WWW Information Pack
A reference guide to the World Wide Web at the University of Aberdeen
Third edition © DISS, University
of Aberdeen, 2004
Table of Contents
Section 1: Using the web
This section contains details of how to use a web browser,
how to locate information and software on the web, and how to save information
from the web onto your own computer.
- Factsheet 1 - What is the
World Wide Web, and what is its relevance to me?
- Factsheet 2 - How do I
view web pages?
- Factsheet 3 - How can I
find information on the web?
- Factsheet 4 - How can I
keep track of useful web pages, and save them onto my own computer?
- Factsheet 5 - How do I
convert web pages into Word or PDF documents?
- Factsheet 6 - How do I
view unusual file formats on the web?
- Factsheet 7 - How can I
obtain software from the web?
- Factsheet 8 - Advanced
web browsing - how to configure your browser
Section 2: Basic techniques for creating web pages
This section describes the basic techniques required to create
your own web pages. The principles of good web design are also discussed.
- Factsheet 9 - How do I
create my first web page?
- Factsheet 10 - How can
I publish my own pages on the University web?
- Factsheet 11 - How can
I put images and colours into my web pages?
- Factsheet 12 - How can
I improve the layout of my web pages? - Working with tables
- Factsheet 13 - What are
Cascading Style Sheets and why should I use them?
- Factsheet 14 - What makes
a good web site?
- Factsheet 15 - What is
web accessibility, and why is it important?
- Factsheet 16 - How do
I include a standard header, footer, or navigation block on every page?
- Factsheet 17 - How can
I create web pages from Microsoft Office files?
Section 3: Advanced web development techniques
This section contains some more advanced topics, for people
who are already familiar with the basics of web page construction. The various
techniques for creating interactive web pages are described.
- Factsheet 18 - How can
I make my pages more interactive? Forms and PHP
- Factsheet 19 - How can
I link my web pages to a database? PHP and MySQL
- Factsheet 20 - How can
I restrict access to my web pages?
- Factsheet 21 - How can
I publicise my web site and track visitors to it?
- Factsheet 22 - How can
I create web-based search tools and multiple choice quizzes?
- Factsheet 23 - What is
JavaScript, and how do I use it?
- Factsheet 24 - How can
I put sound and video into my web pages?
- Factsheet 25 - What is
Flash and how can I use it?
- Factsheet 26 - How should
I manage a large web site, and keep its contents up to date?
- Factsheet 27 - What is
XML and how can I use it?
Index and search tools
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