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When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to if the writer wants people to read. In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about. No matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.

==General Advice==

====Be Brief====
Readers of the web read 25% slower than when reading a newspaper, so they will not be attracted by a long works on the web. If information is not retrieved quickly, it’s only a click of the back button and pressing the next search result in Google to find exactly what they want.
====Be concise====
Writers shouldn't try to show how intelligent they are by using inventive sentence structure or waste words on long introduction. If a writer doesn't get to the point, they risk losing a potential reader.
====Be Precise====
"Say what you mean and mean what you say." If a shorter word will do, use it!
====Be Direct====
Writing for digital media isn’t poetry. No one wants to interpret writing on the web. The same goes for ambiguity, allow the reader to form their own opinions. Otherwise, just write what is meant and don’t try to be suspenseful about it.
====Be Consistent====
Consistency applies to mechanics and style. Sentence structure and grammatical choices, like whether or not to use the oxford comma, should be consistent. This gives the writer credibility and helps the reader to distinguish the style of the writer.
==Stylistic Advice==
====Voice<ref>Wildhaber, Julie. "Understanding Voice and Tone in Writing." Grammar Girl. July 1 2010. Web. 05 Dec. 2012.[http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx]</ref>====
Just like when a person answers the phone and they recognize the sound of someone’s voice, the same applies to writing. Writing has to have voice and much of that depends on word choice, sentence structure, etc. The voice in writing can mean the difference between sounding like a twelve-year-old girl and a strict fifty-year-old English Teacher. Voice also conveys authority and [[expertise]].

====Imagination====
Being imaginative does not mean to try to be like Chaucer who didn’t like spelling the same word the same way twice. It also doesn’t mean to open the thesaurus and find big fancy words for simple words. What it does mean is to approach the topic from a different angle. For instance a blogger wants to talk about their favorite movies. Well, there are plenty of movies that do that but a different approach would be to take favorite movies and compare it to something the reader wouldn’t expect; For example, Lion King and “Rappuccini’s Daughter.”
====Audience====
Who is the writer talking to? Just like people have different ways to talk to their parents, friends, or professors, writing has that same distinction depending on the audience. Writing about Jane Eyre for thirteen-year-olds who just read the book and a group of English majors in college who probably read the book at least twice is going to give two completely different articles.

==Revising==

Revising<ref>Revising [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/05/]</ref> is probably harder and more important than the actual writing to begin with because it’s during the revision process that the writing process truly begins. During this stage, not only is the author proofreading their work, but its during this stage that the author decides that maybe there are more ideas that can be incorporated, but most importantly revising is the time to cut baggage that makes the writing weaker or less appealing.

====Revision Tips====

*Read it Aloud. Be aware of awkward sentences, typos etc…

*Kill your Darlings! Anything that might be salvageable, save in another word document.

*Check for clichés

*Adverbs are the enemy! Cut them out

*Avoid redundancy!

*Take out the passive tense! That means no helping verbs.

*Be aware or Plagiarism! Ignorance is not an excuse!<ref>Plagiarism [http://www.plagiarism.org]</ref>

==Other Points to Consider==
*[[Scanability]]
*[[Identification]]

==References==
<references />

==Helpful Books and Sites==
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ Absolute Write Forums]
*[http://www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com Daily Writing Tips]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/ Tips for Web Writing]
*[http://www.authorhouseselfpublishing.com/authorhouse/writing-tips/your-writing-style-1 Finding Your Style]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]

Good Writing

2012-12-05T13:21:26Z

LadyDae: /* VoiceUnderstanding Voice[http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx] */

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When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to if the writer wants people to read. In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about. No matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.

