A weblog journal is different from a typical web page in that it is usually formatted as a cascading style sheet, listing articles in order of posting and forcing all the information onto one long page rather than multiple screens linked together. Where webpages have generally been used for advertising, sales, mainstream newspapers, directories and miscellaneous information, this new era of webmasters has given a breath of fresh air to the internet through personal blogging. The flow of information has shifted from the mass media to the masses – individual expression, creativity and personal experience becomes the new form of knowledge sharing as each person is now able to contribute on a level that reaches millions of potential readers. Each entry can be supplemented with pictures, links, polls and commentaries all specified by the author to create a distinctive experience for the targeted readers.
A blog can be absolutely anything you want it to be!
This new form of writing not only gives the unique perspective of the author, but also allows instant feedback through comment postings and message boards, giving readers the ability to be an active participant in the exchange and discussion of information and ideas. The most appealing aspect of digital journalism is that anyone can create a blog and write about any topic in the world. Never before have we been able to incorporate personal interests and individual originality into our very own corner of the World Wide Web. Whether through an article giving advice about gardening, a whole blog devoted to extreme sports or an in-depth discussion of a particular belief system and social ideal, a weblog journal provides an outlet for expression and takes that sliver of knowledge and adds it to the global consciousness. The only challenge with this much freedom? How do I choose what I want to write about first?!
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Hi Genevieve,
ReplyDeleteGreat post; you've provided a lot of info and an interesting perspective. JMO, I thought a few things could be a little more concise, given the TC Daily Planet suggestion that short is better. As an example, "personal interests and individual originality" struck me as bit redundant.
You seem very creative and I know I'll enjoy reading your future blogs, as I did this one.
Cathy W
I thought that it was nice that you provided us with some actual information in your blog, that's a good thing to do when writing. I got a little confused when you were talking about weblogs(i have no clue what those are), among a couple other topics that were out of my comprehension, but that's just me. Otherwise, i thought it was really informational.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments! Don't worry I will make the next one shorter :-) I just finished a class where I had to write much longer papers so I am still trying to transition.
ReplyDeleteSEverett: a web-log is the correct name for a blog and how we get the shortened term weBLOG.
I think you are a really great writer, but the beginning was a little boring because it just seemed like a text book definition. But after that first paragraph it had a little more "your own voice".
ReplyDeleteJamie Groth
Great job- that would be a great article to read for a new comer!!! It was a little bit long though.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a real knack for writing and that you are in the right class to display your skills. I do agree that your blog could be a bit more concise. Also, for people like SEverett an I, provide a definition for a word that isn't commonly used or well known. Other than that I found your blog very helpful as I am a rookie blogger looking for some direction. :)
ReplyDeleteYou seem like a very creative person.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteVery insightful! You're a great writer!
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts about blogging were very captivating, nice work!
ReplyDeleteGood discussion
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