I think that either non-electronic or electronic writing changes my writing style. I think that for me it does not matter because at the end what we tried to write gets there with the same message. Although sending texts via a cellphone does changes my writing style a little bit like text a smile rather than writing in on a paper. I think i type faster than hand writing, but it does not matter. I really enjoy both of them and I don't care if it is electronic or non-electronic writing. Technology also provide us with spelling check that we did not have nearly 12years ago. I do think that electronic writing saves you a lot of time, but we cannot depend of it always, we never know if we loose power for a few days and since we depended so much on technology that we are lazy to check our grammar since the computer did that for us.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
First Post- Electronic Writing
Most of the time I write electronically. I mostly use Facebook, Skype and other social networking and chatting services. I think it is a great deal to have all this services, since it provides us to instant communication with the people we are trying to communicate. We don't have to wait for the mail to get there and get whatever we sent them. I think also it's good for the environmental since we are not waisting paper for envelopes or to write something. I have never blogged before and I think it will be an interesting experience. I really enjoy writing electronically and I think it has changed the world and not only me.
Friday, January 14, 2011
First Post
1. I quite enjoy writing electronically and I actually hope to use my studies at Kent as a magazine journalism major to get a job as a blogger someday. I first started blogging, actually, before Myspace was even popular on a site now long forgotten - does anyone remember Xanga? I've also used email, IM, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for personal use. I've blogged for school as well, in both high school and college. My high school's advanced English classes were applied communications, so we had to make videos, blogs and pod casts. More recently, I adapted my 12 page paper required for my FYE class into a blog, blocking it to be easier to read, adding pictures and links. I also had to make a blog project for Media Writing.
2. My writing does change when I write electronically. It becomes more conversational, using contractions like "I'm" with out even realizing it. This is more than acceptable in blogs or on Facebook, but not so much in academic writing, unfortunately. It's interesting, though, that most people feel that they type a lot faster than they write, but I don't feel that way. I think I take more time thinking about what I'm saying and looking over it to make sure it's right when I type than when I write, which takes longer.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Blog #1 - Writing Electronically
I write electronically using email, face book, text messaging, I also have a twitter account that I use on occasion. I use my phone the most, I like to text message along with using face book. I don’t have instant messaging and I do not blog consistently. Because of this class I am going to be blogging every week
which will be interesting.
Yes, I do believe that writing changes depending on what type of medium you use. When I am writing electronically using Microsoft word I tend to write faster, and I am very thankful for spell check. I like to get as much as I can out and then go back and revise what I have already wrote. When I am writing with a pen and paper, I tend to think more about what I am going to say, because there is no spell check or help with grammatical errors. I definitely take my time more and sometimes I won’t say or use certainthings in my writing if I am unsure that it is correct. Overall I like to use an electronic medium when writing, such as Microsoft word, I believe it helps me to be a better writer.
which will be interesting.
Yes, I do believe that writing changes depending on what type of medium you use. When I am writing electronically using Microsoft word I tend to write faster, and I am very thankful for spell check. I like to get as much as I can out and then go back and revise what I have already wrote. When I am writing with a pen and paper, I tend to think more about what I am going to say, because there is no spell check or help with grammatical errors. I definitely take my time more and sometimes I won’t say or use certainthings in my writing if I am unsure that it is correct. Overall I like to use an electronic medium when writing, such as Microsoft word, I believe it helps me to be a better writer.
Electronic Writing
I would say that I have quite a large amount of experience writing electronically, both for school purposes and personal. I do not personally blog but I do participate in many forums, for advice and the like. I also have a twitter, but don’t really use it due to my lack of a smart phone. I do have a facebook , but I’m not really sure f that counts as writing so much as networking. I do have an email, (obviously) but I don’t really use it all that much for writing, mostly just for work and school things. I would have to say that writing does change when using a computer as opposed to a pen and paper. I think that it allows me to write more subjectively and allows me to write more. I would also have to say that writing in any form on the internet is probably different than writing in actual public places due the anonymity granted. I feel like people actually express their real feeling online better than they can through less anonymous writings. I feel like it makes you more honest, and often times harsher in what you are writing. Also, when writing online in a place where your name is out there people tend to write in a manner that positively portrays them as a person. I think this is especially apparent with websites such as facebook where peoples writing will be seen by others and then will also be judged and commented upon.
