GO 340 Gemstones and Gemology
Earth Science Department
Emporia State University
www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/webpage.htm
The 
ing Webpage Assignment
Visit the definitive page, Instructions for Creating Student Webpages, and read it carefully...
Go THERE 
NOW!
The primary purpose of the webpage assignment is the content or exploring a gemstone topic in some detail, which is the same as the traditional report for a course. A web-based format for presentation has advantages over the traditional paper report though, including the addition of outside online supporting documents and images (e.g., images, maps, diagrams, and charts). If this webpage report is placed online, then a further 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 formating behind a webpage is HyperText Markup Language (HTML). HTML is created by directly 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/
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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!
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You have first notice of this assignment now, in January 2008. Begin thinking about a topic that interests you and report this webpage topic to me on or before March 26.
The first draft, including a working title, overall outline and some references, is due on or before April 9 (submitted in webpage format or simply text file). A nearly complete webpage is due on or before April 16. I will review and send comments to you at this time.
The ready for publication and grading webpage is due on or before April 30 for campus students and May 6, 2008 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 HTML webpage design (42 points). Specifically, webpage grading includes:
- title and author (2 points)
- email address and date of creation (2 points)
- introduction and a table of contents or method with which to navigate through the page (8 points)
- content, with a text length equivalent to a three to five page typed report (38 points)
- references, text and image citations (12 points)
- minimum of two relevant word or phrase citation links to external sources and two word or phrase links to internal sources(8 points)
- at least two images with proper citation and reference to the exact source; if online source, hyperlink directly to source and mention the image source homepage as well) (12 points)
- following directions, pleasing layout and style (10 points)
- meeting four deadlines (8 points)
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!
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Mining History
of Minerals used as Gems |
Multifaceted Aspects
of Gem Cutting |
Gem Societies & Organizations: A Reference and Review Guide |
| Diamonds: Investment and Enjoyment |
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Crown Jewels:
A Historical Account of Wealth and Power
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A History of Gem Synthesis |
| Ivory: From Scrimshaw to Poaching |
Everything You Wanted to Know About ... |
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Egyptian Gemstone:
Tombs and Treasures |
| Idar-Oberstein: The Cutting Legend Lives On |
Common Gemstone Enhancement Procedures |
Gems used in Mourning Jewelry |
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Amethyst Equals Sobriety
and Other Gemstone Myths |
Gemstone Journals and Books:
A Reference and Review Guide |
Pegmatites: Nature's Gemstone Incubator |
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: January 21, 2008.
Copyright 1999-2008 Susan Ward Aber. All rights reserved.