==General Advice==

====Be Brief====
Readers of the web read 25% slower than when reading a newspaper, so they will not be attracted by a long works on the web. If information is not retrieved quickly, it’s only a click of the back button and pressing the next search result in Google to find exactly what they want.
====Be concise====
Writers shouldn't try to show how intelligent they are by using inventive sentence structure or waste words on long introduction. If a writer doesn't get to the point, they risk losing a potential reader.
====Be Precise====
"Say what you mean and mean what you say." If a shorter word will do, use it!
====Be Direct====
Writing for digital media isn’t poetry. No one wants to interpret writing on the web. The same goes for ambiguity, allow the reader to form their own opinions. Otherwise, just write what is meant and don’t try to be suspenseful about it.
====Be Consistent====
Consistency applies to mechanics and style. Sentence structure and grammatical choices, like whether or not to use the oxford comma, should be consistent. This gives the writer credibility and helps the reader to distinguish the style of the writer.
==Stylistic Advice==
====Voice<ref>Wildhaber, Julie. "Understanding Voice and Tone in Writing." Grammar Girl :. N.p., 1 July 1. Web. 05 Dec. 2012.[http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx]</ref>====
Just like when a person answers the phone and they recognize the sound of someone’s voice, the same applies to writing. Writing has to have voice and much of that depends on word choice, sentence structure, etc. The voice in writing can mean the difference between sounding like a twelve-year-old girl and a strict fifty-year-old English Teacher. Voice also conveys authority and [[expertise]].

====Imagination====
Being imaginative does not mean to try to be like Chaucer who didn’t like spelling the same word the same way twice. It also doesn’t mean to open the thesaurus and find big fancy words for simple words. What it does mean is to approach the topic from a different angle. For instance a blogger wants to talk about their favorite movies. Well, there are plenty of movies that do that but a different approach would be to take favorite movies and compare it to something the reader wouldn’t expect; For example, Lion King and “Rappuccini’s Daughter.”
====Audience====
Who is the writer talking to? Just like people have different ways to talk to their parents, friends, or professors, writing has that same distinction depending on the audience. Writing about Jane Eyre for thirteen-year-olds who just read the book and a group of English majors in college who probably read the book at least twice is going to give two completely different articles.

==Revising==

Revising<ref>Revising [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/05/]</ref> is probably harder and more important than the actual writing to begin with because it’s during the revision process that the writing process truly begins. During this stage, not only is the author proofreading their work, but its during this stage that the author decides that maybe there are more ideas that can be incorporated, but most importantly revising is the time to cut baggage that makes the writing weaker or less appealing.

====Revision Tips====

*Read it Aloud. Be aware of awkward sentences, typos etc…

*Kill your Darlings! Anything that might be salvageable, save in another word document.

*Check for clichés

*Adverbs are the enemy! Cut them out

*Avoid redundancy!

*Take out the passive tense! That means no helping verbs.

*Be aware or Plagiarism! Ignorance is not an excuse!<ref>Plagiarism [http://www.plagiarism.org]</ref>

==Other Points to Consider==
*[[Scanability]]
*[[Identification]]

==References==
<references />

==Helpful Books and Sites==
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ Absolute Write Forums]
*[http://www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com Daily Writing Tips]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/ Tips for Web Writing]
*[http://www.authorhouseselfpublishing.com/authorhouse/writing-tips/your-writing-style-1 Finding Your Style]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]

2012-12-03T16:05:48Z

LadyDae: proofing

[[File:LinkedIn.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The official LinkedIn logo. ©LinkedIn]]

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In addition to changing the ways in which people read, write, and gather information, the Digital Age has changed the job market. A number of online resume sites like LinkedIn have arisen in the Digital Age, creating an opportunity for employees and employers to connect via the Internet.

Hannah Morgan comments on the value of using LinkedIn. She says, "Reaching far beyond the capacity of just a website for resumes, LinkedIn serves as a platform where people can communicate on a social and professional level, advancing their interests and opportunities in the process.<ref>[http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/11/14/8-ways-to-amp-up-your-career-using-linkedin US News]</ref>"

==Job Hunting in the Digital Age==
Creating a professional image that blends with the personal image is one of the major advantages that the online networking site [http://www.linkedin.com LinkedIn]has to offer. Through LinkedIn, prospective and current employers and their employees can connect with each other. This creates an opportunity to build a network, which is a vital part of obtaining and maintaining a successful career.

==Professional and Social Connectivity==
According to Seth Fiegerman, "The social network for professionals has been growing at a rate of 10-15 million users per quarter.<ref>[http://www.mashable.com Mashable]</ref>” As of November, the site boasts over 187 million members. While this may seem like an overwhelming amount of users, LinkedIn is a close-knit online community when compared with the amount of users on Facebook and Twitter (over a billion each). Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn has a targeted membership: professional individuals and people who are ready to enter the professional job market.
===[http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=what_is_linkedin&trk=hb_what What is Linked In?]===
<center>[[File:Screenshot.png]]</center>
<center>©LinkedIn Corporation</center>

==Features==
===Contact Plug-In===
LinkedIn bought Rapportive, a website that creates browser plug-ins that integrates social media contacts into Gmail, in order to increase opportunities for connections on the website. Increasing connections increases a network and thus, increases the chance of getting a desirable job [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/].
===Skills and Expertise===
With this tool, LinkedIn users are shown skills related to the ones entered in their profiles. This feature allows users to brush up on important skills they might lack. Taking advantage of this tool is wise and useful in the career field of choice. In the competitive job market of the digital age, it is important to show mastery of all skills related to a field in order to increase chances of obtaining a job.

