https://litwiki.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=BahnSio 2026-04-25T06:45:30Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.0 https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12852 2013-04-30T17:30:55Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Presentability */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.<br /> <br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.<br /> <br /> Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries. <br /> <br /> '''Example'''<br /> <br /> ''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.<br /> <br /> ''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.<br /> <br /> Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==<br /> <br /> What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12847 2013-04-30T17:26:03Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.<br /> <br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.<br /> <br /> Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries. <br /> <br /> '''Example'''<br /> <br /> ''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.<br /> <br /> ''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.<br /> <br /> Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12845 2013-04-30T17:24:11Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.<br /> <br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.<br /> <br /> Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries. <br /> <br /> &quot;In lieu of&quot; vs. &quot;In light of&quot;<br /> <br /> ''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.<br /> <br /> ''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.<br /> <br /> Here, '''in lieu of''' means 'instead of' or 'in absence of'. In light of means 'due to' or 'because of'. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12778 2013-04-27T03:06:34Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Active Voice */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.<br /> <br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12777 2013-04-27T03:06:13Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12776 2013-04-27T02:54:06Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> '''Active Voice'''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12775 2013-04-27T02:53:34Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> '''Active Voice'''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. Active voice is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12774 2013-04-27T02:53:25Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> '''Active Voice'''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. Active voice is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> ''Example of active voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> <br /> ''Example of passive voice:'' <br /> <br /> The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12773 2013-04-27T02:52:13Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> ''Active Voice''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. Active voice is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> Example of active voice: The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> <br /> Example of passive voice: The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12772 2013-04-27T02:51:31Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> '''Active Voice'''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. Active voice is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.<br /> <br /> Example of active voice: The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.<br /> <br /> <br /> Example of passive voice: The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12771 2013-04-27T02:43:24Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> '''Active Voice'''<br /> <br /> Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Foundational_Writing_Skills&diff=12770 2013-04-27T02:40:22Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Precision */</p> <hr /> <div>==Active Voice==<br /> ==Appropriateness==<br /> ==Awareness==<br /> ==Concrete Language==<br /> ==Consistent Structure==<br /> ==Imaginative Language==<br /> ==Precision==<br /> <br /> In order to achieve clarity and understanding for your reader, use precise vocabulary. Avoid inflated language and unnecessary words. Simplicity ensures that your article conveys the correct message without distracting or overwhelming your audience.<br /> <br /> ==Presentability==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12714 2013-04-12T14:45:27Z

<p>BahnSio: /* References */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. This design should serve as a guideline for students constructing a blog for the first time.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. '''See &quot;Priority: The 5 Ws.&quot;''' <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab the 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12713 2013-04-12T14:45:01Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. This design should serve as a guideline for students constructing a blog for the first time.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. '''See &quot;Priority: The 5 Ws.&quot;''' <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab the 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12712 2013-04-12T14:42:05Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. This design should serve as a guideline for students constructing a blog for the first time.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. '''See &quot;Priority: The 5 Ws.&quot;''' <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12704 2013-04-12T14:30:38Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. '''See &quot;Priority: The 5 Ws.&quot;''' <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12703 2013-04-12T14:30:29Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. '''See &quot;Priority:The 5 Ws.&quot;''' <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12702 2013-04-12T14:30:14Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. See &quot;Priority:The 5 Ws.&quot; <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12701 2013-04-12T14:29:50Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. See &quot;Priority.