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3. Web content generation
3.1. Web content generation guidelines
The university Web content generation guidelines encourage the creation of
effective Web sites. These Web sites establish a clear identity for the university
on the world wide web consistent with the university's standing as an
internationally recognised, research intensive university with an excellent
teaching reputation.
The guidelines encourage the development and maintenance of sites to facilitate
ease of access for users moving from site to site across the university Web site.
This is achieved by bringing a measure of consistency to the design, navigational
methods, structure, and language used.
General Objectives of University Web Guidelines
The university seeks to ensure that Web sites published under its domain are
Authoritative,
Secure,
Accurate,
Relevant,
Current
Authoritative
Appropriate control should be exercised over information and services published
on the world wide web in order to ensure that they effectively meet the other
objectives as listed above. Official Web sites must be immediately identifiable as
an authoritative source of information by their adherence to consistent design
measures.
Secure
Appropriate security precautions should be taken to protect the information from
interference and inappropriate access. Computer Services are responsible for the
security of the system.
Accurate
Information made available should accurately reflect university policies and
positions. Organisational units should avoid disseminating or duplicating
information for which they are not the primary source.
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