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Scan-ability

2013-05-03T13:13:35Z

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[[File:Banner-blindness-examples.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|Scan-ability demonstrated in an eyetrack study, found in Jakob Nielsen's article about Banner Blindness]]
Scan-ability refers to the ability of readers to scan a text. Scan-ability and readability are concepts that work together to encourage users to read your blog.

There are a number of different reasons why online readers scan first instead of read.<ref>Nielsen, "Why Web Users Scan Instead of Reading"</ref> Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text.

Scan-ability is crucial for digital writing because, without maintaining a good level of it, readers will not pay attention to your work.

==Layering content==
[[File:Scanability.jpg|thumb|upright=2.5|A visual representation of layering content on a [Http://www.wordpress.com Wordpress.com] blog]]
To make your blog scannable, layering content is a necessity. Brian Carroll says "layering is a response to the reality, the documented fact that Web users do not read."<ref>Carroll, 32</ref> Layering content involves working with text, the visual qualities of text, multimedia, and linking.
===Text===
====Headlines, subheads, and sub-subheads====
[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headlines, subheads, and sub-subheads]] draw the attention of readers to a body of text. Large headlines allow readers to scan the text, and smaller lines like subheads and sub-subheads are actually read by readers.

====One-sentence teasers and lead-ins====
Teasers exist to encourage readers to read more of your posts. According to David Doolin, "Teasers should be designed to compress the information on a webpage, without crowding it nor without annoying the reader."<ref>Doolin</ref> Teasers should be concise in order to work smoothly with the user's tendency to scan. Keep your teaser limited to one sentence.

====Brief summary paragraphs====
Digital writing needs to be concise to ensure that readers will read the entirety of the text. In addition to making sure you write with the [[Inverted Pyramid|<i>Inverted Pyramid</i>]] in mind, you should also stick to one idea per paragraph. Typically, users will move on from a paragraph if they are not impressed by the first few words. Using one idea per paragraph keeps your writing focused and maintains brevity.

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===Text Visuals===
====Highlighted keywords====
Highlighted keywords encourage users to view similar posts via tags and other forms of [[Categorizing Posts|post categorization]]. Keywords can be tagged in a few different ways. Jakob Nielsen explains that "hypertext links serve as one form of highlighting; typeface variations and color are others."<ref>Nielsen, "How Users Read on the Web"</ref>

====Bulleted lists====
Posts organized with bulleted [[lists | lists]] work at capturing the attention of readers while simultaneously converting large blocks of text into smaller and more manageable bits. Susan Gunelius suggests that writers of digital media, "Use lists whenever you can to break up long blocks of text."<ref>Gunelius, "7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable"</ref> Breaking down these larger posts encourages scanning.

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===Multimedia===
====Graphics====
According to Susan Gunelius, images "can help to draw attention to a specific post, add color to your blog, and help with search engine optimization."<ref>Gunelius "7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable"</ref> Make sure to use high quality images. Original content is preferable, but credit outside sources if you use their graphics.

====Audio and video clips====
When including video and audio clips in layering of a blog post, they should not be very long. Brian Carroll writes, "Short clips usually are preferred . . . to minimize download times, to mitigate streaming interruptions, and because of interactors' punishingly short attention spans."<ref>Carroll, 42</ref> Photo slideshows also allow writers of digital media to include multimedia elements that aid in promoting scan-ability.

----

===Links===
====Related stories and links====
Writers of digital media are given much more freedom in promoting [[Interactivity|Interactivity]] through their writing. [[Links|Linking]] allows writers to connect their posts with others and encourages scan-ability by adding multiple layers to digital text. According to Brian Carroll, "Links . . . provide jumping-off points within [the text], and they can provide access to information throughout the web."<ref>Carroll, 36</ref> It is important to refrain from using too many links in posts or it will look unprofessional.