===Groups and Answers===
Employees can seek help in answering business questions by linking with other business associates in the industry. This tool is especially useful for newcomers to business, or for those who are just curious. It is easy to be intimidated in the work force by higher-ups and superiors, this tool cuts down on the awkward question chat by linking users directly with like-minded associates.
===Today’s News===
LinkedIn users have easy access to news related to their industries. This is an important tool: relevant information about the industry that can be shared with co-workers and superiors. Being up-to-date on news and happenings in the industry shows that the employee is motivated, interested, and valuable.
===Influencers===
The “Influencers” section follows industry leaders. Demonstrating knowledge about important people in the industry shows initiative and shows that the employee cares enough about the industry to find out relevant information about industry leaders. If someone is genuinely attempting to succeed in the industry, it is vital to know who the leaders are because, one day, they could be working with those individuals.
===Endorsements===
Colleagues can assist each other by giving, and receiving, good recommendations. One of the major functions of LinkedIn is that it helps build a network for a user. By giving good recommendations for colleagues, employees increase their chances of receiving good recommendations. This helps to build relationships with co-workers and associates.
===Resume Builder===
LinkedIn's newest feature, a resume builder, incorporates user's information into a resume format. The feature offers various resume styles that fit the user's skills, career field, and expertise. The benefits of a cohesive resume are outlined in [[VisualCV]].

==References==
<references />
Boulton, Clint. "LinkedIn Buys Rapportive Gmail Contact Plug-In." [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/ eweek.com]. QuinStreet Inc., 24 Feb 2012. Web. 3 Dec 2012.

Fiegerman, Seth. "LinkedIn Now Has 187 Million Members." [http://www.mashable.com mashable]. Mashable, Inc., 1 Nov 2012. Web. 3 Nov 2012.

Morgan, Hannah. "8 Ways to Amp Up Your Career Using LinkedIn." [http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/11/14/8-ways-to-amp-up-your-career-using-linkedin US News]. U.S.News & World Report, 14 Nov 2012. Web. 14 Nov 2012.

"What is LinkedIn?" [http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=what_is_linkedin&trk=hb_what LinkedIn]. LinkedIn Corporation, Inc., nd, Web. 1 Nov 2012.

2012-12-03T15:55:37Z

LadyDae: /* Professional and Social Connectivity */

2012-11-26T15:06:36Z

2012-11-15T14:55:51Z

LadyDae:

When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to; that is if the writer wants people to read. In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about; however, no matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep the readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.

==General Advice==

====Be Brief====
Readers of the web read 25% slower than when reading a newspaper, so they will not be attracted by a long works on the web. They want information quickly and if they don’t get it quick enough, it’s only a click of the back button and pressing the next search result in Google to find exactly what they want quickly.
====Be concise====
Writers shouldn't try to show how intelligent they are by using inventive sentence structure or waste words on long introduction. If they a writer doesn't get to the point, they risk losing a potential reader.
====Be Precise====
"Say what you mean and mean what you say." If a shorter word will do, use it!
====Be Direct====
Writing for the digital media isn’t poetry. No one wants to have to try to interpret writing on the web. The same goes for ambiguity. Only leave opinion up to the reader. Otherwise just write what is meant and don’t try to be suspenseful about it.
====Be Consistent====
Consistency applies to mechanics and style. Sentence structures should be parallel and whether using the oxford comma is right or wrong, the use of it or not should be consistent. It makes the writer more reliable and helps the reader to begin to distinguish the style of the writer.
==Stylistic Advice==
====Voice<ref>Understanding Voice[http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx]</ref>====
Just like when a person answers the phone and they recognize the sound of someone’s voice, the same applies to writing. Writing has to have voice and much of that depends on word choice, sentence structure etc. The voice in writing can mean the difference between sounding like a twelve-year-old girl and a strict fifty-year-old English Teacher. Voice also conveys authority and [[expertise]].

