...Running Head: Web Site Navigation Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Web Site Navigational Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Yu Wen Chiang Northeastern University Advanced Writing in the Disciplines Professor Suzanne Richard October 18, 2012 Running Head: Web Site Navigation Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Introduction Many designers and engineers seem to be discussing what is good and bad user experience and how we’re supposed to delight our users so that they navigate our websites with ease. User experience can be a very blurry concept and consequently, many people use the term incorrectly. Many engineers seem to have a firm (and often unrealistic) belief in how they can craft the user experience of their product. However, a UX depends not only on how something is designed, but also other aspects such as clean, clear sign-up forms, smooth on-boarding experiences, and even helpful blank slates once users are inside applications. Design flows that are tied to clear objectives allow us to create a positive user experience and a valuable one for the business we’re working for. “Web sites are not always as successful or as usable as they could be. Users can encounter various problems when trying to acquire knowledge from a Web site and trying to use a Web site’s functionalities.” (X. Fang, 2012, p.453) Because the Web design industry is now flooded with...
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...Project Proposal: Site Structure Gregory Rodriguez 6/29/14 IT/236 Jenna Setticasi Site Structure Page Content Section Since I have already constructed an idea for my site, it is time to hammer out how the site structure is going to be look. Of course, this is only a rough draft really, so mainly this is just to give me a general idea, so bear with me as a gaming website can sometimes be a difficult thing to make successful. First we’ll start off with the main page, and what its contents will consist of, then after there will be plenty of sub-links for each individual system. Next there will be a Chat system in place, with monitors of course to keep people in check; there are kids in there, you know? Lastly, there will be a list of all games, and a rating system for each game. I’ll break this down. The Sitemap.html will consist of a table of contents for people to directly link into whatever they wish. Then of course the mainpage.html link will be available on this section. Along with that will be a comment section for people to rate the general site, and carefully evaluated to see how I can improve my site at a later date. There will be a “Enter” link, that throws you into a random part of the site, just for shake things up. On the mainsite.html is where all the big links are, and where you can find any particular part of the website. On the top of the page it will have all video game systems(PS3, Xbox360,XboxOne, Wii, Wiiu, Ps4, 3DS, PSP, PSVita);...
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...Sector: Does Structure Matter?Wright & Pandey | The Effect Of Transactional and Transformational Leadership Styles on the Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction of Customer Contact Personnel Emery & Barker | | | | | | Persistent GCU library link | http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=52860455&site=ehost-live&scope=site | http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=27436222&site=ehost-live&scope=site | | | | | | Purpose of the studyWhat is the author’s rationale for selecting this topic? Does he build a strong case? | To test existing paradigms regarding transformational leadership. The authors suggest that public organizations are not as bureaucratic as stereotypically believed and that the performance measures in place support higher levels of transformational leadership in these organizations than might be expected based on their hierarchical structures. The author builds a plausible argument based on the need for followers to be flexible in order for a leader to motivate them beyond satisfactory performance. In addition, the structure and controls in place for public organizations might impede the effectiveness of a transformational leader. | | | | | | | Research Question(s)What question(s) does the author present? | The more hierarchical an organization’s authority structure, the lower...
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...the right to information. Task 1 1. The Post Home Page print screen Fig.1 2. Daily mail Home Page print screen Fig.2 Task 2 Navigation type This is the most important part of creating a website and also to analyze any web sites structure. This will be the same for The Post and Zambia Daily Mail websites. 1. The Post The navigation type of The Post website is Mixed Hierarchal website structure because it uses a linear menu bar that leads the user through the necessary links. The website displays the information sequentially, for example, just as a book has a linear structure. But it also has a hierarchical structure and also a random structure where any of the main links can be accessed on any page. The Post navigation structure Homepage Home News Business and World Sports Entertainment 1.1 2.1 3.1 2.2 Homepage Home News Business and World Sports Entertainment 1.1 2.1 3.1 2.2 Fig.3 2. Daily Mail The Zambia Daily Mail website has got a Mixed Hierarchical structure, with the home page being accessible from any other page, typical of random structures; it has a linear menu bar structure and a homepage with a hierarchical type of layout. The Daily Mail navigation structure Homepage Entertainment Global News Local News Politics World affairs Sports News Trends Music videos 2.1 4.1 2.2 4.2 3.1 3.2 5.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.3 Homepage Entertainment...
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...The proposed taxonomy will be as follows: - Before application - Graduate Coursework Programmes Available - Master of Mass Communication - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Knowledge Management - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Information Systems - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Information Studies - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Application Period - Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships - Additional Information for International Students - On-Campus and Off-Campus Accommodation - Cost of Living - During application - Apply online - Send supporting documents - Pay application fee - Check application status - After application - Accept offer - Apply for accommodation - Register for courses The taxonomy is designed with the end-user in mind. The intended users of the taxonomy are prospective students to the graduate coursework programmes in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. The purpose of the taxonomy is to provide these prospective students with all the necessary information needed to help them decide whether and which programme to apply for and to aid them in the application and...
