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Narrowcasting

2013-04-30T14:16:38Z

Mel grantham: /* When to Narrowcast */

[[File:Narrowcasting.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://ccit205.wikispaces.com/The+Rise+of+Narrowcasting]]

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Narrowcasting for blog writing is aiming a highly specific blog to a highly specific audience <ref>http://madammayo.blogspot.com/2007/06/gone-to-litblogs-narrowcasting-more.html</ref>. Blog writing is specifically tailored to the conventions of narrowcasting as opposed to broadcasting. Narrowcasting, broadly defined, limits content to subscription customers, whereas broadcasting refers to content transmitted to and for the general public that is available to the general receiver<ref>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-narrowcasting.htm</ref>.

Blog audiences are inherently fragmented, taking this into consideration when focusing on a blog topic is critical to a blog's success. Though, traditionally, narrowcasting refers to narrowing the audience by narrowing the transmission through means such as subscriptions, i.e. cable television, conventions of narrowcasting should be used when creating content for a blog audience because blog audiences are composed of a highly specific segment of the population.

==How to Narrowcast==

[[File:narrow-casting.gif|thumb|upright=1|http://www.observatory.com/narrowcast.html]]

#Create a defining characteristic that is uniquely you.
#Identify a gap in information and fill it.
#Establish a new perspective such as journalistic or geographical references.

==When to Narrowcast==

[[File:socialmedia.png|thumb|upright=1| http://www.fugitivesounds.org/marketing-your-music-with-social-media-are-you-targeting-the-right-demographics/]]

Writers for digital media should narrowcast when networking with a specific [[audience]]<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/niche-blogging/</ref>, educating a specific [[audience]],or when attempting to earn a profit<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/monetize-your-blog/</ref>.
;Networking with a specific [[audience]]:
Narrowcasting allows blog writers to gain readers with similar interests. Writing for a group of like-minded individuals will create an ongoing dialog. Narrowcasting allows blog writers to tailor the focus of the conversation centered around their blog which creates a network of interactive followers. Blog readers follow different blogs because they are a part of a unique [[audience]] that has been targeted because of similar interests.
;Educating a specific [[audience]]:
Narrowcasting, as opposed to broadcasting, allows blog writers to target a very specific [[audience]] that they wish to educate about a topic.
;Earning a profit:
If earning a profit is a goal of a blogger they should understand that contextual advertising works better when a blogger narrowcasts.<ref> http://www.briangardner.com/monetize-your-blog/</ref> When blog readers view a blog author as an expert they are more likely to click on an advertisement because they are already apart of a targeted demographic.

==The Importance of Narrowcasting==
[[File:niche-topic-blog.png|thumb|upright=1| http://www.methods2earn.com/blogging/437/how-to-choose-a-profitable-niche-topic-blog.html]]

[[File:2_wd_195.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://www.dimmbizz.com/narrowcast/]]

[[File:112870_max.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://3brothers-cs.blogspot.com/2012/11/niche-topics-for-google-adsense.html]]
==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
# ''http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-narrowcasting.htm''
# "http://madammayo.blogspot.com/2007/06/gone-to-litblogs-narrowcasting-more.html"

==See Also==
*[[Choosing Your Topic]]
*[[Research Methods]]
*[[Participation]]
*[[Audience]]

Narrowcasting

2013-04-30T14:14:22Z

Mel grantham: /* When to Narrowcast */

[[File:Narrowcasting.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://ccit205.wikispaces.com/The+Rise+of+Narrowcasting]]

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]

Narrowcasting for blog writing is aiming a highly specific blog to a highly specific audience <ref>http://madammayo.blogspot.com/2007/06/gone-to-litblogs-narrowcasting-more.html</ref>. Blog writing is specifically tailored to the conventions of narrowcasting as opposed to broadcasting. Narrowcasting, broadly defined, limits content to subscription customers, whereas broadcasting refers to content transmitted to and for the general public that is available to the general receiver<ref>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-narrowcasting.htm</ref>.

Blog audiences are inherently fragmented, taking this into consideration when focusing on a blog topic is critical to a blog's success. Though, traditionally, narrowcasting refers to narrowing the audience by narrowing the transmission through means such as subscriptions, i.e. cable television, conventions of narrowcasting should be used when creating content for a blog audience because blog audiences are composed of a highly specific segment of the population.

==How to Narrowcast==

[[File:narrow-casting.gif|thumb|upright=1|http://www.observatory.com/narrowcast.html]]

#Create a defining characteristic that is uniquely you.
#Identify a gap in information and fill it.
#Establish a new perspective such as journalistic or geographical references.

