BLOGGING & INTERNET DISCOURSE

ADAPTED FROM A PRESENTATION BY LISA CRUMIT-HANCOCK, SLIDES PROVIDED BY M.C.

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BLOG

1. noun. A contraction of weblog, a form of on-line writing characterized in format by a single column of text in reverse chronological order (i.e. most recent content at the top) with the ability to link to individual articles.

2. verb. To write an article on a blog.

BLOGGING’S BENEFITS

Working on & writing for a blog can provide:

•Joy: blogging is expressive & fun.

•A sense of how to communicate to other real people.

•An opportunity to express and communicate with your own voice.

•Practice & skill in writing; useful for future assignments & work.

BASIC TYPES OF BLOGS

• Journal blog: like a personal journal, provides unique perspectives, observations, or reviews.

• Tech blog: focused on a particular subject with a specific audience in mind.

• Pundit or News blog: analyzes and critiques current news-media articles.

ALL ABOUT BLOGS

• All blogs contain:

• A main content area with articles or entries listed reverse chronologically with the newest on top.

• An archive of older material.

• Some sort of comments section.

• Links to other, related, sites.

WRITING

• Blogs contain articles, sometimes called posts or entries that the author or authors write.

• Content varies across different blogs.

• Blogs often only focus on a small range of topics.

• This makes writing and focus easier.

• Update frequently but only if you have something truly worthy of posting.

COMMENTS

• Blogs often have a place for readers to comment and discuss posts.

• Comments allow blogs to be interactive.

• Readers can leave their opinions, tips, or impressions about the site or individual posts.

POLICY FOR BLOGGING & INTERNET DISCOURSE @ D.C.• Respect all genders, ethnicities, sexual

orientations, and differences among people

• Avoid talk that would be considered rude or abusive in public gatherings for example, in class, group volunteer activities, and courtroom proceedings.

• Show respect for ideas, values, needs, and beliefs other than one's own.

• Use your verbal skills as a show of your intelligence!