Digital Web Magazine, an outstanding resource for web developers, has an excellent series of articles on design. The first three articles have been mentioned here before, but here are links to the articles:

• Principles of Design at Digital Web Magazine
• Elements of Design at Digital Web Magazine
• Designing for the Web at Digital Web Magazine

Part four of this series, A Web Design Review, is now available. This article discusses eight CSS Zen Garden designs. This article pulls the series together, giving examples of most of the techniques discussed in the previous articles.

Lorelle on WordPress has written another excellent article that I encourage all of you to read. What Do You Do When Someone Steals Your Content outlines the steps you should take when someone uses your content, photos, or other graphics without permission. This is one of the most informative articles that I have read on copyright violation in a long time.

The Growing Trends in Content Theft discusses the issues that developers and authors face when offering their creative content on the web.

If your goal is to publish content on the web, whether it be articles, tutorials, photos, or artwork, you need to understand copyright. These articles will provide you with a thorough overview of how to handle copyright infringement.

Lorelle’s articles are always very enlightening!

1. Print and review the XHTML assignment sheet at http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/webdes/htmlxhtml04.htm.
2. Write down errors that are noted on the assignment sheet in your book. This will help you to remember to refer back to the assignment sheet for helpful tips.
3. If possible, read the lesson/chapter the night before you start it.
4. Always check the online version of the assignment sheet before you start a new chapter. Be sure to visit the extra resources noted on the assignment sheet before you begin each new chapter of your book.
5. Use HomeSite to create your XHTML documents, not Notepad.
6. Always proofread your code carefully; you may find these tips on proofreading helpful.
7. Remember to save all of your work to drive F:\ in the folder called htmlxhtml, do not save your files to the C:\ drive.
8. Remember to order the Design Fundamentals book when you start working on tutorial 6.
9. Start thinking about your XHTML project now.
10. Review the student resources page for general information about classes.
11. Print and review the file management handout.
12. Visit http://www.robinshosting.com and sign up for free account to host your projects/class work.
13. Be sure to bring a binder, notebook, pens/pencils, and highlighters to class every day.
14. Check this site every day for updates! Visit the class forum on a regular basis.