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). ''[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Doolin, David. (2009). [http://website-in-a-weekend.net/creating-content/writing-effective-teasers-inspiring-people-to-read-more/ Writing Effective Teasers]''. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
#Gunelius, Susan. [http://weblogs.about.com/od/writingablog/tp/ScannableBlogPostTips.htm 7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable ]. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
#Nielsen, Jakob. (1997). [http://www.nngroup.com/articles/how-users-read-on-the-web/ How Users Read on the Web]. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
#Nielsen, Jakob. (1997). [http://www.nngroup.com/articles/why-web-users-scan-instead-reading/ Why Web Users Scan Instead of Reading]. Retrieved 1 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Foundational Writing Skills|Foundational Writing Skills]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

[[Category:New Media]]

Scan-ability

2013-05-03T13:09:41Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Bulleted lists */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
[[File:Banner-blindness-examples.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|Scan-ability demonstrated in an eyetrack study, found in Jakob Nielsen's article about Banner Blindness]]
Scan-ability refers to the ability of readers to scan a text. Scan-ability and readability are concepts that work together to encourage users to read your blog.

There are a number of different reasons why online readers scan first instead of read.<ref>Nielsen, "Why Web Users Scan Instead of Reading"</ref> Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text.

Scan-ability is crucial for digital writing because, without maintaining a good level of it, readers will not pay attention to your work.

==Layering content==
[[File:Scanability.jpg|thumb|upright=2.5|A visual representation of layering content on a [Http://www.wordpress.com Wordpress.com] blog]]
To make your blog scannable, layering content is a necessity. Brian Carroll says "layering is a response to the reality, the documented fact that Web users do not read."<ref>Carroll, 32</ref> Layering content involves working with text, the visual qualities of text, multimedia, and linking.
===Text===
====Headlines, subheads, and sub-subheads====
[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headlines, subheads, and sub-subheads]] draw the attention of readers to a body of text. Large headlines allow readers to scan the text, and smaller lines like subheads and sub-subheads are actually read by readers.

====One-sentence teasers and lead-ins====
Teasers exist to encourage readers to read more of your posts. According to David Doolin, "Teasers should be designed to compress the information on a webpage, without crowding it nor without annoying the reader."<ref>Doolin</ref> Teasers should be concise in order to work smoothly with the user's tendency to scan. Keep your teaser limited to one sentence.

====Brief summary paragraphs====
Digital writing needs to be concise to ensure that readers will read the entirety of the text. In addition to making sure you write with the [[Inverted Pyramid|<i>Inverted Pyramid</i>]] in mind, you should also stick to one idea per paragraph. Typically, users will move on from a paragraph if they are not impressed by the first few words. Using one idea per paragraph keeps your writing focused and maintains brevity.

----

===Text Visuals===
====Highlighted keywords====
Highlighted keywords encourage users to view similar posts via tags and other forms of [[Categorizing Posts|post categorization]]. Keywords can be tagged in a few different ways. Jakob Nielsen explains that "hypertext links serve as one form of highlighting; typeface variations and color are others."<ref>Nielsen, "How Users Read on the Web"</ref>

====Bulleted lists====
Posts organized with bulleted [[lists]] work at capturing the attention of readers while simultaneously converting large blocks of text into smaller and more manageable bits. Susan Gunelius suggests that writers of digital media, "Use lists whenever you can to break up long blocks of text."<ref>Gunelius, "7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable"</ref> Breaking down these larger posts encourages scanning.

----

===Multimedia===
====Graphics====
According to Susan Gunelius, images "can help to draw attention to a specific post, add color to your blog, and help with search engine optimization."<ref>Gunelius "7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable"</ref> Make sure to use high quality images. Original content is preferable, but credit outside sources if you use their graphics.

====Audio and video clips====
When including video and audio clips in layering of a blog post, they should not be very long. Brian Carroll writes, "Short clips usually are preferred . . . to minimize download times, to mitigate streaming interruptions, and because of interactors' punishingly short attention spans."<ref>Carroll, 42</ref> Photo slideshows also allow writers of digital media to include multimedia elements that aid in promoting scan-ability.

----

===Links===
====Related stories and links====
Writers of digital media are given much more freedom in promoting [[Interactivity|Interactivity]] through their writing. [[Links|Linking]] allows writers to connect their posts with others and encourages scan-ability by adding multiple layers to digital text. According to Brian Carroll, "Links . . . provide jumping-off points within [the text], and they can provide access to information throughout the web."<ref>Carroll, 36</ref> It is important to refrain from using too many links in posts or it will look unprofessional.

