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<div>According to Wikipedia, [http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
==Structure format==<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public(Powazek,Derek). Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
Having readers comment on your blog makes your job easier. Ask for feedback at every available chance.<br />
Some useful tactics to keep readers entertained include informing readers as to where your ideas came from, citing your sources, and linking entertaining and informative sites that relate to your post. Your readers will be glad you did.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
In a blog, be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not try to use big words to make your blog sound better. By using too many big words, you stand the risk of loosing your readers interest. They may find themselves confused and wondering what you are talking about. Remember, your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars. Sometimes short is better.<br />
Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. Be sure not to overexplain yourself.<br />
Write as if your readership consists of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease responses or encourage negative feedback to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation. Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
According to wikipedia:[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://www.contontrobot.com/5-tips-forcrafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"]<br />
*[http://www."how to write a strong title"]<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10202How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:53:54Z<p>Dfraley: making changes</p>
<hr />
<div>According to Wikipedia, [http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
==Structure format==<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public(Powazek,Derek). Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
Having readers comment on your blog makes your job easier. Ask for feedback at every available chance.<br />
Some useful tactics to keep readers entertained include informing readers as to where your ideas came from, citing your sources, and linking entertaining and informative sites that relate to your post. Your readers will be glad you did.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
In a blog, be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not try to use big words to make your blog sound better. By using too many big words, you stand the risk of loosing your readers interest. They may find themselves confused and wondering what you are talking about. Remember, your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars. Sometimes short is better.<br />
Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. Be sure not to overexplain yourself.<br />
Write as if your readership consists of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease responses or encourage negative feedback to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
According to wikipedia:[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10198How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:28:54Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
<hr />
<div> According to Wikipedia, [http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public(Powazek,Derek). Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
Having readers comment on your blog makes your job easier. Ask for feedback at every available chance.<br />
Some useful tactics to keep readers entertained include informing readers as to where your ideas came from, citing your sources, and linking entertaining and informative sites that relate to your post. Your readers will be glad you did.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10197How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:25:24Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works cited */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public. Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
Having readers comment on your blog makes your job easier. Ask for feedback at every available chance.<br />
Some useful tactics to keep readers entertained include informing readers as to where your ideas came from, citing your sources, and linking entertaining and informative sites that relate to your post. Your readers will be glad you did.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10196How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:24:20Z<p>Dfraley: /* Encourage participation */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public. Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
Having readers comment on your blog makes your job easier. Ask for feedback at every available chance.<br />
Some useful tactics to keep readers entertained include informing readers as to where your ideas came from, citing your sources, and linking entertaining and informative sites that relate to your post. Your readers will be glad you did.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10195How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:14:54Z<p>Dfraley: /* Have opinions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public. Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Illicit futher thought. Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources. Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post. Your readers will appreciate your unselfishness.<br />
*No trolling or spamming. These activities are not welcome.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10194How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T14:11:40Z<p>Dfraley: /* Have opinions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public. Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot.<br />
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Illicit futher thought. Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources. Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post. Your readers will appreciate your unselfishness.<br />
*No trolling or spamming. These activities are not welcome.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10193How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T13:48:45Z<p>Dfraley: /* Create meaningful titiles */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think. Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public arena.<br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or lucid information that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say. Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be open and inviting.<br />
*If responding or commenting to a blog, simply stating good job is not helpful. Tell the writer and other readers what you thought was good about the blog and state improvements that could be made.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Illicit futher thought. Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources. Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post. Your readers will appreciate your unselfishness.<br />
*No trolling or spamming. These activities are not welcome.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10192How do I write on a blog?2006-07-27T13:48:19Z<p>Dfraley: /* Create meaningful titiles */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up, include your own experiences and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Structure format===<br />
* Titles-the main title or headline.<br />
* Body- the main content.<br />
* Permilink- the URL of the full individual article.<br />
* Entry Date- this includes the date and time the blog was published or posted.<br />
Also, blogs usually Include:<br />
*Comments- opinions that readers have about the work.<br />
*Categories- subjects that will be discussed in the entry.<br />
*Links- that can tell more information about certain topics in the entry.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
