ENG 120 & ENG 200 (Campus) Research Guide
Website Creation Resources
Google Sites
Google Sites is a structured wiki and web page creation tool included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. The service also includes Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drawings, Google Forms, and Google Keep.
- How to Use Google Sites (By Google) This link opens in a new windowThese steps are for using Google Sites (Fall, 2021). Use the list of Help articles in the right margin for help with specific items within Google Sites.
Wix
Wix This link opens in a new window is a platform that empowers anyone to create their own website with no coding or design skills needed. They constantly develop new tools while providing hundreds of existing tools like: Wix Logo Maker, Wix Video Maker, Wix Blog, as well as their open development platform Velo by Wix.
Resources to help you use Wix to create your own website:
- Wix Learn This link opens in a new windowLearn how to build and launch a wow-worthy website with courses and lessons on design, coding, CMS and more. Earn certifications to include on your resume while you're at it.
- Wix Tutorial 2023 (Full Tutorial For Beginners) This link opens in a new windowWith almost a million views, Santrel Media’s video is by far the most-watched Wix tutorial on YouTube. The tutorial is updated and relevant to the current Wix user interface, so beginners should have no problems following along as he takes you through the website creation process step-by-step.
- Learning Wix (LinkedIn Learning via Shapiro Library A-Z Database List This link opens in a new window(SNHU Instructional Support subscribes to LinkedIn Learning for SNHU users)
Jen Kramer’s beginner level guide to Wix is ideal for those who desire a structured, organized way to learn the basics of the platform. The course will guide you on how to create a responsive website from setup to layout and design, as well as how to build pages with original content and images.
Weebly
Weebly This link opens in a new window is a web-design tool that offers professional looking, high-quality templates for creating websites. Created in 2007, Weebly has worked with Apple and Google and works well with both. Free basic account is available.
Resources to help you use Weebly to create your website:
- Weebly Support - First Steps This link opens in a new windowSimple tutorial to show you how to choose a theme and a domain. Use the menu on the left to learn more.
- Weebly Support - Building Your Website This link opens in a new windowFull list of short tutorials for how to add a calendar, map, Twitter feed, text, buttons, anything you want to your Weebly website.
Writing Help
If you need help writing your best resource is the Wolak Learning Center This link opens in a new window (Campus Students) or the Academic Support Center This link opens in a new window (Online Students). However, the library has a number of resources that can help and librarians can lead you to web resources that may also be useful. The following are some recommended books and web resources to help you write:
How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing by Call Number: PE1408 .S48787 2007ISBN: 9781591477433Publication Date: 2007-01-15
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Presentation Help
If you need help preparing a presentation your best resource is the Wolak Learning Center This link opens in a new window (Campus Students) or the Academic Support Center This link opens in a new window (Online Students). However, the library has a number of resources that can help and librarians can lead you to web resources that may also be useful. The following are some recommended books and web resources to help you prepare a presentation:
Better Presentations by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 9780231542791Publication Date: 2016-12-19
Presentation Skills, Fourth Edition by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 9781426004872Publication Date: 2010-02-16