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...The feature of an organization, which makes an organization a dwelling place for me, are those with similarities of the Centers, I desire to create next year after graduating. These features include, assisting others, environment openness, trust, learning, sharing interest, and resourceful services. I am comfortable with organization such as the Salvation Army since, I can participate in their store sells, and this allows me to engage in conversation with a variety of individuals, and the site allows me to view new feeds. The structure, and the history of the organization, certainly, creates proper environment. In my experience of visiting or participating at The Salvation Army, the communication among faculty, is professional, in turn, customers...
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...Communications in a Workplace The work carried out by scientists and technicians relies heavily on the structure of the team they work in, and the way each team member acts. In most work places there is a hierarchy. This means the most senior person will have various levels of personnel reporting to them. How this is organised depends on: • How large the team is • The particular routines that are carried out in the workplace • Whether the team is spread over a large area or different sites • If the team is split into smaller groups carrying out a particular job or at particular times of the day or night. No matter how people are organised, the way they communicate within their team or outside of it is crucial to the safe and smooth running of the organisation. Hierarchy System Within almost every organization there is a hierarchy among the employees based on position, title, role, and function. In some sense, hierarchical distinctions create a class system in the workplace. Senior Technician(s) Senior Technician(s) Laboratory assistant Laboratory assistant Team Leader(s) Team Leader(s) Manager Manager Reporting of Results Results generated in a workplace will be specific to that workplace. They may be results of research...
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...Mobile Databases Roosevelt Smith, Jr. DBM 384 November 12, 2012 Jim Cervi Mobile Databases Databases provide individuals and organizations the means to track various types of information. According to Stephens (2009), “A database is a tool that accumulates information, and lets one produce, read, revise, and remove the data in some manner.” (p. 23) A mobile databases is a databases that can be connected with by a linking with a laptop device over a mobile system. A mobile database provides a portable and physically separate system form the main system; however, it is still able to link to the main system through remote sites for various file sharing of company data. Mobile Database Platforms The incorporation of mobile databases in use throughout society today, provides the integration of various platforms devices. Some of the mobile database platforms devices include laptops, personal data assistants or (PDA’s), and cellular phones. In addition to the mobile platform devices, on must also consider the various server support for the client platforms that include: * Java * Android * Blackberry * Windows Desktop & Mobile * Linux Many programs and applications like databases require the need or capability to acquire data from an intelligence depository and conduct operations on this data even after out of area. SQL Support Sybase Inc.’s SQL Anywhere controls the mobile-database arena, surrounding 68 percent of the mobile marketplace...
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...PUBLIC SYNERGIES REPORT Think BIG Full Committee Meeting July 28, 2011 Overview of Regional Public Benefits • $7B in revenue to region over 30 years • 4,100 new jobs • $556MM in spending during construction • 3.1MM new visitors to downtown each year • $6.7MM in annual fiscal benefits Sources: Threshold Report, Economic Engine Report, Capitol Corridor Impact Report. 2 Checklist to Create Funding Plan Determine cost (February 8, 2011 – May 26, 2011) Propose menu of funding options (May 30, 2011 – September 6, 2011) Select funding options (September 7, 2011 – December 31, 2011) Secure funding sources (January 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012) MARCH 1, 2012 RELOCATION DEADLINE 3 Overview of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) • New ESC will cost $387MM • Financing will require public-private partnership – PRIVATE PARTICIPATION • Kings as anchor occupant • Third party investors in operator and/or developer roles – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • ESC will be public asset owned by taxpayers • Multiple revenue streams required 4 Guiding Principles in Developing PPP • Protect taxpayers • Learn from best practices in comparable markets • Maximize private investment by creating viable economic model • Ensure return on public investment in form of jobs and economic activity • Focus on public revenues created or enhanced by ESC that would not otherwise exist 5 Conceptual Model for PPP Public-Private Partnership Public Private New revenues created...
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...Incentive-Owners of transmission sites seek long term, nonrecourse financing. Market Industry Strength 1) Continuing demand for wireless connections 2) Potential for cash flows from cell towers to remain relatively stable 3) Low tech nature of collateral allowing for reliable valuations 4) Limited supply of municipal permits for the sites: Barriers to Entry Securitizations combine characteristics of three basic industries 1) Telecommunications 2) Equipment leasing 3) CRE Transactions are telecommunications equipment leases where note-holders are repaid from existing lease payments and future flows from lease renewals. In addition to the lease payments, noteholders typically secured by a first lien on the cell tower equipment as well as a security interest in the land or ground lease where towers are located. Collateral Pool -Transmission sites generally consist of Land, Towers, antennae, lines. Base stations, Structure [pic] Risks/Analysis 1) Payment Shortfalls 2) Refinance 3) Vacancies 4) Technological Obsolesence Pricing CCI 2010 CCI 2006-1A Class Spread Class Price 5 Yr 178| AFX 105.25|106 7 Yr 184| AFL 98.75|100 10 Yr 190| B 105|106 C 105|106 GTP 2010 ...
