The University of Oklahoma Web site Style guide
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Design Checklist
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Copy is written in a simple, friendly tone |
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Copy checked for spelling, typographical and grammatical errors |
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Photography is crisp, clean, current and reflects the diversity of OU students, faculty, and staff |
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All proper legal footers have been included |
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Supplied color palettes used for design |
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Specs for logos and the University of Oklahoma word mark have been followed. |
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All pages of the Web site contain the OU logo with a link back to the OU home page |
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There are no "dead-end" pages (i.e., those that do not provide a way out apart from the browser’s "back" button), which hinder easy navigation of the Web site |
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Uses backgrounds that make text and links easy to see and read. |
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Doesn't contain dark backgrounds with white or light-colored text (which makes the page impossible to print) |
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Avoids flashy gimmicks |
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