:In order to create a meaningful title, think about what the topic is about and who the audience is. [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] draws people into reading because they feel that you have something to say that they need to hear. [[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] are supposed to grab the readers attention. They should be short and to the point. Also, be sure to select topics that are relevant to the topic. Your goal is not only to catch the reader, but to keep the reader. Remember [http://www.contentrobot.com/5-tips-for-crafting-blog-post-titles/"titles should describe"] (in a word or few) what readers will get in the main post.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think. Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public arena.<br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or lucid information that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say. Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be open and inviting.<br />
*If responding or commenting to a blog, simply stating good job is not helpful. Tell the writer and other readers what you thought was good about the blog and state improvements that could be made.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog. It is easier to keep your readership than trying to win them back.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Illicit futher thought. Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources. Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post. Your readers will appreciate your unselfishness.<br />
*No trolling or spamming. These activities are not welcome.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]] Do not use too many big words to try to make your blog sound better. Sometimes shorter is better. By using too many big words many of your readers may loose interest and find themselves confused and wondering what exactly you are talking about. Your blog readership may not consist soley of scholars.<br />
*Amuse your readers while conveying professionalism and seriousness concerning your blog. Maintain a sense of humor, most people enjoy a good laugh. <br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers. You would not intentionally write in a manner that could cause you to loose loyal readership, decrease response to your blog or encourage negative feedback.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. <br />
*Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation.<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. <br />
* Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. <br />
*Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins. It would be rude and inconsiderate to try to change the subject of the conversation. Additional ideas that may have been omitted may also be added to a blog. These ideas are welcomed and may make the blog a more interesting read.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs. Many companies now advertise on blogs as a way to reach more people in an effort to increase potential business.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*Some of the best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.<br />
*Link to Google<br />
:<[http://www.google.com/ Google.]<br />
*Link to Ask.com <br />
:<http://www.ask.com/?o=0#subject:ask|pg:1<br />
*Anatomy of a Blog <br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10148How do I write on a blog?2006-07-25T17:34:26Z<p>Dfraley: /* Have opinions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience. Write only what you know.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or lucid information that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say.<br />
*Stay relevant to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be inviting.<br />
*Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical.<br />
*Simply stating good job is not helpful. Tell what you thought was good and state improvements that could be made.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
*Illicit further thoughts.<br />
*No trolling or spamming.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use too many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better.<br />
*Amuse your readers. Have a sense of humor.<br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
*Study other blogs.<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins.<br />
*Add additional ideas that may have been omitted.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*The best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10146How do I write on a blog?2006-07-25T17:32:49Z<p>Dfraley: /* Create meaningful titiles */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience. Write only what you know.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say.<br />
*Stay relevant to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be inviting.<br />
*Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical.<br />
*Simply stating good job is not helpful. Tell what you thought was good and state improvements that could be made.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
*Illicit further thoughts.<br />
*No trolling or spamming.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use too many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better.<br />
*Amuse your readers. Have a sense of humor.<br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
*Study other blogs.<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins.<br />
*Add additional ideas that may have been omitted.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*The best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10145How do I write on a blog?2006-07-25T17:29:50Z<p>Dfraley: works cited</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox, cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] it should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience. Write only what you know.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say.<br />
*Stay relevant to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be inviting.<br />
*Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical.<br />
*Simply stating good job is not helpful. Tell what you thought was good and state improvements that could be made.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
*Illicit further thoughts.<br />
*No trolling or spamming.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use too many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better.<br />
*Amuse your readers. Have a sense of humor.<br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
*Study other blogs.<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those blogs designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and thoughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and popular culture.<br />
*Photoblogs consist of a gallery of images published daily.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins.<br />
*Add additional ideas that may have been omitted.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*The best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006<br />
*Earthshine How to blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://earthshine.org/howtoblog>.<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Powazek, Derek Learn to write. 09 May 2006. Online. 16 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://alistapart.com/articles/learntowrite>.<br />
*Wikipedia, blog. Online. 17 Jul 2006.<br />
:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog>.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10128How do I write on a blog?2006-07-25T16:30:09Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works cited */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. A blog is your easy to use website, where you can post your thoughts and interact with other people. In order to <br />
[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business,clubbox,cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] it should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience. Write only what you know.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*Feel free to tell people what you think.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