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). ''[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Doolin, David. (2009). [http://website-in-a-weekend.net/creating-content/writing-effective-teasers-inspiring-people-to-read-more/ Writing Effective Teasers]''. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
#Gunelius, Susan. [http://weblogs.about.com/od/writingablog/tp/ScannableBlogPostTips.htm 7 Tips to Writing a Blog Post That's Scannable ]. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
#Nielsen, Jakob. (1997). [http://www.nngroup.com/articles/how-users-read-on-the-web/ How Users Read on the Web]. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
#Nielsen, Jakob. (1997). [http://www.nngroup.com/articles/why-web-users-scan-instead-reading/ Why Web Users Scan Instead of Reading]. Retrieved 1 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Foundational Writing Skills|Foundational Writing Skills]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

[[Category:New Media]]

Headers and Sub-headers

2013-05-03T13:05:52Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Scanability */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]

The header and sub header should always be used wisely, keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog and its design.
[[File:header_words_sample.gif|thumb|upright=1]]

==Why create it? ==
=== Organization ===
Headings and subheadings are a visual representation of how information is organized, and tells the reader what is in each section.

=== [[Scan-ability]] ===
Online readers are not very patient. A website has approximately three seconds to download properly and engage the viewer. <ref> Carroll, Brian. Writing for digital media. Routledge, 2010.</ref> Your headline is the first impression you make on a reader. Without a captivating header and sub header that will turn a browser into a reader, the rest of the content might be irrelevant.<ref>"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. <http://writingspaces.org/wwsg/page-titles-headlines-subheaders>.</ref> Sub-headers will make blog posts more readable. They allow readers to get a quick idea on what subjects you’re tackling and allow them to skip to the topics the readers are interested in.

==How to create it? ==
===[[Brevity]] ===
Both the heading and subheading should be short and straight forward. Use clarity and not creativity. Subheadings should be explanatory, pulling key words from the post. This will allow the reader to have an idea of what is coming up ahead.

===Parallelism ===
When crating headers and sub headers the text, font, and sizes should be consistent. Headers should have a larger text than a sub header. Continue to use the same font throughout the header and sub header. If your first sub header is in italics, the next sub header should be italics as well. Headers should begin the same way. If the first header starts with “The”, the rest of the headers should also begin with “The”.

==References==
<references>
#Carroll, Brian. ''Writing for Digital Media''. Routledge, 2010.

#Fishman, Hirsch. "10 Tips for Improving Your Titles and Sub-Headers." Addicott Web RSS. N.p., 09 June 2009. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Headings & Subheadings." Sophia. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"What Is a Blog Header?" About.com Blogging. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

</references>

==See Also==
*[[Themes|Themes]]
*[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]]
*[[Lists|Lists]]
*[[Links|Links]]

[[Category:New Media]]

Headers and Sub-headers

2013-05-03T12:49:15Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]

The header and sub header should always be used wisely, keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog and its design.
[[File:header_words_sample.gif|thumb|upright=1]]

==Why create it? ==
=== Organization ===
Headings and subheadings are a visual representation of how information is organized, and tells the reader what is in each section.

=== [[Scanability]] ===
Online readers are not very patient. A website has approximately three seconds to download properly and engage the viewer. <ref> Carroll, Brian. Writing for digital media. Routledge, 2010.</ref> Your headline is the first impression you make on a reader. Without a captivating header and sub header that will turn a browser into a reader, the rest of the content might be irrelevant.<ref>"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. <http://writingspaces.org/wwsg/page-titles-headlines-subheaders>.</ref> Sub-headers will make blog posts more readable. They allow readers to get a quick idea on what subjects you’re tackling and allow them to skip to the topics the readers are interested in.

==How to create it? ==
===[[Brevity]] ===
Both the heading and subheading should be short and straight forward. Use clarity and not creativity. Subheadings should be explanatory, pulling key words from the post. This will allow the reader to have an idea of what is coming up ahead.

===Parallelism ===
When crating headers and sub headers the text, font, and sizes should be consistent. Headers should have a larger text than a sub header. Continue to use the same font throughout the header and sub header. If your first sub header is in italics, the next sub header should be italics as well. Headers should begin the same way. If the first header starts with “The”, the rest of the headers should also begin with “The”.

==References==
<references>
#Carroll, Brian. ''Writing for Digital Media''. Routledge, 2010.

