Web writing course subjects

This course covers every aspect of web writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of web writing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.

We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 2, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how web writers can integrate it into their roles.

Lesson 01: The basics

Explain what a web writer writes.
Define why web writing is different from other forms of writing.

Lesson 02: Using glossaries and client briefs

Find online glossaries and translate terms in to layperson’s English.
Use artifial intelligence tools to help you research, plan and structure your web content. New topic
Explain the need for a clear brief.

Lesson 03: Style guides

Explain what style is and why you need a style guide.
Apply style to web content.

Lesson 04: Spelling, punctuation and grammar

List techniques and resources that will assist with accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Maintain accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Lesson 05: Avoiding jargon:

Define what jargon is.
Identify inappropriate uses of jargon.
Write words, sentences and phrases to eliminate jargon.

Lesson 06: Summarising content:

Explain why summarising is an essential skill for a web writer.
List techniques involved in summarising.
Apply these skills to a range of exercises.

Lesson 07: Common pitfalls

Identify and replace cliches and offensive or inappropriate material.
Write to suit multicultural audiences.

Lesson 08: Accuracy

Analyse words and phrases to make sure they convey the correct meaning.
Apply this technique to a range of exercises.

Lesson 09: Checking facts

Explain the types of factual errors that frequently occur on web pages.
List techniques and processes for correcting them.

Lesson 10: Essential laws A

Explain how the laws of copyright, trademark and libel affect the web writer.
Apply them to a range of situations.

Lesson 12: Effective presentation

Define the techniques used to present copy clearly on a web page.
Apply these techniques to real-world situations.

Lesson 13: Web page essentials

Explain the factors determining the content of a web page.
Illustrate how to apply these factors to building a web page.
Define the website tools and applications available to a web writer.

Lesson 14: Website building blocks

explain how links, downloads, contact details and other building blocks can be used to help visitors read a web page.

Lesson 15: Web page accessibility

Explain what the Equality Act 2010 (EA) says about web access for disabled people.
Define disabled user groups and the equipment that is available to them.
List the tools and techniques a web writer can use to make a website EA compliant.