&quot; <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12700 2013-04-12T14:29:12Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> #Most important information placed first. (See Priority section.) <br /> #Explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true <br /> #General details-These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12697 2013-04-12T14:23:53Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organization'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Priority: The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12679 2013-04-12T13:01:31Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Inverted Pyramid by Siobahn Fisher */</p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, researching to establish authority, developing relevant means of participation for the interactive needs of the audience, and knowing the targeted audience the college student will be prepared to create blog content within a platform that will be most engaging. The best blogs are highly specific.&lt;ref&gt;Carrol, 163&lt;/ref&gt; Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world. <br /> <br /> ===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===<br /> Choosing a focused topic is essential to the success of the overall blog. A topic expresses one essential idea within writing and unifies each successive post. At first, a specific topic may seem to confine creativity, but focusing the topic actually provides endless creative possibilities. A focused topic encourages the audience to engage more actively and interact as a part of a blog community, ultimately enhancing the popularity of the blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Research Methods|Research Methods]] by Melissa Grantham===<br /> Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem. When writing for digital media, research allows writers to narrow their focus. Having a narrow focus makes a blog more interesting and the writer an expert on the topic.<br /> <br /> ===[[Participation|Participation]] by Marian G. Brewer===<br /> When starting a blog, it is important the blog author knows how to encourage participation with not only other bloggers, but the readers. Participation is more than just writing in a clean and concise manner. Blog authors must understand that a blog does not operate in a vacuum, but instead is a piece of a vast branching network. Blogrolls, share buttons, and enabling comments are a few ways to increase participation.<br /> <br /> ===[[Audience|Audience]] by Shanna Dixon===<br /> <br /> Before creating content for a blog, it is important, first, to identify the audience. The blog author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility before creating content. In this way, the author will be able to build toward an interactive community based on shared points of view and relevancy in order to engage the targeted reader with pertinent information and sources.<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> Headers and sub-headers are an important part of blogging used to organize content. Keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog, headers and sub-headers help readers find specific information in a short amount of time.<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> While developing a blog, lists can be used to not only emphasize subjects, but highlight important texts. It is imperative that the blog remain focused on its subject and has clarity. Lists help a reader to navigate the posts successfully and easily. Lists can also be detrimental to a blog if overused or incorrectly formatted. In digital Media a mistake like that can costs readers and credibility.<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]] by Nadine Epperson===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> After choosing a well-researched and focused topic and organizing the aesthetic and technical aspects of running a blog, blog writers must develop a consistent style for writing for digital media. It is crucial to keep in mind that online writing is an entirely different world separate from print. With the freedom digital media allows writers, there are also certain responsibilities that must be maintained in order for a blog to be effective at appealing to readers. Though writing for digital media encompasses writing techniques that are useful in print media (like following the [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] and [[proofreading|proofreading]] your posts), there are also key differences. Blogs must be [[Scan-ability|scannable]], because digital readers do not like to have to read without direction. While writing for a blog, less is typically more and [[brevity | brevity]] is admired. Following these writing techniques will help lead to the development of a credible an appealing blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===<br /> If digital writing is not scannable, many times it will not be read. Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text. Digital writers must understand and utilize different properties of text, visuals, multimedia, and linking to maximize scan-ability.<br /> <br /> ===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===<br /> <br /> College student bloggers should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve [[brevity]] while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.<br /> <br /> ===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===<br /> <br /> Proofreading is essential for all writing. It requires reviewing and revising mistakes for a flawless and error free document. Proofreading for mistakes gives creditability to your document and will not distract readers with mistakes.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> #Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''&quot;[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]&quot;''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12678 2013-04-12T13:00:56Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Inverted Pyramid by Siobahn Fisher */</p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, researching to establish authority, developing relevant means of participation for the interactive needs of the audience, and knowing the targeted audience the college student will be prepared to create blog content within a platform that will be most engaging. The best blogs are highly specific.