#Fishman, Hirsch. "10 Tips for Improving Your Titles and Sub-Headers." Addicott Web RSS. N.p., 09 June 2009. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Headings & Subheadings." Sophia. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"What Is a Blog Header?" About.com Blogging. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

</references>

==See Also==
*[[Themes|Themes]]
*[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]]
*[[Lists|Lists]]
*[[Links|Links]]

[[Category:New Media]]

Headers and Sub-headers

2013-05-03T12:48:56Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Scanability */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]

The header and sub header should always be used wisely, keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog and its design.
[[File:header_words_sample.gif|thumb|upright=1]]

==Why create it? ==
=== Organization ===
Headings and subheadings are a visual representation of how information is organized, and tells the reader what is in each section.

=== [[Scanability]] ===
Online readers are not very patient. A website has approximately three seconds to download properly and engage the viewer. <ref> Carroll, Brian. Writing for digital media. Routledge, 2010.</ref> Your headline is the first impression you make on a reader. Without a captivating header and sub header that will turn a browser into a reader, the rest of the content might be irrelevant.<ref>"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. <http://writingspaces.org/wwsg/page-titles-headlines-subheaders>.</ref> Sub-headers will make blog posts more readable. They allow readers to get a quick idea on what subjects you’re tackling and allow them to skip to the topics the readers are interested in.

==How to create it? ==
===Brevity ===
Both the heading and subheading should be short and straight forward. Use clarity and not creativity. Subheadings should be explanatory, pulling key words from the post. This will allow the reader to have an idea of what is coming up ahead.

===Parallelism ===
When crating headers and sub headers the text, font, and sizes should be consistent. Headers should have a larger text than a sub header. Continue to use the same font throughout the header and sub header. If your first sub header is in italics, the next sub header should be italics as well. Headers should begin the same way. If the first header starts with “The”, the rest of the headers should also begin with “The”.

==References==
<references>
#Carroll, Brian. ''Writing for Digital Media''. Routledge, 2010.

#Fishman, Hirsch. "10 Tips for Improving Your Titles and Sub-Headers." Addicott Web RSS. N.p., 09 June 2009. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Headings & Subheadings." Sophia. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"Page Titles, Headlines, and Subheaders, OH MY!" Writing Spaces. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

#"What Is a Blog Header?" About.com Blogging. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.

</references>

==See Also==
*[[Themes|Themes]]
*[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]]
*[[Lists|Lists]]
*[[Links|Links]]

[[Category:New Media]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:54:21Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
When writing with '''awareness''' you should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

— Know your [[Audience]]

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:53:33Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
When writing with '''awareness''' you should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

— Know your [[Audience]]

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:52:07Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
When writing with awareness you should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

— Know your [[Audience]]

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:50:32Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
When writing with awareness you should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

— Should always know your [[Audience]]

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:45:43Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
Writing with awareness should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:44:11Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source]. ''How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:42:10Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:

— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:33:59Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

— Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.

— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.

— Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media.

— Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:33:36Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
If a blog is to meet the '''Concrete''' requirements it should have strong supporting evidence that is creditable and appropriate to the topic at hand.

The [[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists]] suggests that one do the following to help maintain strong supporting evidence when writing:
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.

— Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.

— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.

— Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media.

— Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:14:32Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:13:49Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:13:30Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:12:55Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:10:35Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability

— Never plagiarize.

— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.

— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.

— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist) [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-05-01T21:09:53Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Aware */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]
=Foundational Writing Rubric=
[[File:Rubric.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
While taking [http://litmuse.net/course/nmac/writdm-spring2013 NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media] with Dr. Gerald Lucas, students will be judged by Dr. Lucas' [http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z Foundational Rubric]. Without a clear understanding of the skills listed in this rubric, students will not be able to succeed in the course.

In order to have strong writing for digital media, it is necessary that writers understand and employ the following techniques in their writing.

==Active==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

*The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

*The student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class.

To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:
*Move the passive sentence's subject into the active sentence's direct object slot.
*Remove the auxiliary verb be from the main verb and change main verb's form if needed.
*Place the passive sentence's object of the preposition by into the subject slot.

==Appropriate==
Appropriateness hinges on the writer's ability to address the needs of the user. [[Audience|Audience]] plays a key role in this category. Dr. Steven Hale suggests that "writing with a specific audience in mind will also give your [writing] more unity of purpose and style and will involve your reader more directly in your argument<ref>Hale, Steven</ref>."

