Client Relations

➜ 26 Research and identify the skills that are required to communicate effectively with a client. Develop a questionnaire that would be used to determine the needs of a client for a prospective web development project. Using the questionnaire, conduct mock client interviews with classmates and provide each other with constructive feedback to revise the questionnaire and process.

Writing and Editing for Web Publication

➜ 27 As a team, list primary rules to guide writing content that is appropriate for a web site publication. Apply these rules to a variety of web-based writing assignments throughout the course. For example, develop and maintain a blog throughout the course to practice appropriate writing techniques and style for web publication.

➜ 28 Given a specific client's vision, create a simple web site using a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress. Follow the multistep process to download the software application of choice, and demonstrate how to upload and store files. Practice proofreading and critiquing other classmates' sites, and provide constructive feedback on one another's writing and layout design.

Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

➜ 29 Drawing on multiple sources (i.e., internet, textbooks, videos, and journals), research the various social, legal, and ethical issues encountered by IT professionals. Using these findings, identify the roles and responsibilities one must consider while developing a prospective project or addressing an IT problem. For example, web developers and programmers must apply copyright laws and understand uses of open source software.