!st Post
Some of the different types of experiences that I have worked with would be twitter facebook, some of the gossip sites that I like to look on, my yahoo and when I text on my phone. I have been working with these for quite a while now. I think that everyone in the world is addicted to them. Social networking sites have practically become a part of my life and everyone else in the world.
I think that my writing changes drastically when I use an electronic medium because I feel like it’s much unformed. Usually when I am on these sites I am talking to a friend or relatives, and I really don’t care about the way I am writing or how I sound. But when I am writing to a professor or someone I don’t know then I will change it up. I do blame technology for my writing skills because sometimes I tend to write like how I feel at the moment when I’m on facebook or something else but when I have a paper due then I have to totally change up my writing and make it all proper and professional.
When I use a pen and paper to write my writing changes also because I am taking my time to look over things and make sure things are spelled correctly as opposed to facebook when I just write how I feel and post. I feel like it doesn’t really matter because people are going to understand what I am saying anyways because they probably write the same way I do to.
I think that my writing changes drastically when I use an electronic medium because I feel like it’s much unformed. Usually when I am on these sites I am talking to a friend or relatives, and I really don’t care about the way I am writing or how I sound. But when I am writing to a professor or someone I don’t know then I will change it up. I do blame technology for my writing skills because sometimes I tend to write like how I feel at the moment when I’m on facebook or something else but when I have a paper due then I have to totally change up my writing and make it all proper and professional.
When I use a pen and paper to write my writing changes also because I am taking my time to look over things and make sure things are spelled correctly as opposed to facebook when I just write how I feel and post. I feel like it doesn’t really matter because people are going to understand what I am saying anyways because they probably write the same way I do to.
First Post
I would say I have a decent amount of experience in writing electronically. I blogged last semester for my American Politics class and did some blogging in high school for a speech class. I do not have a personal blog or spend any time on blogging sites. I do email frequently and have a Facebook and I would say that somewhat works as a blog. In the past I used AOL instant messanger and I currently have a Twitter but I rarely ever use it myself, I just use it to follow the news and music artists.
I tend to type faster than I can write using pen and paper so when it comes to thoughts pouring out of my head onto my computer screen rather than paper I do believe it is better. I can type much faster so nothing is being lost that I want to say because I can get it out in a more efficient time, not having to worry about erasing or scratching out mistakes. If anything writing electronically is a benefit to my writing because of this efficiency. I don’t think using an electronic medium changes my writing style either like I said before I believe it benefits it. I believe it is also more organized being electronic because papers tend to get lost or thrown away or even eaten by your dog! Electronically it can be saved in various places, on the web, on your hard drive, junk drive, etc.
I tend to type faster than I can write using pen and paper so when it comes to thoughts pouring out of my head onto my computer screen rather than paper I do believe it is better. I can type much faster so nothing is being lost that I want to say because I can get it out in a more efficient time, not having to worry about erasing or scratching out mistakes. If anything writing electronically is a benefit to my writing because of this efficiency. I don’t think using an electronic medium changes my writing style either like I said before I believe it benefits it. I believe it is also more organized being electronic because papers tend to get lost or thrown away or even eaten by your dog! Electronically it can be saved in various places, on the web, on your hard drive, junk drive, etc.
First Post
As far as writing electronically, I'd say i have a decent amount of experience. I contribute to several sports blogs on the internet, I have a twitter account with which I keep in touch with friends and family with and the same goes for e-mailing. Going as far back as in middle school I have been contributing writing to the internet through e-mail, IM's and forums, so I'd say I've become well versed with electronic writing.