==Aware==
To fulfill the awareness requirement, writing should do the following:

— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability
— Never plagiarize.
— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.
— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.
— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.

For more information on writing with awareness and the ethics of writing, whether it be for a blog, newspaper, or any other source of media, check out the (Society of Professional Journalist)[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics].

==Concrete==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent==
==Imaginative==
==Precise and Direct==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' '''means instead of''' or '''in absence of'''. '''In light of''' means '''due to''' or '''because of'''. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentable==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. Web. 1 May 2013.
#Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.

==See Also==
*[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]]
*[[Brevity|Brevity]]
*[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]]
*[[Proofreading|Proofreading]]

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-04-30T20:22:59Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete Language */

==Active Voice==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.

==Appropriateness==
==Awareness==
==Concrete Language==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''

''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

==Consistent Structure==
==Imaginative Language==
==Precision==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentability==

What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-04-30T20:19:46Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete Language */

==Active Voice==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.

==Appropriateness==
==Awareness==
==Concrete Language==
When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality.

Example of an Abstract Sentence:
To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.

Example of a Concrete Sentence:
To excel in college, you’ll need to do go to every class; do all your
reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
your notes for each class weekly.

Abstract comes from the Latin, meaning “removed from”, or moved from concrete reality. Objects help us to concretize abstract ideas.
We should "stick as much as possible to simple language that’s easy to visualize—concrete verbs like ‘write’ or ‘walk’ beat ambiguous ones like ‘benefit’ and ‘improve’—and avoid the passive tense."

==Consistent Structure==
==Imaginative Language==
==Precision==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentability==

What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-04-30T20:07:06Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete Language */

==Active Voice==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.

==Appropriateness==
==Awareness==
==Concrete Language==
When you are writing a new entry for your blog '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”, “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
sense of distance from your reality.

Abstract comes from the Latin, meaning “removed from”, or moved from concrete reality. Objects help us to concretize abstract ideas.
We should "stick as much as possible to simple language that’s easy to visualize—concrete verbs like ‘write’ or ‘walk’ beat ambiguous ones like ‘benefit’ and ‘improve’—and avoid the passive tense."

==Consistent Structure==
==Imaginative Language==
==Precision==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentability==

What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-04-30T20:03:41Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete Language */

==Active Voice==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.

==Appropriateness==
==Awareness==
==Concrete Language==
When you are writing a new entry for your blog '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

We should "stick as much as possible to simple language that’s easy to visualize—concrete verbs like ‘write’ or ‘walk’ beat ambiguous ones like ‘benefit’ and ‘improve’—and avoid the passive tense."

Objects help us to concretize abstract ideas.

“When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague
abstract nouns such as “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”,
“autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a sense of distance from your reality. Abstract comes
from the Latin, meaning “removed from”, or moved from concrete reality.

==Consistent Structure==
==Imaginative Language==
==Precision==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentability==

What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.

Foundational Writing Skills

2013-04-30T20:00:18Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Concrete Language */

==Active Voice==

Passive voice should be avoided when writing for a blog or any website. '''Active voice''' is when the subject of the sentence directly performs the action.

''Example of active voice:''

The student failed the assignments for her excessive use of passive voice.

''Example of passive voice:''

The student has failed too many assignemtns and will not pass the class.

==Appropriateness==
==Awareness==
==Concrete Language==
When you are writing a new entry for your blog '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.

We should "stick as much as possible to simple language that’s easy to visualize—concrete verbs like ‘write’ or ‘walk’ beat ambiguous ones like ‘benefit’ and ‘improve’—and avoid the passive tense."

Objects help us to concretize abstract ideas.

==Consistent Structure==
==Imaginative Language==
==Precision==

Often times writers use vocabulary that is inflated or commonly used. Unfortunately, this creates the opportunity for misuse. A writer should be fully aware of the context and desired message. Using too many words or the wrong words to communicate is detrimental to a blogger's credibility and purpose. The use of precision ensures that your article conveys the correct message without confusing or overwhelming the audience.

Utilize a thesaurus and dictionary to achieve correct vocabulary for blog entries.

'''Example'''

''In lieu of'' flowers, please send a donation to X, Y, or Z charity.