*It is okay to enter a discussion if you really have something to say.<br />
*Stay relevant to the topic.<br />
*Encourage people to comment and send feedback. Be inviting.<br />
*Be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical.<br />
*Simply stating good job is not helpful.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
*No trolling or spamming.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*Inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
*Illicit further thoughts.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use too many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better.<br />
*Move your readers.<br />
*Amuse your readers. Have a sense of humor.<br />
*Don't over explain yourself.<br />
*Write as if your readership consist of paid subscribers.<br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
*Study other blogs.<br />
*A writers goal should be clarity.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and toughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information, and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and poplar culture.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
*Add to the conversation that the blog begins.<br />
*Add additional ideas that may have been omitted.<br />
*Advertisements can also be added to blogs.<br />
*Offer links to other blogs.<br />
*The best blogs use graphics.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
*[http://smart writers.com]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to comment on a blog"]<br />
<br />
==Works cited==<br />
*Hacker, Diana. "A Writer's Reference." Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003<br />
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10088How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T16:15:31Z<p>Dfraley: /* Different types of blogs */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox,cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
::[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog|wikipedia types of blogs]]<br />
*Personal blogs are those designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and toughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information, and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and poplar culture.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10087How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T16:10:11Z<p>Dfraley: /* Different types of blogs */</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox,cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
*Personal blogs are those designed mostly for teenagers and college students. It is a great way to communicate with each other and keep everyone up to date with events and toughts.<br />
*Business blogs are used to promote and defame businesses, to argue economic concepts, to desseminate information, and more. A good example would be the stock market.<br />
*Clubbox blogs allow owners, upon paying a monthly fee, to post daily personal entries, pictures, and videos. It usually has a large amount of bandwidth to share.<br />
*Culture blogs discuss music, sports, theatre, other arts, and poplar culture.<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10086How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T15:53:32Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, clubbox,cultural and gossip. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10085How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T15:49:18Z<p>Dfraley: changes</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
There are different types of blogs. Some of them are personal, business, travel, political and topical. <br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10084How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T15:44:19Z<p>Dfraley: making changes</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
==How to write an interesting blog==<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Different types of blogs==<br />
<br />
==What else can you add in a blog?==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=How_do_I_write_on_a_blog%3F&diff=10083How do I write on a blog?2006-07-20T15:40:41Z<p>Dfraley: just starting</p>
<hr />
<div>[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/ "Blog"] is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter)that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the website. In order to [http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives/ write an interesting blog], some things to keep in mind would be; Create meaningful titles, have opinions, keep it short, encourage participation, mix it up,include your own experiences, and make proper editing and grammer corrections.<br />
<br />
===Create meaningful titiles===<br />
*[[How do I write a strong title?|Titles]] should be short, to the point and grab the readers attention.<br />
*Create titles that go with the topic. <br />
*Personal topics are good, depending on your audience.<br />
<br />
===Have opinions===<br />
*tell people what you think, be free.<br />
*Do not write anything on your blog that you would not feel comfortable saying out in a public place. <br />
*Remember that your blog is public information. Be careful not to put incriminating ideas or any other lucid things that you do not want everyone to know.<br />
<br />
===Keep it short===<br />
*Be sure to strive for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness.<br />
*Do not stay on one subject for to long. It makes the reader bored and they are more likely to loose interest in your blog.<br />
<br />
===Encourage participation===<br />
*Add your own comments or ideas into your blog and ask for feedback.<br />
*inform your readers as to where your ideas came from and cite your sources.<br />
*Link entertaining and informative websites that relate to your post.<br />
<br />
===Mix it up===<br />
*Be careful in your word choice. Avoid using repetitive words and [[What is redundancy?|redundancy.]]<br />
*Do not use to many big [[What is wordiness?|words]] to try and make it sound better. Sometimes short is better. <br />
<br />
===Include your own experiences===<br />
*Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] is readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary.<br />
*Be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]]<br />
*Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership.<br />
<br />
===Editing and grammer===<br />
*Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. <br />
*Be sure to spell and grammer check all your [[Editing? proofreading? revision?|work.]]<br />
*Remember that bloggers and [[What are some basic editing strategies for new writers?|editiors]] reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"]<br />
*[http://earthshine.org "how to blog"]<br />
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"]<br />
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"]<br />
==Works cited==</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=10054What is a sentence?2006-07-18T16:41:40Z<p>Dfraley: /* Punctuation */</p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463). The basic unit in writing is the sentence.<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464). "I am not very good a writing essays."<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compound sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464). "The girl ran fast, though her classmates were gaining on her."<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
There are four major patterns that function in a sentence.<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465)."The weather is nice today."<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465). "Go to the store."<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465). "What time is it anyways?"<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465). "What a fun ride"!<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a [[What is "subject/verb agreement"?|subject and a verb.]]<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a [[What is the correct way to use punctuation?|period, question mark, or an exclamation point.]]<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
