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This project is a website created as part of the Grade 12 Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Practical Assessment Task (PAT). The goal of this website is to serve as a summarised, visual version of the Phase 2 research report, presenting the findings on the project's topic in a user-friendly web format.

The topic of investigation is The Impact of Instant Messaging (IM) on Communication and Collaboration in Businesses.

The website consists of a home page and four additional content pages:

• index.html (Home Page): Provides an introduction to the topic.
• Current_Usage.html: Discusses the current advantages and disadvantages of using IM in the workplace.
• Implementation.html: Outlines best practices for implementing IM applications within an organisation.
• Future.html: Explores the future trends and expected growth of IM technologies in a business context.
• Bibliography.html: Cites all sources and images used throughout the website.

This website was built to meet the requirements of the PAT guidelines, including:

• Multi-Page Structure: The site features a home page linked to multiple (4) other pages.
• Functional Navigation: A consistent navigation bar is present on all pages, allowing for easy movement between sections.
• Structured Content: Information is presented clearly using headings, paragraphs, and tables for readability.
• Graphics and Media: Includes relevant, high-quality images with figure captions to enhance understanding.
• Hyperlinks: Contains internal links for navigation and external hyperlinks to relevant sources and acknowledgements.
• Consistent Design: A clean, consistent layout and appearance are maintained across all pages using a shared CSS stylesheet.
• Acknowledgements: A dedicated bibliography page properly acknowledges all information and graphics used from other sources.

• HTML: Used for the structure and content of all web pages.
• CSS: Used for all styling, layout, and appearance.
  • w3.css: A CSS framework used for the base layout and responsive design.
  • custom-styles.css: A custom stylesheet for additional styling and modifications.

• Project Author: Thomas Kabalin
• CSS Framework: w3.css by W3Schools

This project is protected by copyright. See LICENSE.md for full details.