&lt;ref&gt;Carrol, 163&lt;/ref&gt; Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world. <br /> <br /> ===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===<br /> Choosing a focused topic is essential to the success of the overall blog. A topic expresses one essential idea within writing and unifies each successive post. At first, a specific topic may seem to confine creativity, but focusing the topic actually provides endless creative possibilities. A focused topic encourages the audience to engage more actively and interact as a part of a blog community, ultimately enhancing the popularity of the blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Research Methods|Research Methods]] by Melissa Grantham===<br /> Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem. When writing for digital media, research allows writers to narrow their focus. Having a narrow focus makes a blog more interesting and the writer an expert on the topic.<br /> <br /> ===[[Participation|Participation]] by Marian G. Brewer===<br /> When starting a blog, it is important the blog author knows how to encourage participation with not only other bloggers, but the readers. Participation is more than just writing in a clean and concise manner. Blog authors must understand that a blog does not operate in a vacuum, but instead is a piece of a vast branching network. Blogrolls, share buttons, and enabling comments are a few ways to increase participation.<br /> <br /> ===[[Audience|Audience]] by Shanna Dixon===<br /> <br /> Before creating content for a blog, it is important, first, to identify the audience. The blog author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility before creating content. In this way, the author will be able to build toward an interactive community based on shared points of view and relevancy in order to engage the targeted reader with pertinent information and sources.<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> Headers and sub-headers are an important part of blogging used to organize content. Keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog, headers and sub-headers help readers find specific information in a short amount of time.<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> While developing a blog, lists can be used to not only emphasize subjects, but highlight important texts. It is imperative that the blog remain focused on its subject and has clarity. Lists help a reader to navigate the posts successfully and easily. Lists can also be detrimental to a blog if overused or incorrectly formatted. In digital Media a mistake like that can costs readers and credibility.<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]] by Nadine Epperson===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> After choosing a well-researched and focused topic and organizing the aesthetic and technical aspects of running a blog, blog writers must develop a consistent style for writing for digital media. It is crucial to keep in mind that online writing is an entirely different world separate from print. With the freedom digital media allows writers, there are also certain responsibilities that must be maintained in order for a blog to be effective at appealing to readers. Though writing for digital media encompasses writing techniques that are useful in print media (like following the [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] and [[proofreading|proofreading]] your posts), there are also key differences. Blogs must be [[Scan-ability|scannable]], because digital readers do not like to have to read without direction. While writing for a blog, less is typically more and [[brevity | brevity]] is admired. Following these writing techniques will help lead to the development of a credible an appealing blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===<br /> If digital writing is not scannable, many times it will not be read. Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text. Digital writers must understand and utilize different properties of text, visuals, multimedia, and linking to maximize scan-ability.<br /> <br /> ===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===<br /> <br /> College students should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve [[brevity]] while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.<br /> <br /> ===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===<br /> <br /> Proofreading is essential for all writing. It requires reviewing and revising mistakes for a flawless and error free document. Proofreading for mistakes gives creditability to your document and will not distract readers with mistakes.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> #Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''&quot;[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]&quot;''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12676 2013-04-12T12:59:17Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin) */</p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, researching to establish authority, developing relevant means of participation for the interactive needs of the audience, and knowing the targeted audience the college student will be prepared to create blog content within a platform that will be most engaging. The best blogs are highly specific.&lt;ref&gt;Carrol, 163&lt;/ref&gt; Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world. <br /> <br /> ===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===<br /> Choosing a focused topic is essential to the success of the overall blog. A topic expresses one essential idea within writing and unifies each successive post. At first, a specific topic may seem to confine creativity, but focusing the topic actually provides endless creative possibilities. A focused topic encourages the audience to engage more actively and interact as a part of a blog community, ultimately enhancing the popularity of the blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Research Methods|Research Methods]] by Melissa Grantham===<br /> Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem. When writing for digital media, research allows writers to narrow their focus. Having a narrow focus makes a blog more interesting and the writer an expert on the topic.<br /> <br /> ===[[Participation|Participation]] by Marian G. Brewer===<br /> When starting a blog, it is important the blog author knows how to encourage participation with not only other bloggers, but the readers. Participation is more than just writing in a clean and concise manner. Blog authors must understand that a blog does not operate in a vacuum, but instead is a piece of a vast branching network. Blogrolls, share buttons, and enabling comments are a few ways to increase participation.