When writing through an electronic media as opposed to a pen and paper, I find it to be much easier to express what you're trying to say. I can express my thoughts and ideas more freely as well. I think when using an electronic medium for writing, you get more confident in what you are trying to say as opposed to writing with a pen and paper or explaining yourself to someone. In some instances, there would be things that I would normally never say to someone, but when writing online, I have no qualms about saying that certain thing, whether it is positive or negative. That being said, being able to express yourself so freely isn’t always a good thing as you could probably post something that would either make you look bad or someone else look bad.
One last thing about writing online is that your grammar and such may not be as good. For example, I know when commenting on something someone wrote or writing something myself, I often use acronyms to save time.
First Post
I have some informal experience with writing electronically, using the Blogger and Xanga websites in the past, as well as instant messaging and email.
I haven't found that my writing is much different necessarily because of the medium, although writing with a pen and paper does seem to have a more personal effect on me. Whether I'm writing publicly or privately has a more significant impact on what comes out.
I haven't found that my writing is much different necessarily because of the medium, although writing with a pen and paper does seem to have a more personal effect on me. Whether I'm writing publicly or privately has a more significant impact on what comes out.
My experience writting electronically
Unlike most people my age I have had very little experience writing electronically. In fact the only time I write electronically is when I am emailing or sending messages on Facebook witch is almost the same as emailing. However when writing a paper I always go strait to my computer I almost never hand write anymore.
I also see a difference in the way I write when I write electronically and when I write by hand. One way that I write different is that when I email its usually short and to the point. However if I am hand writing a note I will go into a little more detail than if i wrote it on-line. Another difference is that when writing electronically for a paper it is a lot easier for me to do because I don't have to worry about my spelling thanks to. Writing electronically has also helped me be able to do more creative writing. Another difference is that when I write by hand I can always see all the changes I have made wich makes me second guess myself and change it more. But when I write electronically after I change something I don't second guess myself because I'm not reminded of what was there before.
I also see a difference in the way I write when I write electronically and when I write by hand. One way that I write different is that when I email its usually short and to the point. However if I am hand writing a note I will go into a little more detail than if i wrote it on-line. Another difference is that when writing electronically for a paper it is a lot easier for me to do because I don't have to worry about my spelling thanks to. Writing electronically has also helped me be able to do more creative writing. Another difference is that when I write by hand I can always see all the changes I have made wich makes me second guess myself and change it more. But when I write electronically after I change something I don't second guess myself because I'm not reminded of what was there before.
OA_Blog1_01/12/2011
1.) I have been writing electronically since middle school when it first started with AOL Instant Messanger. In high school I recieved education on writing professionally in an e-mail as well as blogging. I have never personally blogged myself but I have been taught about it before. I use e-mail as the source of communication when I write electronically.
2.) I feel that my writing does in fact change when writing electronically because I have taken a technical writing course which taught me how to go about writing electronically in a professional manner. I feel that I am more formal when writing electronically and I don't tend to ramble on about the subject matter because it would be to much for the reader to see at once, as opposed to a tangible paper they see in front of them. When writing an e-mail I write to the recipient about the subject matter at hand. I believe it is better to be straight and to the point when writing electronically so you do not make the ready discouraged in reading what is posted.
2.) I feel that my writing does in fact change when writing electronically because I have taken a technical writing course which taught me how to go about writing electronically in a professional manner. I feel that I am more formal when writing electronically and I don't tend to ramble on about the subject matter because it would be to much for the reader to see at once, as opposed to a tangible paper they see in front of them. When writing an e-mail I write to the recipient about the subject matter at hand. I believe it is better to be straight and to the point when writing electronically so you do not make the ready discouraged in reading what is posted.