==When to Narrowcast==

[[File:socialmedia.png|thumb|upright=1| http://www.fugitivesounds.org/marketing-your-music-with-social-media-are-you-targeting-the-right-demographics/]]

Writers for digital media should narrowcast when networking with a specific [[audience]]<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/niche-blogging/</ref>, educating a specific [[audience]],or when attempting to earn a profit<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/monetize-your-blog/</ref>.
====Networking with a specific [[audience]]====
Narrowcasting allows blog writers to gain readers with similar interests. Writing for a group of like-minded individuals will create an ongoing dialog. Narrowcasting allows blog writers to tailor the focus of the conversation centered around their blog which creates a network of interactive followers. Blog readers follow different blogs because they are a part of a unique [[audience]] that has been targeted because of similar interests.
====Educating a specific [[audience]]====
Narrowcasting, as opposed to broadcasting, allows blog writers to target a very specific [[audience]] that they wish to educate about a topic.
====Earning a profit====
If earning a profit is a goal of a blogger they should understand that contextual advertising works better when a blogger narrowcasts.<ref> http://www.briangardner.com/monetize-your-blog/</ref> When blog readers view a blog author as an expert they are more likely to click on an advertisement because they are already apart of a targeted demographic.

==The Importance of Narrowcasting==
[[File:niche-topic-blog.png|thumb|upright=1| http://www.methods2earn.com/blogging/437/how-to-choose-a-profitable-niche-topic-blog.html]]

[[File:2_wd_195.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://www.dimmbizz.com/narrowcast/]]

[[File:112870_max.jpg|thumb|upright=1| http://3brothers-cs.blogspot.com/2012/11/niche-topics-for-google-adsense.html]]
==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
# ''http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-narrowcasting.htm''
# "http://madammayo.blogspot.com/2007/06/gone-to-litblogs-narrowcasting-more.html"

==See Also==
*[[Choosing Your Topic]]
*[[Research Methods]]
*[[Participation]]
*[[Audience]]

Narrowcasting

2013-04-28T21:39:52Z

Mel grantham: /* When to Narrowcast */

[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students|Home]]

==How to Narrowcast==

==When to Narrowcast==
Writers for digital media should narrowcast when networking with a specific [[audience]]<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/niche-blogging/</ref>, educating a specific [[audience]],or when attempting to earn a profit<ref>http://www.briangardner.com/monetize-your-blog/</ref>.
====Networking with a specific [[audience]]====
====Educating a specific [[audience]]====
====Earning a profit====
Notes:<references/>

==The Importance of Narrowcasting==

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==

==See Also==
*[[Choosing Your Topic]]
*[[Research Methods]]
*[[Participation]]
*[[Audience]]

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-11T18:14:17Z

Mel grantham: /* Audience by Shanna Dixon */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===

===[[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.

===[[Interactivity|Interactivity]] by Marian Brewer===

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

==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===

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===

===[[Links|Links]]===
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)==

===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===

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

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

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

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-11T18:13:53Z

Mel grantham: /* Interactivity by Marian Brewer */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===

===[[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.

===[[Interactivity|Interactivity]] by Marian Brewer===

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

==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===

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===

===[[Links|Links]]===
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)==

===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===

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

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

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

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-11T18:13:24Z

Mel grantham: /* Choosing Your Topic by Amy Rehner */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===

===[[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.

===[[Interactivity|Interactivity]] by Marian Brewer===

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

==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===

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===

===[[Links|Links]]===
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)==

===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===

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

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

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

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-11T18:13:02Z

Mel grantham: /* Research Methods by Melissa Grantham */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===

===[[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.

===[[Interactivity|Interactivity]] by Marian Brewer===

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

==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===

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===

===[[Links|Links]]===
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)==

===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===

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

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

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

Blog Writing for College Students

2013-04-11T18:12:01Z

Mel grantham: /* Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon) */

==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)==

===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner===

===[[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.
===[[Interactivity|Interactivity]] by Marian Brewer===

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

==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===

===[[Lists|Lists]] by Tiory Clark===

===[[Links|Links]]===
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)==

===[[Readability|Readability]] by Andrew Clouse===

===[[Scan-ability|Scan-ability]] by Kristin Hanlin===

===[[Brevity|Brevity]] by Haley Clarke===

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

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

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

Research Methods

2013-04-11T18:07:02Z

Mel grantham:

Research is the process of gathering information, evaluating it, and applying it to a question or problem.<ref>http://guides.maconstate.edu/research</ref> 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. Web searches on [http://www.google.com Google] and [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] allow blog writers to gather more information on their selected topic, discover what other bloggers have already written,and gain more insight on their targeted audience. Do not limit research to online sources, articles, books, and scholarly journals can also be useful sources of information.