<br /> <br /> ===[[Audience|Audience]] by Shanna Dixon===<br /> <br /> Before creating content for a blog, it is important, first, to identify the audience. The blog author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility before creating content. In this way, the author will be able to build toward an interactive community based on shared points of view and relevancy in order to engage the targeted reader with pertinent information and sources.<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> Headers and sub-headers are an important part of blogging used to organize content. Keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog, headers and sub-headers help readers find specific information in a short amount of time.<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> While developing a blog, lists can be used to not only emphasize subjects, but highlight important texts. It is imperative that the blog remain focused on its subject and has clarity. Lists help a reader to navigate the posts successfully and easily. Lists can also be detrimental to a blog if overused or incorrectly formatted. In digital Media a mistake like that can costs readers and credibility.<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]] by Nadine Epperson===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> After choosing a well-researched and focused topic and organizing the aesthetic and technical aspects of running a blog, blog writers must develop a consistent style for writing for digital media. It is crucial to keep in mind that online writing is an entirely different world separate from print. With the freedom digital media allows writers, there are also certain responsibilities that must be maintained in order for a blog to be effective at appealing to readers. Though writing for digital media encompasses writing techniques that are useful in print media (like following the [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] and [[proofreading|proofreading]] your posts), there are also key differences. Blogs must be [[Scan-ability|scannable]], because digital readers do not like to have to read without direction. While writing for a blog, less is typically more and [[brevity | brevity]] is admired. Following these writing techniques will help lead to the development of a credible an appealing blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===<br /> If digital writing is not scannable, many times it will not be read. Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text. Digital writers must understand and utilize different properties of text, visuals, multimedia, and linking to maximize scan-ability.<br /> <br /> ===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===<br /> <br /> College students should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve brevity while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.<br /> <br /> ===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===<br /> <br /> Proofreading is essential for all writing. It requires reviewing and revising mistakes for a flawless and error free document. Proofreading for mistakes gives creditability to your document and will not distract readers with mistakes.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> #Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''&quot;[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]&quot;''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12583 2013-04-11T17:54:55Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Inverted Pyramid by Siobahn Fisher */</p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===<br /> <br /> College students should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve brevity while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.<br /> <br /> ===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12582 2013-04-11T17:52:10Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12581 2013-04-11T17:50:33Z

<p>BahnSio: /* Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin) */</p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller ==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12580 2013-04-11T17:49:34Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12579 2013-04-11T17:48:49Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Readability|Readability]]''' by Andrew Clouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]''' by Kristin Hanlin <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Brevity|Brevity]]''' by Haley Clarke ==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]''' by Kasey Miller</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12578 2013-04-11T17:47:34Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Readability|&lt;i&gt;Readability&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Andrew Clouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Scan-ability|&lt;i&gt;Scan-ability&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Kristin Hanlin <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Brevity|&lt;i&gt;Brevity&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Haley Clarke ==<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Inverted Pyramid|&lt;i&gt;Inverted Pyramid&lt;/i&gt;]] by Siobahn Fisher <br /> <br /> <br /> '''[[Proofreading|&lt;i&gt;Proofreading&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Kasey Miller</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12577 2013-04-11T17:45:02Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Readability|&lt;i&gt;Readability&lt;/i&gt;]] by Andrew Clouse ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Scan-ability|&lt;i&gt;Scan-ability&lt;/i&gt;]] by Kristin Hanlin ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Brevity|&lt;i&gt;Brevity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Haley Clarke ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[Inverted Pyramid|&lt;i&gt;Inverted Pyramid&lt;/i&gt;]] by Siobahn Fisher ==<br /> <br /> <br /> == '''[[Proofreading|&lt;i&gt;Proofreading&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Kasey Miller ==</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Blog_Writing_for_College_Students&diff=12576 2013-04-11T17:42:08Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div>==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Choosing Your Topic|&lt;i&gt;Choosing Your Topic&lt;/i&gt;]] by Amy Rehner<br /> <br /> *[[Research Methods|&lt;i&gt;Research Methods&lt;/i&gt;]] by Melissa Grantham<br /> <br /> *[[Interactivity|&lt;i&gt;Interactivity&lt;/i&gt;]] by Marian Brewer<br /> <br /> *[[Audience|&lt;i&gt;Audience&lt;/i&gt;]] by Shanna Dixon<br /> <br /> ==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==<br /> To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content. <br /> <br /> ===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===<br /> <br /> Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.