Experience with writing electronically
The experiences that I have with writing electronically are using IM back when it was more popular, using facebook, facebook chat and messages, and using my e-mail from Kent State. I do feel that when you use an electronic medium as opposed to the old style of using a pen and paper your writing is affected and does change. When using an electronic medium to write such as twitter, facebook, and IM people tend to use abbreviations, shortened words, and symbols for their text, which in turn can make it hard to understand what someone is trying to say. With the large number of people writing electronically it becomes somewhat unnatural to use a pen and paper to communicate with someone and almost become so accostomed to writing electronically that grammer and punctuation styles may change, and also the neatness and legibility of handwriting styles may change.
Electronic Writing
I never really started communicating through blogs and social networking sites until I began college. I think part of the problem was the fact that I never had to communicate with anyone via internet. In high school, I saw my friends everyday, so I found the whole social networking thing kind of pointless. I was also incredibly involved in extracurricular activities all throughout my high school career, which never permitted me any time to be 'social'. I do find it a great way to stay in touch with friends from high school, even though finding the time to do so is strenuous. One of the biggest 'pet peeves' I have with blogs and social networking sites is bad writing. I understand that they are meant for entertainment and that they aren't really to be taken seriously, but I absolutely hate when people use bad grammar. It makes them seem uneducated, which I very well know they aren't. I just find it annoying that they can't take the time to look over what they have written. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to writing; something that was instilled the moment I started taking honors English classes in high school. I take writing very seriously, especially at a time when technology rules the writing world. We live in a fast-paced society where communication is key; the simplest shortest statements are the only ones that are able to hold our attentions; and where we are able to read and understand things without the proper use of grammar. I feel with such technologies, the art of writing is slowly, but surely becoming obsolete.
Electronic Writing
I have no experience with writing a blog but I do use facebook and e-mail quite often. I'm not a fan of a lot of electronic writing, I'd rather talk to a person or write something down on paper where it is actually tangible. I usually change my mind several times when I'm writing so I hate going back and deleting something I've written though I end up doing that more than I want. I do think my writing changes when I use an electronic medium mostly because I usually know who I'm talking to very well (e.g. facebook) or I barely know who I'm talking to (e.g. e-mailing a prof). For the first case, I write how I would say it, leave out punctuation and grammar and use a ton of abbreviations and symbols. For the second case, I tend to write very formal and double check everything at least twice like a I am right now. I usually don't use conjunctions and I make it sound much more eloquent then I probably would if I asked them to their face.
My first post
I have a pretty vast amount of experience writing electronically. I am one of those people who if a new thing comes out like MySpace or Facebook I will follow the trend and end up creating one for myself. However the first thing I used to do a lot was chatting online with friends. Everybody had their own screen name and you were able to go online and chat with as many friends as you wanted. I used to be addicted to that. I would go on a couple of times every single day and just talk with my friends about anything. Then I got really into myspace, and then eventually facebook which I still use and go on every single day. Recently I created a twitter account, so I could follow many athletes and also my friends and family. I created it mainly to see what some of my favorite athletes or comedians were saying, but occasionally I will post something myself. My main source of writing electronically would have to be facebook and my Kent email. I check my email every single day and read anything I get, or if I have to email a professor asking him a question. So writing electronically is a huge part of my life and I deal with it every single day.
I would have to say that it changes a little when I’m using an electronic medium as opposed to writing on pen and paper. The only thing to me that really changes is that I might try to sound more sophisticated and intelligent, because I am able to look up better words or sayings that I would be able to use in my writing. To me this does not really say too much about the process of writing. It is merely just another way to get your voice heard in a different style.
I would have to say that it changes a little when I’m using an electronic medium as opposed to writing on pen and paper. The only thing to me that really changes is that I might try to sound more sophisticated and intelligent, because I am able to look up better words or sayings that I would be able to use in my writing. To me this does not really say too much about the process of writing. It is merely just another way to get your voice heard in a different style.
Post 1
I am very familiar with online blogging. I use facebook, twitter, IM, and email. I find it easier than formally writing or calling the person. I think that it is helpful and beneficial to people to blog. For example, for group projects I find it easier to IM the group members than to actually meet them in the library or some place, that way you can do it from your room or another location if you have a prior engagement. It is also a great way to keep in contact with people that live a distance away or have not seen in a long time. Another way that I use it is to mass email people to let them know about an event or if something is happening that they should know about. Either way it is looked at, electronic writing and blogging is a helpful thing.
