Naming standards

Title tag

Home page:
[course title], [course name and number], Athabasca University

Example:
Spanish for Beginners I, Spanish 200, Athabasca University

Subsequent (inside) pages:
[page title], [course title], [course name and number], Athabasca University

Example:
Course Objectives, Spanish for Beginners I, Spanish 200, Athabasca University

Description tag

Guidelines:
Judiciously take from the "Overview" heading on the syllabus pages.

Example:
This course introduces students to the basic elements of the Spanish language. Together with its complement SPAN 201, this course will enable a student to speak and write simple Spanish in a range of everyday situations. [do not use the following] By viewing 26, half-hour television programs and other material, students will develop oral and written skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and idioms. Pronunciation, comprehension, and writing are emphasized and are an essential component of the course. SPAN 200 is a prerequiste for SPAN 201.

Keywords tags and htdig keywords

Guidelines:
No commas, 10 - 15 words

Standard keywords:
Athabasca University distance education (course name) (course number) (course abbreviation) (course title) (course center)

Keywords may also be taken from:

1. “Outline" on the syllabus pages
2. the study guide table of contents, headings
3. important words on the web page