Professional Development Center

Writing and Editing for the Web

Course Description:

Good grammar still matters in the digital age, but it's only part of the equation when it comes to communicating effectively on the World Wide Web. How do you ensure that your online content will grab the attention of readers? And once you have their attention, how can you hold it? In this course, you will get a dynamic primer on making every word count for the web, including techniques for crafting more concise and more compelling text. You'll also learn:

  • How to use keywords to your advantage
  • The importance of points of entry
  • How to make your content more inclusive and more readable for a global audience
  • Blogging Basics
  • Fundamentals of SEO (search engine optimization) and how it shapes successful content

Real-World Application:

You will apply what they have learned to edit a real world. A piece of online work (email, blog post, website copy, etc.) of their choice.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Write and edit more concise and more compelling online text
  • Use keywords to their advantage
  • Grasp the importance of points of entry
  • Create online content that is more inclusive and more readable for a global audience
  • Comprehend the basics of blogging
  • Understand fundamentals of SEO (search engine optimization) and how it shapes successful content

Schedule:

Spring 2023
Dates: April 11th & 13th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
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CEUs: 0.6

Cost:  $350