When I am writing online or blogging, I tend to use the regular acronyms, such as "brb" or "ttyl." I think that these make writing a lot faster and easier to read, but I would never use these when I am actually writing. I feel that when I write that I have to be more formal since I am actually taking the time out to write the letter or whatever it may be. I think that when I write online that my medium changes drastically, words are spelled incorrectly, punctuation, is horrible and just my writing over all is bad. When I am writing on pen and paper or in a word document, my writing style changes and I feel that I need to be more professional.
Writing Electronically.
I have never used online blogging, although my friends have and I have helped them come up with ideas to post. Other than online blogging I do have many experiences with writing electronically. I recently got a twitter account I use it almost regularly and post things on there via texting. I also use facebook more than any human being should. I have mobile facebook, I use my computer for facebook, and I also receive text messages for things that have been posted to my facebook wall or if someone has sent me a message. I find it to be a very good way to communicate with others, although it has its disadvantages. To use writing electronically is not a good way to sense reaction or tone of the voice. Generally talking on the phone or face-to-face is more appropriate for that matter.
I do not think that writing electronically changes compared to when I write on pen and paper. Years ago when I would use AIM I would use all of the acronyms like "lol" and "jk" ect. But because of my horrible writing that I had in high school I have found that it only makes writing worse. So now when I write on Facebook, Twitter or even text messaging I try my best to use full words, and to try to use correct grammar punctuation. I have found out that it will only help you out in the long run.
Bailey A
There are many new trends of writing electronically to help improve your writing skills and stay connected with people. Many of my friends went to other colleges so I keep in touch with them through facebook. I use this to chat about random thoughts and quick chit-chats in an informal way with people. I do think my writing changes from pen and paper to electronically through facebook. My writing is more casual online and I use more slang than I would in a paper. I think my style of writing chances because of the audience I'm chatting with online. Most of the people are my close friends so proper English and grammar is ignored. On something like a paper for a class I take more time to evaluate what is it I am trying to say and edit to make sure I use proper punctuation and spelling. I think this shows that the process of writing can be executed in many different ways; it can be short and casual or long and proper. There are many different ways to compose writing to fit any situation.
First post
Aside from email, instant messaging, and social networking such as Facebook, I have created and contributed to numerous blogs and websites. I would often try to get my posts featured in certain communities, and a few times have.
Writing electronically has its differences from traditional pen and paper in a few ways, depending on the situation. What always holds true is that my spelling is incredulously better on electronic mediums – certain browsers include a spell-checker, and dictionaries are fast and available. The other difference is that online, I have a larger intended target audience, which encourages me to sell my posts with interesting headlines or eye-catching design. Whether the goal is to increase traffic, get carried through social news sites, or have more followers, my writing changes to meet these ends.
It is easy to get lost in the crowd of the countless posts and content updates on the internet, so having something different and appealing is more than a necessity for those who have any ambition in mind. Creating an identity is a long term process that needs to be committed to and managed in an autoschediastical fashion as the web dynamically changes.
Writing electronically has its differences from traditional pen and paper in a few ways, depending on the situation. What always holds true is that my spelling is incredulously better on electronic mediums – certain browsers include a spell-checker, and dictionaries are fast and available. The other difference is that online, I have a larger intended target audience, which encourages me to sell my posts with interesting headlines or eye-catching design. Whether the goal is to increase traffic, get carried through social news sites, or have more followers, my writing changes to meet these ends.
It is easy to get lost in the crowd of the countless posts and content updates on the internet, so having something different and appealing is more than a necessity for those who have any ambition in mind. Creating an identity is a long term process that needs to be committed to and managed in an autoschediastical fashion as the web dynamically changes.