''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.

Here, '''in lieu of''' means [[instead of]] or [[in absence of]]. '''In light of''' means [[due to]] or [[because of]]. The two are not interchangeable. Unfortunately this mistake is often made with common phrases and words. As a blogger one should be diligent in checking for precision in his writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

==Presentability==

What the heck is presentability in terms of writing? No, seriously.

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-30T19:08:42Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity by Haley Clarke */

==Focus==
The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves [[narrowcasting]]. Important aspects of narrowcasting include choosing a topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, researching to establish authority, developing relevant means of participation for the interactive needs of the audience, and knowing the targeted audience the college student will be prepared to create blog content within a platform that will be most engaging. The best blogs are highly specific.<ref>Carrol, 163</ref> Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world.

===[[Narrowcasting|Narrowcasting]]===

Narrowcasting for blog writing involves aiming the focus of the blog to a highly specific audience. A blog's audience is inherently fragmented. To reach an audience effectively requires providing in-depth information and perspectives on very specific topics to attain and retain a niche audience. Understanding the importance of narrowcasting and how to implement these conventions will benefit the college blogger. By understanding the importance of structuring a blog around narrowcasting conventions, the college blogger will be well-prepared to succeed and reach their target audience within the the digital literary landscape.

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]]===
Choosing a focused topic is essential to the success of the overall blog. A topic expresses one essential idea within writing and unifies each successive post. At first, a specific topic may seem to confine creativity, but focusing the topic actually provides endless creative possibilities. A focused topic encourages the audience to engage more actively and interact as a part of a blog community, ultimately enhancing the popularity of the blog.

===[[Research Methods|Research Methods]]===
Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem. When writing for digital media, research allows writers to narrow their focus. Having a narrow focus makes a blog more interesting and the writer an expert on the topic.

===[[Participation|Participation]]===
When starting a blog, it is important the blog author knows how to encourage participation with not only other bloggers, but the readers. Participation is more than just writing in a clean and concise manner. Blog authors must understand that a blog does not operate in a vacuum, but instead is a piece of a vast branching network. Blogrolls, share buttons, and enabling comments are a few ways to increase participation.

===[[Audience|Audience]]===

Before creating content for a blog, it is important, first, to identify the audience. The blog author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility before creating content. In this way, the author will be able to build toward an interactive community based on shared points of view and relevancy in order to engage the targeted reader with pertinent information and sources.

==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==
To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content.

===[[Themes|Themes]] Group entry===
According to Digital Business Consultancy, "A theme will form a big part of how your blog looks, it’s important to get it right." [1] Picking a theme is not just about what is seen on the surface. When picking a theme, bloggers should be aware of all their options. After choosing a theme that fits the focus and desired layout of your blog, there are several attributes to consider within the theme. After considering all the options and making an informed decision, the application process is simple and straight-forward.

===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]]===

Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.

===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===

Headers and sub-headers are an important part of blogging used to organize content. Keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog, headers and sub-headers help readers find specific information in a short amount of time.

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===
While developing a blog, lists can be used to not only emphasize subjects, but highlight important texts. It is imperative that the blog remain focused on its subject and has clarity. Lists help a reader to navigate the posts successfully and easily. Lists can also be detrimental to a blog if overused or incorrectly formatted. In digital Media a mistake like that can costs readers and credibility.

===[[Links|Links]] by Nadine Epperson===
No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.

==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==
After choosing a well-researched and focused topic and organizing the aesthetic and technical aspects of running a blog, blog writers must develop a consistent style for writing for digital media. It is crucial to keep in mind that online writing is an entirely different world separate from print. With the freedom digital media allows writers, there are also certain responsibilities that must be maintained in order for a blog to be effective at appealing to readers. Though writing for digital media encompasses writing techniques that are useful in print media (like following the [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] and [[proofreading|proofreading]] your posts), there are also key differences. Blogs must be [[Scan-ability|scannable]], because digital readers do not like to have to read without direction. While writing for a blog, less is typically more and [[brevity | brevity]] is admired. Following these writing techniques will help lead to the development of a credible an appealing blog.

===[[Foundational Writing Skills|Foundational Writing Skills]] Group entry===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===
If digital writing is not scannable, many times it will not be read. Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text. Digital writers must understand and utilize different properties of text, visuals, multimedia, and linking to maximize scan-ability.