*A sentence can be either positive or negative in function.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
:Sentences should have a predicate that says something about the verb.<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool party was great!<br />
:What a ride!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going (incomplete)<br />
:She is going to work at four. (complete)<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
<br />
*[http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html "How to use punctuation"]<br />
<br />
*[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject "Subject and predicate"]<br />
<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=608117917 "Sentence linguistics"]<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html><br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject><br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791></div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=10026What is a sentence?2006-07-17T17:01:49Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works Cited */</p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463). The basic unit in writing is the sentence.<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464). "I am not very good a writing essays."<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compound sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464). "The girl ran fast, though her classmates were gaining on her."<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
There are four major patterns that function in a sentence.<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465)."The weather is nice today."<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465). "Go to the store."<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465). "What time is it anyways?"<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465). "What a fun ride"!<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a [[What is "subject/verb agreement"?|subject and a verb.]]<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a [[What is the correct way to use punctuation?|period, question mark, or an exclamation point.]]<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
*A sentence can be either positive or negative in function.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
:Sentences should have a predicate that says something about the verb.<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
:What a ride!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going (incomplete)<br />
:She is going to work at four. (complete)<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
<br />
*[http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html "How to use punctuation"]<br />
<br />
*[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject "Subject and predicate"]<br />
<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=608117917 "Sentence linguistics"]<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html><br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject><br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791></div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=10025What is a sentence?2006-07-17T16:50:36Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463). The basic unit in writing is the sentence.<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464). "I am not very good a writing essays."<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compound sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464). "The girl ran fast, though her classmates were gaining on her."<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
There are four major patterns that function in a sentence.<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465)."The weather is nice today."<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465). "Go to the store."<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465). "What time is it anyways?"<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465). "What a fun ride"!<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a [[What is "subject/verb agreement"?|subject and a verb.]]<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a [[What is the correct way to use punctuation?|period, question mark, or an exclamation point.]]<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
*A sentence can be either positive or negative in function.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
:Sentences should have a predicate that says something about the verb.<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
:What a ride!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going (incomplete)<br />
:She is going to work at four. (complete)<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
<br />
*[http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html "How to use punctuation"]<br />
<br />
*[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject "Subject and predicate"]<br />
<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=608117917 "Sentence linguistics"]<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006<br />
.http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html.<br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=10007What is a sentence?2006-07-13T18:19:56Z<p>Dfraley: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463). The basic unit in writing is the sentence.<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464). "I am not very good a writing essays."<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compound sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464). "The girl ran fast, though her classmates were gaining on her."<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
There are four major patterns that function in a sentence.<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465)."The weather is nice today."<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465). "Go to the store."<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465). "What time is it anyways?"<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465). "What a fun ride"!<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
*A sentence can be either positive or negative in function.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
:Sentences should have a predicate that says something about the verb.<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
:Boy! What a ride!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
<br />
*[http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html "How to use punctuation"]<br />
<br />
*[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject "Subject and predicate"]<br />
<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=608117917 "Sentence linguistics"]<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=10000What is a sentence?2006-07-13T18:07:29Z<p>Dfraley: /* Complete thought */</p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
<br />
*"How to use punctuation"[http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html]. <br />
<br />
*"Subject and predicate"[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject].<br />
<br />
*"Sentence linguistics"[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=608117917].<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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<br />
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<br />
'''What is a sentence'''<br />
<br />
The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9993What is a sentence?2006-07-13T17:48:17Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works Cited */</p>
<hr />
<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
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*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
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===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
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==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
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*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
