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Overview: *Online Style Guide* is an easy-to-use guide to writing for and about the Internet. It's an essential tool for writers, editors, librarians, webmasters, teachers, students, communications professionals, and anyone who wants to learn about the language of the Internet. Content: Hundreds of online terms and acronyms are defined in nontechnical language. Lists, sidebars, and plenty of examples help you relate the information to your situation. From the serious business of writing effective Web site copy to fun (everyone's favorite) sections on emoticons and shorthand, this guide will bring you up to cyberspeed in no time. Throughout the book, the authors share great tips for writers and editors of any medium, including solutions to common grammar mistakes. Format: Tabbed dividers and an index help you find information quickly and easily. The book is wire-o bound, making it easy to keep open while you type; the book lies flat with facing pages or wraps along the spine to show one page at a time. The convenient 6" by 8-1/2" size fits easily on your desk or shelf, or in a briefcase.
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Karen Pavlicin is the Internet Manager at Imation Corp., where she directs the global Internet and e-business strategy for this world leader in data storage, and color and imaging solutions. She has held top editorial positions at Carolina Adventure and Camping Magazine. As founding editor-in-chief, she launched award-winning Web Guide Magazine.
Christy Lyon is assistant managing editor of NurseWeek and HealthWeek magazines. As accomplished writer, editor, and style manual compiler, she is a frequent contributor to Web sites, magazines, and books.
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Is it Web site or website? online or on-line? What does BFN stand for? Are Web site titles italicized like book titles? *Online Style Guide: Terms, Usage, and Tips* answers your questions about spelling, capitalization, and proper usage of online terms and acronyms. Learn to: -write effective Web site copy -edit and proof Internet-related copy -use file extensions appropriately -write about e-mail lists, newsgroups, and real-time chat -cite electronic documents correctly -solve common grammar mistakes.
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From "Chapter 1: Terms" (hundreds of terms and acronyms defined, with history and usage tips where appropriate) metapage--A Web page that serves as a collection of links to many other relevant Web sites or pages. Considered a valuable resource because of its compilation of other resources; does not necessarily contain original content. MUD--multiuser dimension. Originally called multiuser dungeon, this real-time chat (usually accessed through Telnet) evolved from interest in the role-playing game *Dungeons and Dragons*. Now called multiuser dimension, it's still an organized virtual environment where players assume a broad range of fantasy roles and interact with each other in elaborate games that may last for years. virtual reality--A computer-generated but almost lifelike three-dimensional simulated environment. Do not hyphenate, even as an adjective (e.g., virtual reality game).
From "Chapter 3: Online Shorthand" (a collection of acronyms used in e-mail, list, chat, and newsgroup messages) DRIB don't read if busy FAQ frequently asked question IMHO in my humble opinion PMFJI pardon me for jumping in TIA thanks in advance WUF where are you from?
From "Chapter 4: Emoticons" In electronic communication, statements can be misinterpreted. Emoticons--sideways expressions created out of standard ASCII characters--can help place a previous sentence in context and substitute for the lack of nonverbal cues (smiles, winks, shoulder shrugs, etc.) that play a role in face-to-face communication. Use an emoticon when it might help the recipient understand your intended meaning. Don't overuse emoticons; the effect can be much like using an exclamation point after every sentence. :-D laughter ^5 high five :-/ perplexed :-x not telling (secrets)
From "Chapter 5: Extensions" There are two times when you use extensions: at the end of a file name to indicate the program the file is saved in or the type of document it is saved as and within a sentence to clearly identify a file type. (chart with common audio, font, graphics, and movie file extensions) Example of explanations: .jpg, .jpeg --JPEG, Joint Photographic Experts Group file. JPEG refers technically to a specific compression method and colloquially to the file formats that use the JPEG compression method. JPEG is used for high resolution continuous tone photographic images. JPEG discards information each time it is used; use TIFF for intermediate images that will be manipulated and then compress the final image with JPEG. For low resolution images, see .gif and .png.
From "Chapter 6: Style" in the section Writing About Lists: Learn the difference between the terms mailing list software, list, administrative address, and list address. *Mailing list software* automates the e-mail mailing list operations. Two common programs are LISTSERV and Majordomo. The *list* is what you subscribe to, post to, read, or otherwise participate in. The *administrative address* is the e-mail address you post commands to (e.g., subscribe, unsubscribe, digest); this e-mail message is sent to and read by the list server (the machine with the automated mailing list software). The *list address* is the e-mail address that you post messages to; this e-mail message is sent to the entire list (everyone who has subscribed). Consider the following elements when writing about lists: -the list's main topic of discussion or stated focus -whether it's an open or closed list -who subscribes -who supports, hosts, administers, or monitors the list -how active the list is; an estimated number of messages to expect daily (e.g., 100 messages/day or 3 digest versions/day) -the culture of the list, level of expertise, types of questions and solutions posted, and any other content-related features of the list to help someone decide if they want to subscribe -instructions for how to subscribe or obtain more information about the list. Instructions for subscribing to the list should include the appropriate subscribe command and administrative address. If possible, also include a Web site address that contains list archives or more information about the list members. Also, if available, include the command and address from which to receive more information from the list administrator or owner. When indicating command instructions, capitalize, bold, or italicize the command itself to distinguish it as a command. Do not use quotations around the command; readers might confuse the quotations as a necessary part of the command and the mailing list software might not read the command properly with the quotation marks included. Most publications choose to set e-mail addresses and URLs in a different style, color, or font to distinguish the address and make it easier to locate in the text.
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