==Gather information<ref> Carroll, p.16</ref>==
Writing about a specific topic does not automatically make a person an expert in the field. Initially, conducting very broad web searches on a specific topic will generate a great deal of information. It is best to browse through these websites to get a general overview of the topic. When writing a blog it is important to consider the specific purpose of the writing.<ref>Carroll, p.16</ref> After gaining a general overview of the topic, the next step is selecting a specific aspect or view point on the topic to write about. The more focused the topic the more interesting the blog will be.
==What others have already written==
Review the information that other writers for digital media have written on that specific topic. No one wants to read the same thing twice. When reviewing others' writings on a specific subject, look for ways to add to what has been written, an opposing position to what has been written, or an entirely new perspective on the subject. Researching a specific topic in great depth allows the writer to find their own unique niche on that subject. Research allows the writer to narrow their focus even more giving them an advantage to be even more of an expert in that field.
==Gain insight on the targeted audience<ref> Carroll, p.101</ref>==
Researching blogs with similar focus will give the writer a better understanding of their intended audience. When writing a blog it is important to be aware of the intended audiences occupational categories, demographics, gender,culture, and age. <ref>Carroll, p. 101</ref> Brian Carroll states, " Think about the kind of sites, publications and documents your audience is accustomed to reading". <ref>Carroll, p.101</ref>

==Notes==
<references/>
==References==
#Carroll, Brian. "Writing for Digital Media." Routledge; New York, 2010.*
#Lucas, Gerald R., Dr. "Choosing a Blog Topic." LitMUSE. N.p., 4 Feb. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://litmuse.net/resources/digital-media/choosing-a-blog-topic>.
#Williams, Ann. "The Research Process: Step-by-Step Tags: Advanced, Apa, Chicago, Citations, Composition, Critical Thinking, English, General, History, Interdisciplinary, Learning Support, Mla, Mscc, Plagiarism, Primary Sources, Reference, Writing ." LibGuides at Macon State College. N.p., 4 Apr. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://guides.maconstate.edu/research>.

Research Methods

2013-04-05T04:20:37Z

Mel grantham:

After a topic is chosen for a blog, conducting research is the next step in the writing process. Research is the diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, and applications.<ref>http://www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/research</ref> Web searches on [http://www.google.com Google] and [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] allow blog writers to obtain more information on their selected topic, discover what other bloggers have already written,gain more insight on their targeted audience, and increase originality.
==Gain information<ref> Carroll, p.16</ref>==
Writing about a specific topic does not automatically make a person an expert in the field. Initially, conducting very broad web searches on a specific topic will generate a great deal of information. It is best to browse through these websites to get a general overview of the topic. When writing a blog it is important to consider the specific purpose of the writing.<ref>Carroll, p.16</ref> After gaining a general overview of the topic, the next step is selecting a specific aspect or view point on the topic to write about.
==What others have already written==
After research through web searches has been done, review the information that other writers for digital media have written on that specific topic. No one wants to read the same thing twice. When reviewing others' writings on a specific subject, look for ways to add to what has been written, an opposing position to what has been written, or an entirely new perspective on the subject.
==Gain insight on the targeted audience<ref> Carroll, p.101</ref>==
What is the audience like of blogs that focus on a similar topic? Web based searches will provide many blogs related to a specific topic, and after reading over a few of them the intended audience of that subject will be more understandable. When writing a blog it is important to be aware of the intended audiences occupational categories, demographics, gender,culture, and age. <ref>Carroll, p. 101</ref> Brian Carroll states, " Think about the kind of sites, publications and documents your audience is accustomed to reading". <ref>Carroll, p.101</ref>
==Increase originality==
Creating a new perspective on a specific topic is a great way to gain readers. The more specific a topic the more likely a blogger is to create a new perspective.
==Notes==
<references/>
==References==
#Carroll, Brian. "Writing for Digital Media." Routledge; New York, 2010.*
#"Research." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, 2010. Web. 05 Apr. 2013.

Research Methods

2013-04-04T20:29:56Z

Mel grantham:

After a topic is chosen for a blog, conducting research is the next step in the writing process. Research is defined as the diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, and applications.<ref>http://www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/research</ref> Web searches on [http://www.google.com Google] and [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] allow blog writers to obtain more information on their selected topic, discover what other bloggers have already written,gain more insight on their targeted audience, and increase originality.
==Gain information<ref> Carroll, p.16</ref>==
Writing about a specific topic does not automatically make a person an expert in the field. Initially, conducting very broad web searches on your topic will generate a great deal of information. It is best to browse through these websites to get a general overview of the topic. When writing a blog it is important to consider the specific purpose of the writing.<ref>Carroll, p.16</ref> After gaining a general overview of the topic, the next step is selecting a specific aspect or view point on the topic to write about.
==What other's have already written==
==Gain insight on the targeted audience<ref> Carroll, p.101</ref>==
==Increase originality==
==External links==
==Notes==
<references/>
==References==
*Carroll, Brian. "Writing for Digital Media." Routledge; New York, 2010.*

Research Methods

2013-04-04T18:40:36Z

Mel grantham: Created page with "Research method"

Research method