Blog #1. :)
I'm sure that everyone has some kind of experience with writing online. I have had a Xanga account since I was twelve. Sometimes I post something, sometimes I don't. Mostly I just write about whatever my current annoyance is. Whether it is my family, school, myself, or the blanket that isn't keeping my feet warm, you can probably find something about it on my blog.
I confess, I also have a Twitter account. Honestly I think tweeting is boring, pointless, and just another way that everyone doesn't check up on me, so I don't use it much. I couldn't care less about what my friends, let alone celebrities, are doing every second of the day. "Gracie is hungry and wants a pizza." That's cool, but I don't really care. :P
My writing is the same everywhere, pretty much. My vocabulary, punctuation and capitalization are the same whether I'm typing a ten page essay or a fifty word blog. It's the same even when I'm writing my World Geography notes with a pencil and paper. The only difference I find is that my writing is a whole lot neater on the computer than it is on paper, of course. When I write on paper my thoughts are a print/cursive mess, and when I'm typing they, well, they look like this.
Being that my writing is the same no matter what medium I am using, I think that it shows that I write how I would talk and I talk how I write. This is obviously not the case of other people, but it's how I do things.
Language is too important to butcher, so I try my best to keep it consistent.
First Blog
1. I have used a fair amount of electronic writing but I dont think my experience is as extensive as others. I have used instant messaging, e-mail, myspace and facebook, but have never blogged before or owned a twitter acount. Also, I have not used these programs quite as much as I know my friends and others used them. My usage of them was minimal but I was familiar with it and knew the basics.
2. I don't think that my writing style changes as much from e-mails to pen and paper as it does from social networks like myspace and facebook or instant messaging to pen and paper. The main reason for this is because of the audience that I am directing my writings to. Most of the time when I use e-mail it is directed towards family members and professors and its a more formal style of writing. On the other hand, when I use social networks and instant messaging, it is more directed to my peers and it is a much more informal style of writing. I feel that the only reason that I would change my style of writing is due to the audience that it is meant for, otherwise it is relatively similar. I think this says that the writing process is somewhat ineffective because when writing electronically in e-mails or in blogs, there is no pre-writing, or webs, etc. Most blogs and e-mails are all first drafts that would bypass the entire writing process. So if you write the same way electronically as you do on pen and paper, this shows that the writing process is not being used.
2. I don't think that my writing style changes as much from e-mails to pen and paper as it does from social networks like myspace and facebook or instant messaging to pen and paper. The main reason for this is because of the audience that I am directing my writings to. Most of the time when I use e-mail it is directed towards family members and professors and its a more formal style of writing. On the other hand, when I use social networks and instant messaging, it is more directed to my peers and it is a much more informal style of writing. I feel that the only reason that I would change my style of writing is due to the audience that it is meant for, otherwise it is relatively similar. I think this says that the writing process is somewhat ineffective because when writing electronically in e-mails or in blogs, there is no pre-writing, or webs, etc. Most blogs and e-mails are all first drafts that would bypass the entire writing process. So if you write the same way electronically as you do on pen and paper, this shows that the writing process is not being used.
experience w/electronic media
I had to blog last semester for a class, so I have some experience participating in a public blog. I, like many, use email and sites life Facebook to write electronically. I don't really like this kind of writing particularly, I find it hard to think when just staring at a screen. So typically my thoughts come out really jumbled.
My writing changes drastically when I use electronic media. I am the type of person who likes to write everything out, review it, then revise if necessary (and it usually is). Pen and paper can be a pain, simply because I think it is more time consuming and, for me, really sloppy and disorganized. However, it is easier for me to go back and revise what I did/was thinking when pen and paper are involved. Electronic media, especially if I am just talking on IM or Facebook, even emails sometimes, makes me lazy; I don't capitalize letters, punctuate properly, spell things correctly. etc. Typing is quick and easy so paying attention to all the grammatical rules just seems to slow the process down.