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===
Brevity is critical for meaningful writing. By forcing the writer to be intentional with their words and always being brief, precise, and direct a writer is less likely to ramble and lose the reader.

===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===

College student bloggers should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve [[brevity]] while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.

===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===

Proofreading is essential for all writing. It requires reviewing and revising mistakes for a flawless and error free document. Proofreading for mistakes gives creditability to your document and will not distract readers with mistakes.

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.

[[Category:New Media]]

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-12T14:13:16Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity by Haley Clarke */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==
The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, researching to establish authority, developing relevant means of participation for the interactive needs of the audience, and knowing the targeted audience the college student will be prepared to create blog content within a platform that will be most engaging. The best blogs are highly specific.<ref>Carrol, 163</ref> Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world.

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===
Choosing a focused topic is essential to the success of the overall blog. A topic expresses one essential idea within writing and unifies each successive post. At first, a specific topic may seem to confine creativity, but focusing the topic actually provides endless creative possibilities. A focused topic encourages the audience to engage more actively and interact as a part of a blog community, ultimately enhancing the popularity of the blog.

===[[Research Methods|Research Methods]] by Melissa Grantham===
Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem. When writing for digital media, research allows writers to narrow their focus. Having a narrow focus makes a blog more interesting and the writer an expert on the topic.

===[[Participation|Participation]] by Marian G. Brewer===
When starting a blog, it is important the blog author knows how to encourage participation with not only other bloggers, but the readers. Participation is more than just writing in a clean and concise manner. Blog authors must understand that a blog does not operate in a vacuum, but instead is a piece of a vast branching network. Blogrolls, share buttons, and enabling comments are a few ways to increase participation.

===[[Audience|Audience]] by Shanna Dixon===

Before creating content for a blog, it is important, first, to identify the audience. The blog author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility before creating content. In this way, the author will be able to build toward an interactive community based on shared points of view and relevancy in order to engage the targeted reader with pertinent information and sources.

==Organization (Group Leader Nadine Epperson)==
To maintain readership of a blog, a writer must create an organized space. Quality content can easily be overlooked on a cluttered, inconsistent page. Organization includes the overall structure of the site as well as the individual posts. There are several things that contribute to this consistency.[[Categorizing Posts | Categories and tags]] aid in narrowing the focus of each post within the blog. [[Headers and Sub-headers | Headers and sub-headers]] should give the reader a clear indication of what is contained in each section. By using [[Lists | lists]], digital media writers can highlight important content, break up posts, and guide readers through a sequence of information. [[Links | Links]] connect the page to other sites on the internet and offer access to other portions of the blog. All of these elements support the structure of an organized, consistent environment for content.

===[[Categorizing Posts|Categorizing Posts]] by Candice Barca===

Categorizing a post is vital to the structure and organization of a blog. Categories help readers quickly identify the content of a blog. Tags provide specific information while grouping together like posts. Together categories and tags make it easier for readers to navigate the information within a blog.

===[[Headers and Sub-headers|Headers and Sub-headers]] by Chrissonia McCall===

Headers and sub-headers are an important part of blogging used to organize content. Keeping in mind the goals and vision of the blog, headers and sub-headers help readers find specific information in a short amount of time.

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===
While developing a blog, lists can be used to not only emphasize subjects, but highlight important texts. It is imperative that the blog remain focused on its subject and has clarity. Lists help a reader to navigate the posts successfully and easily. Lists can also be detrimental to a blog if overused or incorrectly formatted. In digital Media a mistake like that can costs readers and credibility.

===[[Links|Links]] by Nadine Epperson===
No page on the internet stands alone. The connection of sites on the internet is what makes the web interactive. Links play a vital role in maintaining this interactivity. By connecting to other areas of the internet, readers are given access to an unlimited pool of information.

==Writing Style (Group Leader Kristin Hanlin)==
After choosing a well-researched and focused topic and organizing the aesthetic and technical aspects of running a blog, blog writers must develop a consistent style for writing for digital media. It is crucial to keep in mind that online writing is an entirely different world separate from print. With the freedom digital media allows writers, there are also certain responsibilities that must be maintained in order for a blog to be effective at appealing to readers. Though writing for digital media encompasses writing techniques that are useful in print media (like following the [[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] and [[proofreading|proofreading]] your posts), there are also key differences. Blogs must be [[Scan-ability|scannable]], because digital readers do not like to have to read without direction. While writing for a blog, less is typically more and [[brevity | brevity]] is admired. Following these writing techniques will help lead to the development of a credible an appealing blog.

