Internet Endeavors Part 1
In my Communications on the Internet class, I just made a personal Web site. It took hours of hand-coding and I am proud of how it turned out. I’ll post the link soon. For my final project in the course, I will be making another Web site on a topic that is explanatory journalism. I need to record my development of my project and I figured this blog was a great place to do it.
The series will be called Internet Endeavors and will include:
1. A proposal for the project
2. A revised proposal
3. Outline of content
4. Map of Web pages in site
5. A wireframe image
6. Design of the Web site
And now, on to Part 1.
Project Proposal
Everybody knows how busy life can be sometimes. From college students to professionals, people have a hard time letting go and relaxing. My final project will be about relaxation. I will define what it is, why it’s important, what benefits it has, and what methods people can use to relax.
My audience will be loosely based on college students because I will use examples they can relate to and keep them in mind when coming up with examples. There are other sites out there that have to do with relaxation but I haven’t found a comprehensive one like the one I am proposing.
I will enhance the site with video and audio of interviews with professionals and students. Expert advice will add credibility to the site and a “person on the street” perspective will help visitors relate. I plan on interviewing students about what they do to relax and how much time they take out of their day to just breathe.
The Web is a perfect platform for this type of story because I can link to different articles or sites and compile a breadth of information in one place that’s easy to navigate and understand.
The site will be informative and will be presented in an entertaining, unique way. My objectives for the site are for visitors to learn about relaxation and know how to implement the tips I include.
“Don’t worry, be happy” isn’t just a song. It should be something we all strive for. Relaxing is a vital way of reducing stress, which leads to all kinds of health problems. My hope is that people who visit my site will come away with tools to battle against stress, negativity and anger. The art of relaxation is necessary for improvement of overall mind and body wellness.