I think the process of writing, whether blogging, journaling, academic, etc. is really important. Unfortunately, and I am to blame too, I think it is largely misguided these days. I know I grew up and continue to live in the age of computers and everchanging technology, but I still think pen and paper are the best way to go. I think that writing should always be a respected form, treated so in every medium and situation. It is an aspect of language that makes humans so unique. But I suppose the idea of writing is often to get a message across. . . so maybe the process isn't so screwed up.
My writing changes drastically when I use electronic media. I am the type of person who likes to write everything out, review it, then revise if necessary (and it usually is). Pen and paper can be a pain, simply because I think it is more time consuming and, for me, really sloppy and disorganized. However, it is easier for me to go back and revise what I did/was thinking when pen and paper are involved. Electronic media, especially if I am just talking on IM or Facebook, even emails sometimes, makes me lazy; I don't capitalize letters, punctuate properly, spell things correctly. etc. Typing is quick and easy so paying attention to all the grammatical rules just seems to slow the process down.
I think the process of writing, whether blogging, journaling, academic, etc. is really important. Unfortunately, and I am to blame too, I think it is largely misguided these days. I know I grew up and continue to live in the age of computers and everchanging technology, but I still think pen and paper are the best way to go. I think that writing should always be a respected form, treated so in every medium and situation. It is an aspect of language that makes humans so unique. But I suppose the idea of writing is often to get a message across. . . so maybe the process isn't so screwed up.
Blogging: Friend or Foe (post 1)
The internet is a wide, dangerous place. It is filled with nameless, faceless people who want to attack and who want to criticize anyone who doesn’t share their own viewpoint. Because of this reason, I tend to stay away from long, day-to-day blogging. Now don’t get me wrong, I tend to publish some writings on Facebook or Myspace (when it was still used), but I tend to stray away from posting every thought of my own for everyone else to see. The few times I do, my writing is relatively conversational, but I still keep certain things in mind. I cannot spell “you” as just “u” and I cannot stand misspellings. I feel like the internet is making society lazy with grammar. Yes, it helps spread our ideas, news, and thoughts to one another, but sometimes it just makes us sound ridiculous. Improper spellings just destroy a person’s credibility, in my mind, so to keep mine, I usually try not to post anything too long that would provoke arguments or make me seem like I want my life to be on display, like some sort of show dog.
To answer your question, yes, I do blog, but I usually only post up my writings that are streams of thought rather than monotonous, every day activities that no one really cares about. Even though I have social networking accounts, I try not to use them to display everything that is occurring in my life.
To answer your question, yes, I do blog, but I usually only post up my writings that are streams of thought rather than monotonous, every day activities that no one really cares about. Even though I have social networking accounts, I try not to use them to display everything that is occurring in my life.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to the course blog for ENG 11011. This is an interactive forum for reflecting upon and discussing the course material and sharing your experiences with writing. Ideally, we will all be active participants in an online community, responsible for both production and consumption of written knowledge. I expect you to respond not only to course material, but also to one another.
REQUIREMENTS
Your weekly blog posts will be responses to any aspect of the reading assignment. What did you think? Is there an idea you found interesting or problematic? You might connect the reading to other things you have read, or relate the ideas to your own experiences. You could also pose questions about the reading topics or ponder something that confused you. You can summarize the ideas of the author, but I am most interested in your ideas. This assignment is open-ended and reflective, but I still expect you to engage with the topic. In order to receive credit, you must add something of substance to the ongoing conversation or move it forward. Be as clear and reader-friendly as possible. I will not be grading for mechanical correctness, but please try to keep your thoughts relatively focused and organized.
There are two ways to participate on the blog:
1) Create your own post. You can save your post before you publish it to the blog, and revise it at any time.
2) Use the "comments" function to post your reactions to other posts. Once posted, these cannot be revised, so choose your words carefully.
LABELS: Be sure to LABEL your posts. There is a small box underneath the composing box that says "labels." Choose a label (your name or initials) and stick with it. USE THE SAME LABEL EVERY TIME YOU POST. Your name will show up on the main blog page with your # of posts next to it in parentheses. I use these labels to find your posts each week, so it is imperative that you remember to include them.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
This an open-ended, flexible assignment with only a few guidelines:
1) Respect one another. Disagreement is welcome; inflammatory personal attacks are not. Just don't be a jerk.
