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Webpage Assignment

GO 340 Gemstones and Gemology
Susan Ward Aber

www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/webpage.htm

HTML Basics Timeline and Assessment - 2009 Topic Ideas Examples of Past Projects


Do you want to use a webpage format for presentation? If so, visit the ES definitive page, Instructions for Creating Student Webpages, and read it carefully...
Go THERE NOW!


HTML Basics

The primary purpose of the final project assignment is the content or exploration of a gemstone topic in some detail. This is the same as the traditional report for a course but the format must be able to go online. A web-based format for presentation has advantages over the traditional paper report including the addition of outside online supporting documents and images (e.g., images, maps, diagrams, and charts), as well as the advantage is asynchronous universal access. Global access eliminates geographic barriers, but, creates a concern for the reader of source credibility. Therefore, this student assignment should be clearly labeled as such...This webpage was created by a student to fulfill an assignment for a gemstone and gemology course from Emporia State University.

The project formating may be a webpage, power point, wiki, blog, electronic scrapbook... the possibilities are numerous. However, if you want to create a webpage using HyperText Markup Language (HTML), this can be accomplished typing in raw code or by utilizing a point and click interface (e.g., internet browser editors such as Netscape Composer or a commercial software product such as Dreamweaver). Outside useful sites include:

HTML tutorials HTML symbols and colors Online writing aids
  • www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/
    htm.htm    , GO 340 HTML Tutorial
  • www.w3.org/MarkUp/Guide/
    Dave Raggett's Basic HTML Guide
  • www.w3.org/MarkUp/Guide/Style.html
    Dave Raggett on CSS
  • www.axswave.com/weblibry/organize.htm
    Organizing the Elements of Your Web Page
    by Janette Bradley
    		•  Character entities, symbols, color, and tag coding
    from W3 Schools, www.w3schools.com/
  • www.m-w.com,
    Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
  • www.yourdictionary.com/,
    Your Dictionary and more!
  • www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/
    workshop/citation.htm    ,
    Long Island University Citation Styles
  • http://www.ifla.org/I/training/citation/
    citing.htm    , International Federation of
    Library Associations and Institutions
    Style Guides and Resources
  • www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/
    citex.html    , Citation Styles online!

    • Timeline and Assessment - 2009

    You have first notice of this assignment now, in January 2009. Begin thinking about a topic that interests you and report this webpage topic to me on or before March 25. The first draft, including a working title, overall outline and some references, is due on or before April 8. A nearly complete webpage is due on or before April 20. I will review and send comments to you at this time. The ready for publication and grading webpage is due on or before April 29 for campus students and May 8, 2009 for distance students. Deductions will occur if these four deadlines are missed.

    Although the primary purpose of this assignment is in the content, assessment will not be based solely on text, proper citation and referencing. The final grade will be divided between content and proper reference documentation (50 points), the ability to meet deadlines (8 points), and webpage compatible design (42 points). Grading will vary with the format but basically it includes:

    The webpage topic is your choice and can be a descriptive or an analytical report or resource pathfinder with descriptive reviews. References for the webpage should include both traditional print and digital sources, and may include journals, books, government-organization-education webpages, encyclopedias, and the like. Citations and images in the text shall be properly referenced. Review Instructions for Creating Student Webpages, academic.emporia.edu/aberjame/web_page.htm for details on suggested citation-reference style. Also, visit these plagiarism pages for clarification on acceptable writing practices:

    Topic Ideas

    The assignment is to create a webpage that deals with gemstones and gemology. Some potential topics are given below, but topic choices are endless and up to you!

    Mining History
    of Minerals used as Gems
    Multifaceted Aspects
    of Gem Cutting
    Gem Societies & Organizations: A Reference and Review Guide
    Diamonds: Investment and Enjoyment
    Crown Jewels:
    A Historical Account of Wealth and Power
    A History of Gem Synthesis
    Ivory: From Scrimshaw to Poaching
    Everything You Wanted to Know About ...
    Egyptian Gemstone:
    Tombs and Treasures
    Idar-Oberstein: The Cutting Legend Lives On
    Common Gemstone Enhancement Procedures
    Gems used in Mourning Jewelry
    Amethyst Equals Sobriety
    and Other Gemstone Myths
    Gemstone Journals and Books:
    A Reference and Review Guide
    Pegmatites: Nature's Gemstone Incubator

    Past Projects

    Review what students have done in the past

    GO340 Gemstones and Gemology Students Online, www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/students/stupages.htm

    GO336 Mineralogy Students Online, www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go336/webpages.htm

    Return to GO 340 syllabus.

    This page originates from the Earth Science department for the use and benefit of students enrolled at Emporia State University. For more information contact the course instructor, S. W. Aber, e-mail: saber@emporia.edu Thanks for visiting! Webpage created: 1999; last update: February 23, 2009.

    Copyright 1999-2009 Susan Ward Aber. All rights reserved.