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*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
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*Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
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The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9992What is a sentence?2006-07-13T17:47:54Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works Cited */</p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
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===Structure===<br />
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*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
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*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger. "How to use punctuation." 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
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*Peck, Frances. "Subject and Predicate." 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
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*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
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*, Wikipedia. "Sentence Linguistics." 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
<br />
The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9986Talk:What is a sentence?2006-07-13T17:37:14Z<p>Dfraley: /* Works Cited */</p>
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== Works Cited ==<br />
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Your works cited is incorrect. your 1st two web sources have broken links. You are missing a period between the author of said sites and the title you attribute to them. Also, quotation marks should encompass the titles. The actual meat of the page seems well structured, and hints towards great research techniques. <br />
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Also, there is a dangling paragraph or so after the Works Cited. It seems to repeat the opening paragraph, so I suggest simply deleting it. If it's vital, enter it among the rest of the body.<br />
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: I thought your paper was good. It was very informative. You included information on all types of sentences and provided the reader with examples and a clear understanding. God job.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:How_do_I_get_started_writing%3F&diff=9985Talk:How do I get started writing?2006-07-13T17:33:10Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>Writing is hard, pure and simple. Talking to each other, chatting online, or even writing a letter are merely our simple ways of communicating with each other. But, to go beyond and truly write, espeically formal writing, is like practicing a craft. With this in mind, trades are difficult and take practice and as such starting the process is the hardest part. I find the best way to start writing is just to write on paper and get words out. It doesn't matter if it's right or wrong, that part comes later, but was does matter is that thoughts are being recorded and the creative writing process starts. Eventually, you will get a feel for what you want to write and you can expand upon that, just by wrting down a few sentences, statements, or ideas on paper. For the best writers are the best between the transittion between the mind and the paper. ~ M. Nowell<br />
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:Your paper was excellent! You included lots of information ( some that I could use) and stayed on point. You went through each step and made every one of your points understandable.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:What%27s_the_difference_between_a_semicolon_and_a_comma%3F&diff=9983Talk:What's the difference between a semicolon and a comma?2006-07-13T17:30:20Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>Good paper. It included evidence and details, as well as examples. Make sure you inform the reader where you got your info. from.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:How_do_you_use_a_semicolon%3F&diff=9981Talk:How do you use a semicolon?2006-07-13T17:28:46Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>In the Conjunction adverbs, you spelled nevertheless wrong. Just add the r. Paper is good. It gives good information and provides details and supporting evidence.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:What_is_%E2%80%9Csubject/verb_agreement%E2%80%9D%3F&diff=9977Talk:What is “subject/verb agreement”?2006-07-13T17:24:24Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>At the end of your paper in the works cited, get rid of == == in the title. Also, make sure your works cited is in the correct form. Overall, good paper.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9974What is a sentence?2006-07-13T17:19:08Z<p>Dfraley: /* How to make a sentence */</p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentences must end with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentences must be a complete thought.<br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger How to use punctuation. 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances Subject and Predicate. 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
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*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
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*, Wikipedia Sentence Linguistics. 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
<br />
The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9973What is a sentence?2006-07-13T17:18:25Z<p>Dfraley: /* Purpose */</p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statements (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentence must end with a period, question mark or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentence must be a complete thought. <br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger How to use punctuation. 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
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*Peck, Frances Subject and Predicate. 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
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*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
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*, Wikipedia Sentence Linguistics. 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
<br />
The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:What_is_an_ellipsis_and_how_do_you_use_one_correctly%3F&diff=9972Talk:What is an ellipsis and how do you use one correctly?2006-07-13T17:17:04Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>Great paper. All information is there and it is well done. Good job.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9969What is a sentence?2006-07-13T16:52:18Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statments (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
<br />
==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentence must end with a period, question mark or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentence must be a complete thought. <br />
<br />
==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
<br />
===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
<br />
===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
<br />
*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
<br />
*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
<br />
===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
<br />
==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger How to use punctuation. 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
<br />
*Peck, Frances Subject and Predicate. 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
<br />
*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
<br />
*, Wikipedia Sentence Linguistics. 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
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The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
