Homework #7

A. (10 points) Read Chapters 8 and 9 of the text and discuss the 5 most important concepts about information architecture detailed in these chapters. The essay should be at least 200 words in length.

My word count (216)

First then we need to have a gap analysis and creation plan- this includes the content that the client will want on the site. “There is no way to have good content without good planing.”Next we need to make good blueprints this is the part where the site starts to be created we need to have a first a content map which includes an outline for the graphics that will be used. Second we need to include a page description diagram which in a sense is like a quick version of the content that will be used and the priority that it will go in. Third is the step for wireframe which show’s how it will function on the web page. This shows what really goes into it. And lastly a storyboard which is a diagram that helps the user see what is going to happen so that they can better understand the processes as well. Those are all the main point that I got from it but also when doing these things then it is important to focus on the user and make sure it is what the client wants as well. We should not just do things because we like them but more importantly it needs to be what others like as well.

B. (10 points) Write a short essay on your blog about what you learned from our guest speaker, Bro Hodges about the importance of gaining as much experience while in school. The essay should be at least 200 words in length.

My word count (225)

I learned how important it is too be working towards a career and not just going to school. It is a blessing to us that we need to have an internship to graduate because in the long run then that can be one of the main things that helps us to get a job. We need to make a list about people that we know who might be able to help us get a job later in our lives. It is nice to know that as we do our internship then we should expect to make around $12 to $17 an hour. When we help out another company then it works both ways we are helping them and we get the experience and they get cheaper labor and no commitment to keep you or not. But as we do our work and our studies here at school then we need to do the best job that we can. Because later then others can tell if they like the things that we have done and the places that we have work. It will make others want to hire us. We need to remember that in the long run our goal is to get a job so that we can be doing something that we enjoy for the rest of our lives and not be struggling financially.