HTML Writers Guild Newsletter
Volume 5, Number 13, 28 July 1999
http://www.hwg.org/
editor@hwg.org
Table of Contents
1. Proposed New Mailing Lists: HWG-XML and HWG-Style
2. Next Guild Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, 26 August 1999
3. Featured Online Class: Business Writing Basics
4. Enroll Now For These Upcoming HWG Online Education Courses
- Designing for Universal Accessibility with HTML 4.0
- Introduction to HTML 4.0
- Practical Web Management: Creating an Effective Web Site
- Active Server Pages for Non-Programmers
- Introduction to JavaScript
- Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro
5. HWG-News FAQ: Information About Your Newsletter Subscription
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1. Proposed New Mailing Lists: HWG-XML and HWG-Style
(Kynn Bartlett, Guild President, kynn@hwg.org)
From time to time the Governing Board of the HTML Writers Guild
evaluates our mailing list charters to ensure that the needs of our
members are being met. The following proposals are currently being
considered by the Board:
HWG-XML
Moved: That the Guild create a new mailing list, HWG-XML, with charter
as follows:
This list is used by members of the HTML Writers Guild
for discussing and sharing experience with the eXtensible
Markup Language (XML) and XML applications, such as XHTML
and XSL. Related topics, such as the use of style sheets
or scripting languages with XML, are also on-topic.
This list will be open to all HWG members and normal HWG
netiquette rules will apply; List Guides will help ensure the
smooth operation of this forum.
Reasons: XML is an important emerging technology for the future of the
web. As the HWG is involved with several key applications of
XML, especially including XHTML (the reformulation of HTML as
XML), it would be useful to have a forum in which our membership
can share information and expertise on this topic.
HWG-STYLE
Moved: That the Guild create a new mailing list, HWG-Style, with charter
as follows:
This list is used by members of the HTML Writers Guild
for discussing and exchanging advice regarding the use of
style sheets and related technologies to control presentation
of web content. Cascading Style Sheets (levels 1, 2, and 3),
XSL, DSSSL, and other web style sheet languages are on-topic
for this list.
This list will be open to all HWG members and normal HWG
netiquette rules will apply; List Guides will help ensure the
smooth operation of this forum.
The HWG-Style list will replace the hwg-plus-stylesheets list
which is currently open only to Full (paid) members of the
Guild.
Reasons: The HWG currently has a stylesheet mailing list, but as this is
closed to only Full members, it is undersubscribed and underutilized.
Proper use of CSS enhances accessibility and can provide for some
stunning effects; XML relies upon CSS and/or XSL to provide
presentation direction. Therefore, broader understanding of
stylesheets is needed among the web designer population, and an
open, unrestricted list can serve an important role in this regard.
FEEDBACK
Feedback on all pending Guild motions is welcome. Only members of the
Governing Board vote on pending motions, but all members (Full and
Trial) are welcome to voice their opinions on these proposed mailing
lists, and offer further suggestions for improving the HTML Writers
Guild's discussion lists and other programs.
To voice your opinions, you can write to the Governing Board care
of the President, at , or you may use our online
Suggestion Box:
http://www.hwg.org/opcenter/suggest/
Let us know how the HWG can better meet your needs!
2. Next Guild Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, 26 August 1999
(Leanne Phillips, HWG Secretary, secretary@hwg.org)
Each month, the Guild provides an opportunity for real-time discussion
and chatting via HWG Interactive. These monthly meetings are hosted by
members of the Governing Board (with most of them in attendance),
and give our members the chance to voice your views about the HWG.
The details for July's meeting are:
26 August Town Hall Meeting
Date: Thursday, 26 August 1999
Time: 6:30 p.m. PDT, 9:30 p.m. EDT, 01:30 (27 July) GMT
Server: HWG Interactive, http://interact.hwg.org/
IRC: irc.hwg.org, port 6667
Channel: #townhall
To connect, either go to the URL above and use the Java-based client
available via the web, or use your favorite IRC client and join channel
#townhall.
