College Writing 3-1

72 Chapter 2 Evaluating Web Design
B. According to an internet article, Berners-Lee invented
both "the HTML markup language and the HTTP protocol
used to request and transmit webpages between Web
servers and Web browsers" ("Who lnvented the World
Wide Web?" 2003).
C. The Oxford American Dictionary of Current English explains,
"Hypertext allows words or graphics on a page to be
connected to other webpages" (1 999, p. 385).
D. lnetDzine,
@,
suggests,"Make it easy to
explore your site, yet always have access to home and
featured pages readily available."
1. Identift the main subject (S) and verb (V) that come before the
quotation in each sentence.
2. Underline the report verb or phrase that introduces each quotation.
List them on separate paper, and put the list in your writing folder.
3. Notice that in two sentences some words are circled. These words
provide information about something. With a classmate, discuss
the following:
a. What is the information about?
b. Where is the information located in the sentence? That is, what
comes immediately before the circled words?
c. What is the purpose of the information?
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With a classmate, read the quotations below. Then, complete the steps that
follow. The example has been corrected for you.
Example:
As Goff and Wheeler explain,"Tables allow Web designers to
organize and group informationT'
A. According to Jeff Peach, a well-known Web design expert,
"The placement, size, format and resolution of the images
are important components in website design'1
B. As William and Tollett state, A key component when
evaluating contrast is to determine the focal point or
main dominating feature of the page."
C. The authors affirm that one of the most important
elements in contrast is"the focal pornf or main
dominating feature of the page,