For these users it is vital that clear contact details be on each page. In designing Web pages for current students it is reasonable to assume hardware and software capabilities equivalent to the machines currently in student laboratories. Many students will be connecting from remote sites, so close attention should still be paid to speed of down loading. A reasonable standard of competence with English can be assumed. However, it is important to respect cultural diversity in content and language.
Content is the professional responsibility of the academic staff involved.
However, principles of clear design and presentation are important in screen-based data. Teaching and Learning Support Services provide professional assistance in design of educational material. Web material is subject to copyright law as is any other published matter. This entails careful checking of information included on a Web page, with proper acknowledgement where necessary. It may also entail placing a copyright notice on original material.