My Recommendation Letter

The Background

I completed course TS3100 - Fundementals of Web Application Development with flying colors and praise from both the course instructor and fellow learners. During the course, the instructor (Paul Gold) and I had numerous e-mail conversations concerning what he referred to as my mastery of both "the how" of building web sites as well as "the why" for good design. At the end of the course, he asked if he could write me a letter of recommendation. I am honored and priveledged to have received Mr. Gold's letter.

Course Description

The following course description and learning goals list is from the syllabus for Capella Course TS3100 - Fundamentals of Web Application Development. It should provide a good overview on which the Recommendation Letter is based.

Capella course TS3100 emphasized Web application development fundamentals and provided students with the intellectual and software tools necessary for developing professional Web applications. Students gained experience with the professional process of planning and developing prototype Web applications. In addition, students developed a personal Web site that served as an e-portfolio and resume of learning performance at Capella University.

This course emphasizes Web application development fundamentals and engages you with the intellectual and software tools necessary for developing professional Web applications. You will gain experience with the professional process of planning and developing prototype Web applications. You will also have some exposure to XHTML, which serves as the technical basis for Web site development. You will develop a personal web site based on a personal interest or hobby and you will also work collaborative on a team website for a mock coffee house.

By the end of this course, successful students will be able to:

1. Apply the basic concepts, document structure, and syntax of XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) to the design of Web pages and sites.
2. Use Dreamweaver to prepare Web pages that reveal a mastery of table elements, aligning images and text, building navigation elements, and rollovers.
3. Assess weaknesses and strengths of real-life business Web sites from a potential user's perspective.
4. Develop a simple proposal for a Web site project.
5. Participate as an effective collaborative team member in a Web site development project.
6. Explain the most important considerations for usability testing and demonstrate the ability to complete thorough usability testing on a Web site.
7. Test Web sites in different technical environments with different types of users and make improvements to the quality and effectiveness of the team Web site.

The Letter

Mr. Gold is a former web developer/designer and is now a Web Usability Professional. What you will read in his recommendation letter is his hearty endorsement of my strong potential of being a web usability consultant. This recommendation letter has become the cornerstone of my current educational path at Capella Univeristy. My goal is to learn and receive a Bachelor's degree in Web Application Development which will lead and develop my skills towards my ultimate goal of becoming a Web Usability Consultant/Expert.

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