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Blogging Basics Media 21 August 2010
1. Blogging Basics
August 2010
The Unquiet Library
Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Lester
2. Why blog?
Writing is a great way to “think aloud” on
paper.
Blogs allow us to see what our peers are
thinking and writing---blogs are great for giving
us insights or helping see a topic in a new light.
Blogs encourage critical thinking.
Blogs encourage everyone to have a voice in
class discussions.
3. Before you blog…
You should type and save all blog entries in
Microsoft Word.
Create a folder in “My Documents”. Name
your folder “LesterBlogs”.
Be sure to give each Word file name that
identifies the blog topic and date.
Use the spell/grammar check feature in Word
(F7).
4. Blogging Manners
Use only your first name in your posts—we
want to be Internet safe and not give any
identifying information about ourselves.
Use standard American English---someone
besides your teacher is your audience!
Use appropriate language; avoid slang or web
jargon, such as “BFF” or “TTYL.”
5. DO………..
Think reflectively and critically.
Focus on answer the writing prompt as
carefully as you can---think DEEP.
Use language appropriate for academic
writing.
6. DON’T…
Use slang.
Use abbreviations or web jargon.
Reveal any identifying personal information.
Get sloppy with grammar, spelling, and
punctuation!
7. How do I get to the blog?
http://connectwithmedia21.wordpress.com
Spelling DOES matter---if you do not type the
URL correctly, Wordpress will think you are
trying to create your own blog.
8. Steps for Blogging
Respond thoughtfully; type your response in
Word. Save and save often!
Proofread carefully---spell check is great, but it
does not catch every error.
Toggle back to your web browser so you can
see the blog.
9. Steps for Blogging
Enter your first name only.
Enter your email. If you do not have one,
please see Ms. Hamilton.
Do not fill in the third box “website.”
Copy and paste your text from your Word
document.
10. Completing Your Blog Post
Paste your text.
Wait at least one minute---sometimes if you
click on “submit” too quickly after text is
entered, Wordpress thinks you are just typing
“garbage.”
Once you have pasted your text and waited 1
minute, click submit.
Your post will not appear to the world right
away; Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Lester moderate
this blog and must approve your comment.