Download and install the template on your simmons.edu webspace as your own portfolio page. Personalize the site as directed. Create a list of XML-related resources: general resources and domain-specific resources. Ravage the literature and select about 10 resources for each group. Correct APA style is required.
Create a demonstration DTD. Create an internal and external DTD and a demo .xml page applying the DTD. Have this page available from the "Assignment 1" link on your portfolio page.
Create a demonstration XML Scheme (.xsd). Create an .xml page applying the schema. Validate the schema [include the URL or name of the program you use to validate the page].
Create three different transformations to manipulate the .xml from Assignment 3.
Practice using the Java parsers and validating parsers that are provided in the GSLIS lab. Folder for .java classes. Directions in the 'read me' file.
Practice creating .svg pages. Directions.
Write a paper detailing XML applications in some aspect of libraries. Details in class, but the paper must be extremely well-written, no longer than 5 pages. See the class management page.
Practice creating SOAP, METS, MODS and similar xml.
Practice either Wireless Markup or Google Hacks.
Write a paper expressing your understanding of the challenges facing using XML technologies - the pros and cons, the unfulfilled potential and possibilities - for some specific information-related need of your choosing. Use the literature review section from Assignment 1 and the specifics from Assignment 7 in this paper. Post the paper on your portfolio site.