We look forward to meeting you there!
3. Featured Online Class: Business Writing Basics
(Ann Navarro, Online Education Director, classes@hwg.org)
Your graphics are perfect, the HTML and CSS both validate -- but is your
business writing up to speed?
Review your writing skills with the HWG by taking "Business Writing Basics"
starting August 9!
In the perfect world, Web developers have the support of other specialists
when building sites --copywriters, graphic designers, network
administrators, and so on. In the real world, we all know this rarely
happens. Often, you'll get saddled with creating the whole site, including
writing the text content of the pages. This course will help you feel more
comfortable with that task. Through an audience-centered approach to
business writing, you'll improve your ability to create grammatically
correct, readable, informative text. Using online readings and short,
focused exercises, you'll learn how to analyze your own writing and where
to go to find answers to writing questions. Perhaps most importantly,
you'll learn how to make your writing process a collaborative venture,
obtaining the investment and input of colleagues and site stakeholders.
To enroll online now for this exciting and valuable class, just go to:
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/b101.3.html
Tuition fees are $50 for Trial members, $25 for Full members (textbook
and completion certificate not included); space may be limited so sign
up today!
4. Enroll Now For These Upcoming HWG Online Education Courses
(Ann Navarro, Online Education Director, classes@hwg.org)
If you think summer school is boring, think again! The HWG Online
Education program has a plethora of courses still open for enrollment
this summer that will help you enhance your skills or learn new web
techniques!
LATE SUMMER CATALOG
The following classes are currently open for enrollment:
Designing for Universal Accessibility with HTML 4.0
Dates: August 2, 1999 - September 12, 1999 (6 weeks)
Introduction to HTML 4.0
Dates: August 16, 1999 - September 24, 1999 (6 weeks)
Practical Web Management: Creating an Effective Web Site
Dates: August 16, 1999 - September 24, 1999 (6 weeks)
Active Server Pages for Non-Programmers
Dates: September 6, 1999 - October 15, 1999 (6 weeks)
Introduction to JavaScript
Dates: September 6, 1999 - October 15, 1999 (6 weeks)
Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro
Dates: September 6, 1999 - October 15, 1999 (6 weeks)
COURSE FEES
For all courses, Full and Discounted members may register for $25,
Trial members for $50. Upgrade your membership before registering,
and save money! Payments may be made online via secure transaction;
all figures are in U.S. funds.
A certificate of completion is available for an additional $5;
the request needs to be made at the time of registration. Textbooks
(when required) are separate and may be purchased through the Guild's
online bookstore, The Bookmark. Books should be purchased before the
first week of class! In addition, students should have regular access
to the web and the ability to post completed assignments on a
public (non-Intranet) web server.
Sign up today through our online enrollment forms or get more
information at:
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/
Make the most of your summer -- enroll in an online course today!
5. HWG-News FAQ: Information About Your Newsletter Subscription
(HWG-News Newsletter Editor, editor@hwg.org)
Some questions you may be asking:
Q: Why did I get this mail?
A: You received this newsletter because you are a member of the
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about hwg-news, please see the List Charter at:
http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-news/index.html
Q. Why doesn't this newsletter talk about web design or HTML?
A. The newsletter is the Guild's administrative bulletin to the
membership. If you are interested in the topics of Web design
and HTML, then you might want to subscribe to some of our
discussion lists devoted to those topics. More information on
the Guild's offering of discussion lists can be found at:
http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html
Q. How can I find out more about Guild activities?
A. The Guild has set up a one-way announcement list, HWG-Announce,
that carries bulletins of day-to-day Guild business. For details
on how to subscribe, please see:
http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-announce/
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If you have your Member ID and password, to resign your membership
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Fill in the pertinent information, and submit it.
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A: Yes; the Guild is offering sponsorship opportunities in HWG-News
on a limited basis. If you are interested in advertising your
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to Guild Business and Corporate members, as well as for multiple
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