====Imagination====
Being imaginative does not mean to try to be like Chaucer who didn’t like spelling the same word the same way twice. It also doesn’t mean to open the thesaurus and find big fancy words for simple words. What it does mean is to approach the topic from a different angle. For instance a blogger wants to talk about their favorite movies. Well, there are plenty of movies that do that but a different approach would be to take favorite movies and compare it to something the reader wouldn’t expect; For example, Lion King and “Rappuccini’s Daughter.”
====Audience====
Who is the writing talking to? Just like people have different ways to talk to their parents, friends, or professors, writing has that same distinction depending on the audience. Writing about Jane Eyre for thirteen-year-olds who just read the book and a group of English majors in college who probably read the book at least twice is going to give two completely different articles.
==Other Points to Consider==
*Plagiarism<ref>Plagiarism [http://www.plagiarism.org]</ref>
*[[Scanability]]
*[[Identification]]
*Revise! Revise! Revise! <ref>Revising [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/05/]</ref>

==References==
<references />

==Helpful Books and Sites==
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ Absolute Write Forums]
*[http://www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com Daily Writing Tips]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/ Tips for Web Writing]
*[http://www.authorhouseselfpublishing.com/authorhouse/writing-tips/your-writing-style-1 Finding you Style]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]

Good Writing

2012-11-15T14:54:03Z

LadyDae: /* VoiceYour Writing Style [http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx] */

When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to; that is if the writer wants people to read. In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about; however, no matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep the readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.

==General Advice==

====Be Brief====
Readers of the web read 25% slower than when reading a newspaper, so they will not be attracted by a long works on the web. They want information quickly and if they don’t get it quick enough, it’s only a click of the back button and pressing the next search result in Google to find exactly what they want quickly.
====Be concise====
Writers shouldn't try to show how intelligent they are by using inventive sentence structure or waste words on long introduction. If they a writer doesn't get to the point, they risk losing a potential reader.
====Be Precise====
"Say what you mean and mean what you say." If a shorter word will do, use it!
====Be Direct====
Writing for the digital media isn’t poetry. No one wants to have to try to interpret writing on the web. The same goes for ambiguity. Only leave opinion up to the reader. Otherwise just write what is meant and don’t try to be suspenseful about it.
====Be Consistent====
Consistency applies to mechanics and style. Sentence structures should be parallel and whether using the oxford comma is right or wrong, the use of it or not should be consistent. It makes the writer more reliable and helps the reader to begin to distinguish the style of the writer.
==Stylistic Advice<ref>Finding Your Style [http://www.authorhouseselfpublishing.com/authorhouse/writing-tips/your-writing-style-1]</ref>==
====Voice<ref>Understanding Voice[http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing.aspx]</ref>====
Just like when a person answers the phone and they recognize the sound of someone’s voice, the same applies to writing. Writing has to have voice and much of that depends on word choice, sentence structure etc. The voice in writing can mean the difference between sounding like a twelve-year-old girl and a strict fifty-year-old English Teacher. Voice also conveys authority and [[expertise]].

====Imagination====
Being imaginative does not mean to try to be like Chaucer who didn’t like spelling the same word the same way twice. It also doesn’t mean to open the thesaurus and find big fancy words for simple words. What it does mean is to approach the topic from a different angle. For instance a blogger wants to talk about their favorite movies. Well, there are plenty of movies that do that but a different approach would be to take favorite movies and compare it to something the reader wouldn’t expect; For example, Lion King and “Rappuccini’s Daughter.”
====Audience====
Who is the writing talking to? Just like people have different ways to talk to their parents, friends, or professors, writing has that same distinction depending on the audience. Writing about Jane Eyre for thirteen-year-olds who just read the book and a group of English majors in college who probably read the book at least twice is going to give two completely different articles.
==Other Points to Consider==
*Plagiarism<ref>Plagiarism [http://www.plagiarism.org]</ref>
*[[Scanability]]
*[[Identification]]
*Revise! Revise! Revise! <ref>Revising [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/05/]</ref>

==References==
<references />

==Helpful Books and Sites==
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ Absolute Write Forums]
*[http://www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com Daily Writing Tips]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/ Tips for Web Writing]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]