 Lesson Supplement: Web Browsers

2B. In addition to Internet Explorer, another internet browser is Mozilla Firefox. Visit http://www.newbie.org/firefox/ and carefully read each of the following sections:

• Introduction
• Extensions and Plugins
• Appearance
• Navigation

3. When designing web pages, you must view the page on at least two different browsers before uploading it to the Web.

· After reviewing the browser tutorials, install Internet Explorer (only if it is not on your computer) by going to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx and following the instructions.

· Install Mozilla Firefox (only if it is not on your computer) by going to http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ and following the instructions (it’s free).

4. After all the tutorials are complete and you have at least 2 browsers on your computer, test yourself by answering the self-assessment questions on the Task page of lesson 1.05.

**Please note: Information from Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox tutorials will be covered on the module exam.