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...11 PLAN OBJECTIVES 11 PLAN ASSUMPTIONS 12 Definitions 12 PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT 13 Scope of Recovery 13 Environment Description 13 Essential Equipment 13 Disaster Recovery Scripts 15 RECOVERY PLAN ELEMENTS 17 1. Recovery Plan for Major Disasters 17 A. Detection and Reaction 17 B. Identifying the problem – Notifying the authorities 17 C. Establishing a Command Center 17 D. Reducing Exposure 17 2. Roles and Responsibilities 20 A. Management / Damage Assessment Team: Initial Response 21 B. Disaster Recovery Teams — Emergency Contact List 22 (AGENCY) FUNCTIONAL AREA MANAGERS 23 3. Recovery Plan for Major Disasters 24 A. Establishment of Full Recovery at Backup Site 24 B. Disaster Recovery Team Checklists 24 C. Restoration of Facilities and Operations at the Original and/or Alternate Site 24 4. DISASTER RECOVERY TEAMS 24 A. Emergency Contact List in Section 2-B & Activity Checklists Provided in Section 3-B 24 B. Description and Responsibilities 24 C. On-going Functional Responsibilities 29 5. Providers 30 A. New and Used Hardware Providers 31 B. Software Providers 31 C. Communications Providers 31 D. Special Equipment...
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...Rodger Covino 21NOV13 COM/150 Week 7 – Introduction and Conclusion Today, the world is more dependent on technology than ever before. More than 90% of Americans own a computerized device (Gahran, 2011). People received text messages and emails on their cell phones, go online to order food, cars are able to park themselves, and while driving, the lights are controlled by centralized computer system (Greenman, 1998). The truth of the matter is, that people have become so dependent on technology that they are not prepared for any type of service interuptions. With non-disaster related blackouts up 124% since the early 90’s (Patterson, 2010) and the increase in disruptive weather patterns, people should start taking steps to sever their dependency on technology, or at the very least have a solid plan in place for when things go black. We should also pay more attention to the information that we make available online. The most damaging information is the information that we make readily available with little regard for who might be viewing it. People are entirely too dependent on technology related services for communication, commerce, and social media. Our over reliance on technology is causing the social life of many individuals to become distorted. Before the boom of technological growth, people socialized and interacted, but today many people prefer connecting with their friends and family through social media, as opposed to face to face communication. The relationships...
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...business’ best interest to practice backup quite often. That will ensure the most up to date information being stored and saved. With natural disasters occurring every day, a business must always prepare for the worst. That is why having a disaster recovery plan is critical to ensure the business isn’t halted for hours, days or weeks. A disaster recovery plan is a plan to basically be able to get back to work after a disaster. This includes recovering information, recovering the system, and having a new location already set for you to get the ball rolling again. Most organizations have either a hot cite, warm site, or cold site. A hot site, which is a separate facility with fully loaded equipment standing by, is probably the best option to have. A warm site has the computer equipment, but needs to be installed and properly configured. A cold site has none of the above, but is simply a...
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...To identify the areas of environmental concerns I will discuss the four pillars of the army’s environmental strategy model. The areas of environmental concerns for the mission will include archaeological sites, air & water pollution, endangered plants and animals, hazardous waste and solid waste, management of pesticides use, transportation of hazardous materials, handling usage and disposal of military munitions. To prevent the environment from damage and contamination I will brief my soldiers on the four pillars, which are compliance, restoration, prevention and conservation. Identify the mission related environment risk by using the military decision making process. (MDMP) This process is made up of 7 steps receipt of mission, mission analysis, COA development, COA analysis, COA comparison, COA approval and orders production. This will help identify environmental hazards, assess environmental hazards to determine risk, develop & implement controls, supervise and evaluate. For this mission I would inform the soldiers of all the environmental hazards and inform them of all the risk. Then I will implement a course of action to protect the environment and monitor the activity. To identify potential effects of environmental factors on missions and operations you must know the ground, know the weather and your victory will be total. This will give you strategic, operational and tactical advantage. Some of the potential environmental factors are battle space...
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...There is little doubt that the use of GPS for navigation purposes is a huge industry. That was, after all, one of the initial impetus behind the Department of Defense creating the satellite system. They wanted a way to know where they assets were but they also wanted to us it to tell where there assets were going. GPS navigation has become the norm in many families across America with Garmins or TomToms or Magellans replacing the friendly AAA triptiks of two decades ago. I still remember as a child going into the AAA office with my mother to get a triptik ready for a family vacation. Now, you just enter your trip into the GPS and it does all the routing for you. Cell phone companies realized that this was a huge market and that their technology could easily break into it. They could either us GPS technology to do the mapping just like a Garmin can, or they could leverage the cellular signals they were already broadcasting to create new navigation systems. Some companies decided to go with GPS and other stuck with the cell signal. Either way you look at, cell phones now use GPS or a GPS-like technology to give turn-by-turn directions to drivers all over the country. While this isn’t GPS tracking as most would think of it, it still is using a cellular phone to track and record position information. It can tell people how to fast you are traveling, an ETA (estimated time of arrival), and it can actively tell you your current location. This is GPS tracking if you ask me....
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