2) Exercise discretion. These discussions can and will be somewhat informal, but remember that this is a public web page. Your words reflect not only yourself but the class as a whole, so choose them wisely.
3) Stay relevant. I welcome the unexpected diversions that will undoubtedly occur, but your posts and comments should be at least tangentially related to the larger discussion.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Audience - This is a public forum, so keep your audience in mind when you write. You aren't just writing for yourself or your teacher - you're writing for your classmates, and for any virtual interlopers who happen to stumble upon our blog!
Participation - Those of you more reticent to speak in class may find this virtual space more comfortable than the physical one. Feel free to write more than 250 words if you are so inclined.
Intertextuality - You may link to video, audio, images, or other web pages, provided the information is relevant to the blog dicussion.Consider this blog an open space for all your questions, anecdotes, observations, rants, philosophical musings, and ideological assertions. As always, please talk to me if you need help.
I look forward to your thoughtful ruminations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Weekly reflections on the assigned readings: You will be responsible for posting 250 words per week to the blog. Half the class will post on Monday and half will post on Wednesday. For specific due dates, see the blogging schedule.
- In-class writing assignments: We will also use the blog to write about topics in class.
Your weekly blog posts will be responses to any aspect of the reading assignment. What did you think? Is there an idea you found interesting or problematic? You might connect the reading to other things you have read, or relate the ideas to your own experiences. You could also pose questions about the reading topics or ponder something that confused you. You can summarize the ideas of the author, but I am most interested in your ideas. This assignment is open-ended and reflective, but I still expect you to engage with the topic. In order to receive credit, you must add something of substance to the ongoing conversation or move it forward. Be as clear and reader-friendly as possible. I will not be grading for mechanical correctness, but please try to keep your thoughts relatively focused and organized.
There are two ways to participate on the blog:
1) Create your own post. You can save your post before you publish it to the blog, and revise it at any time.
2) Use the "comments" function to post your reactions to other posts. Once posted, these cannot be revised, so choose your words carefully.
LABELS: Be sure to LABEL your posts. There is a small box underneath the composing box that says "labels." Choose a label (your name or initials) and stick with it. USE THE SAME LABEL EVERY TIME YOU POST. Your name will show up on the main blog page with your # of posts next to it in parentheses. I use these labels to find your posts each week, so it is imperative that you remember to include them.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
- This assignment (along with short essays) constitutes 25% of your overall grade (250 points).
- Blog entries are "graded" on a credit/no credit basis. You will receive credit for substantive, thoughtful entries. Each incomplete or missing entry will lower your grade.
- Grammar and mechanics will not lower your grade unless they detract from the clarity of your blog post(s).
This an open-ended, flexible assignment with only a few guidelines:
1) Respect one another. Disagreement is welcome; inflammatory personal attacks are not. Just don't be a jerk.
2) Exercise discretion. These discussions can and will be somewhat informal, but remember that this is a public web page. Your words reflect not only yourself but the class as a whole, so choose them wisely.
3) Stay relevant. I welcome the unexpected diversions that will undoubtedly occur, but your posts and comments should be at least tangentially related to the larger discussion.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Audience - This is a public forum, so keep your audience in mind when you write. You aren't just writing for yourself or your teacher - you're writing for your classmates, and for any virtual interlopers who happen to stumble upon our blog!
Participation - Those of you more reticent to speak in class may find this virtual space more comfortable than the physical one. Feel free to write more than 250 words if you are so inclined.
Intertextuality - You may link to video, audio, images, or other web pages, provided the information is relevant to the blog dicussion.Consider this blog an open space for all your questions, anecdotes, observations, rants, philosophical musings, and ideological assertions. As always, please talk to me if you need help.
I look forward to your thoughtful ruminations.
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