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===
If digital writing is not scannable, many times it will not be read. Writers of digital media must pay special attention to scan-ability because readers of digital writing are known to be easily distracted, impatient, and unwilling to read huge blocks of text. Digital writers must understand and utilize different properties of text, visuals, multimedia, and linking to maximize scan-ability.

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===
Brevity is critical for meaningful writing. By forcing the writer to be intentional with their words and always being be brief, precise, and direct a writer is less likely to ramble and lose the reader.

===[[Inverted Pyramid|Inverted Pyramid]] by Siobahn Fisher===

College student bloggers should familiarize themselves with the inverted pyramid. This design for news and information delivery via the web will help new bloggers quickly achieve [[brevity]] while communicating in a concise way. The inverted pyramid is important to the retention of a blog's audience.

===[[Proofreading|Proofreading]] by Kasey Miller===

Proofreading is essential for all writing. It requires reviewing and revising mistakes for a flawless and error free document. Proofreading for mistakes gives creditability to your document and will not distract readers with mistakes.

==Notes==
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==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013.

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HaleyEClarke: /* References */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster [http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/brevity] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://bookmoving.com/book/writing-digital-media_3430.html]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

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2013-04-05T14:33:21Z

HaleyEClarke:

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster [http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/brevity] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:32:27Z

HaleyEClarke:

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to [http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/brevity] Webster]] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:30:37Z

HaleyEClarke:

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to ["http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/brevity">Webster]] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:29:58Z

HaleyEClarke:

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to [<a href="http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/brevity">brevity</a>Webster]] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:25:58Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:<ref>Carroll, 14</ref>

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:25:23Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following <ref>Carroll, 14</ref>:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media<ref>Carroll, 8</ref>:.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:21:27Z

HaleyEClarke: /* References: */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell <ref>Carroll, 14</ref> suggests that you do the following:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:21:07Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell <ref>Carroll, 14</ref> suggests that you do the following:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

== References: ==
#{{Carrol, Brian. (2010). "Writing for Digital Media". New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013}}

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:19:17Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell <ref>Carroll</ref> suggests that you do the following:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media.

==References==
#Carrol, Brian. (2010). ''"[http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]"''. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

== References: ==
#{{Carrol, Brian. (2010). "Writing for Digital Media". New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013}}

Brevity

2013-04-05T14:02:49Z

HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell <ref>Carroll</ref> suggests that you do the following:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When writing a word it should mean exactly what it says it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media.

== References: ==
#{{Carrol, Brian. (2010). "Writing for Digital Media". New York: Routledge. Retrieved 14 March 2013}}

Brevity

2013-04-05T13:47:09Z

HaleyEClarke:

'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

=== Writing for Brevity ===
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" <ref>Orwell</ref> suggests that you do the following:

# Never use a long word where a short one will do.
# If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
# Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Writers should always be brief, precise and direct. When we use a word in writing it should mean exactly what we say it means, no more and no less. Always use the precise word that your writing requires. A dictionary and thesaurus should always be close especially when writing for digital media.

Brevity

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HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Writing for Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity */

== '''Brevity''' ==
'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to Webster "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

== Writing for Brevity ==
When writing for brevity and avoiding "humbug and general vagueness" Orwell suggests that you do the following:

1. Never use a long word where a short one will do.
2. If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
3. Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.

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HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity */

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HaleyEClarke: /* Brevity */

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== '''Brevity''' ==
'''Brevity''' is essential for all writing. It keeps one from rambling on and forces the writer to be more intentional with their words and keeps readers from having to read through chunks of unneeded text. '''Brevity''' according to [[Webster]] "is the quality of being brief: such as the use of few words to say something".

Proofreading [1] is reviewing and rereading a document looking for errors. When proofreading look for typos [2], misspelled words, punctuation and grammar [3] mistakes, and any other problems within the document. Having a flawless, error free, document gives creditably and is easier for the audience [4] to read and understand.