<br /> <br /> ===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===<br /> <br /> ===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===<br /> <br /> ===[[Links|Links]]===<br /> No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.<br /> <br /> ==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==<br /> <br /> '''[[Readability|&lt;i&gt;Readability&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Andrew Clouse<br /> <br /> '''[[Scan-ability|&lt;i&gt;Scan-ability&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Kristin Hanlin<br /> <br /> '''[[Brevity|&lt;i&gt;Brevity&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Haley Clarke<br /> <br /> '''[[Inverted Pyramid|&lt;i&gt;Inverted Pyramid&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Siobahn Fisher<br /> <br /> '''[[Proofreading|&lt;i&gt;Proofreading&lt;/i&gt;]]''' by Kasey Miller</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12572 2013-04-10T14:05:40Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the site as uninformed.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12565 2013-04-09T19:03:08Z

<p>BahnSio: /* References */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415992015/ Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12564 2013-04-09T19:00:55Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12563 2013-04-09T19:00:36Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12556 2013-04-09T18:49:44Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12555 2013-04-09T18:49:29Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12554 2013-04-09T18:48:56Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12553 2013-04-09T18:48:08Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose of Inverted Pyramid in Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors. [http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Webwise Wording] says, &quot;If they cannot quickly and easily assess your article for points of interest, they are likely to leave your webpage and go search for an alternative that is easier to skim.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12552 2013-04-09T18:45:37Z

<p>BahnSio: /* References */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing/ Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12551 2013-04-09T18:45:13Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ Purdue OWL: Journalism and Journalistic Writing] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12550 2013-04-09T18:44:19Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.<br /> #[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/] Retrieved 9 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12549 2013-04-09T18:42:50Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered by the conclusion of the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12548 2013-04-09T18:41:31Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the headline. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12547 2013-04-09T18:41:15Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the [[headline]]. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12546 2013-04-09T18:40:45Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the heading. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers surf the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12545 2013-04-09T18:40:07Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the heading. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of occurrences. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen? Time is important to web journalism because news and data are ever changing. A reader should be able to tell the relevance of an article to his search without reading the full entry.<br /> *'''W'''here? Location like time helps the reader determine relevance to his life. Someone is California may not necessarily want data or news from a study or an event in Florida.<br /> *'''W'''hy? After reading a headline, a natural reaction from the site visitor will be &quot;Why?&quot; If this information is available, it is necessary to the beginning of the article. Often times readers are surfing the web for the &quot;why&quot; of a new law, murder, food recall, etc. Exclusion of this detail will cause a reader to go elsewhere and flag the blog as lacking knowledge.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12542 2013-04-09T18:32:50Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? Well known names should be in the heading. Others may go in the first paragraph depending on the subject.<br /> *'''W'''hat? Readers visit sites to discover current news or results of practices. Essentially the first paragraph or headline should answer the question, &quot;What's happening?&quot;<br /> *'''W'''hen?<br /> *'''W'''here?<br /> *'''W'''hy?<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

BahnSio https://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Inverted_Pyramid&diff=12540 2013-04-09T18:25:34Z

<p>BahnSio: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.<br /> <br /> [[File:news_writing_inverted_pyramid2.jpg|200px|thumb|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Organizing Content'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.<br /> <br /> '''The 5 Ws'''<br /> <br /> The 5 Ws help the author determine the most important information. According to inverted pyramid style, these questions should be answered in the first paragraph.<br /> <br /> *'''W'''ho? <br /> *'''W'''hat?<br /> *'''W'''hen?<br /> *'''W'''here?<br /> *'''W'''hy?<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Purpose for Tech Writing'''<br /> <br /> The inverted pyramid contributes to [[scan-ability]]. Placement of the most essential information at the beginning of an article or entry allows the reader to get what he needs without scrolling. Site visitors read less on the web than in print. Bloggers should implement the inverted pyramid to share need-to-know information quickly and retain frequent visitors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.<br /> #[http://webwisewording.com/Tips/front-load-your-writing. Inverted Pyramid Style] Retrieved 2 April 2013.</div>

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