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A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9947What is a sentence?2006-07-12T18:40:49Z<p>Dfraley: /* How to make a sentence */</p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
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===Structure===<br />
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*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
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*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
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===Purpose===<br />
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*Declaritive sentences make statments (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
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==How to make a sentence==<br />
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*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentence must end with a period, question mark or an exclamation point.<br />
*Sentence must be a complete thought. <br />
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==Usage==<br />
===Subject and verb===<br />
The subject is what or whom the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. It tells the action.<br />
:To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing who? or what? before it. The answer is the subject(Peck).<br />
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===Capital letter===<br />
A capital letter is placed at the begining of a sentence to show authority and to mark the begining.<br />
:We are starting class at one.<br />
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===Punctuation===<br />
*Periods are used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statment (Darling).<br />
:It is a nice day today.<br />
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*Question marks are used at the end of a direct question or to show that something is uncertain (Darling).<br />
:What time does the store close?<br />
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*Exclamation points are used after an exclamation of surprise, shock or dismay, which is generally a short sentence or phrase expressing very strong feeling (Darling).<br />
:The pool part was great!<br />
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===Complete thought===<br />
A group of words must be capable of standing on its own to be considered a sentence.<br />
:She is going<br />
:She is going to work at four.<br />
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==Works Cited==<br />
*Darling, Roger How to use punctuation. 22 Mar 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://115170032534.webcitehome.co.uk/punctuation.html>.<br />
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*Peck, Frances Subject and Predicate. 1994. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammer/subjpred.html#subject>.<br />
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*Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.<br />
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*, Wikipedia Sentence Linguistics. 27 Jun 2006. Online. 12 Jul 2006.<br />
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=sentence_%28linguistics%29&oldid=60811791>.<br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
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The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
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A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9946What is a sentence?2006-07-12T17:51:32Z<p>Dfraley: /* Structure */</p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
<br />
===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses ( Hacker 464).<br />
<br />
*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses (Hacker 464).<br />
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*Compound-complex sentence:A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause (Hacker 464). <br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
*Declaritive sentences make statments (Hacker 465).<br />
*Imperative sentences issue requests or commands (hacker 465).<br />
*Interrogative sentences ask questions (Hacker 465).<br />
*Exclamatory sentences make exclamations (Hacker 465).<br />
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==How to make a sentence==<br />
<br />
*A sentence should have a subject and a verb.<br />
*The first word should always be a capital letter.<br />
*Sentnce must end with a period, question mark or an exclamation point.<br />
*Must be a complete thought. <br />
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'''What is a sentence'''<br />
<br />
The basic unit in writing is the sentence. Sentences should include a main verb,a subject,and a predicate which says something about the verb. <br />
<br />
Many people think that a sentence simply begins with a capital<br />
letter and ends in a question mark or period. This is not a fact. There are at least four major patterns that function in a sentence; declaratives,interrogatives,imperatives and exclamations. Declaratives being sentences that make statements. Interrogatives are questions. Imperatives usually demand some form of action. Exclamations express strong emotion. Typically the subject in a sentence announces what the sentence is about. The predicate conveys an action of the subject. A imperative usually implies what the subject is. A imperative is an exception to the rule. Sentences are clasified according to function. <br />
<br />
A sentence can be either positive or negative in function. A single independent clause constitutes a sentence. Noting the number and kinds of clauses can identify a sentence. Understanding types of clauses helps you identify sentences. A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause such as "I am not very good at writing essays." Two independent clauses with no dependent clause represents a compound sentence. "The girl ran very fast. Her classmates were gaining on her as she ran. Oh boy." May be an example of a compound sentence. Complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. " She ran very fast down the lane. Give it to her." Is an complex sentence. Two independent clauses and one dependent clause along with one dependent clause represent a compound-complex sentence such as: The rain fell heavily most of today. The weatherman predicted partly cloudy mostly sunny today. He was wrong. It takes practice to learn good writing habits.</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=What_is_a_sentence%3F&diff=9940What is a sentence?2006-07-11T18:32:43Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>"A sentence is a unit of language charecterized in most languages by the presence of a finite verb" (wikipedia). Sentences are classified two ways: according to their structure (simple, compuond, complex, and compound-complex) and according to their purpose (declaritive, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory) (Hacker 463).<br />
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===Structure===<br />
<br />
*Simple sentence: A Simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses.<br />
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*Compound sentence: A compuond sentence is composed of two or more independent clauses with no subordinate clauses. The independent clauses are usually joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (''and'', ''but '', ''or'', ''not'', ''for'', ''so'', ''yet'') or with a semicolon.<br />
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*Complex sentence: A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses.<br />
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*Compound-complex sentence: Still working</div>Dfraleyhttps://litwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Dfraley&diff=9891User:Dfraley2006-07-06T17:28:48Z<p>Dfraley: </p>
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<div>==DeNeysha Fraley==<br />
===Student Dee===<br />
#Link to [http://www.google.com/Google].<br />
#[[Composition FAQ]]<br />
'''bold'''<br />
''italics''<br />
:If you try to indent...</div>Dfraley