Foundational Writing Skills - Revision history

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Brief and Concise

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	==Brief and Concise==		==Brief and Concise==
	In writing for any sort of media, "brevity" is encouraged. Danny Rubin, a national news consultant and former television news reporter, explains, "You don't need to write a lot or use big words to sound smart<ref>Rubin, Danny</ref>		In writing for any sort of media, [[Brevity\|'''brevity''']] is encouraged. Danny Rubin, a national news consultant and former television news reporter, explains, "You don't need to write a lot or use big words to sound smart<ref>Rubin, Danny</ref>." Cutting excess words, phrases, an unnecessary elements of your writing allows you to remain concise.

	==Concrete==		==Concrete==

KAHristin at 13:27, 3 May 2013

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	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].		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].

			==Brief and Concise==
			In writing for any sort of media, "brevity" is encouraged. Danny Rubin, a national news consultant and former television news reporter, explains, "You don't need to write a lot or use big words to sound smart<ref>Rubin, Danny</ref>

	==Concrete==		==Concrete==
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	#Giblett, Peter. [http://writinghood.com/writing/making-your-writing-presentable-and-cogent/ Making Your Writing Presentable and Cogent]. Web. 30 April 2013.		#Giblett, Peter. [http://writinghood.com/writing/making-your-writing-presentable-and-cogent/ Making Your Writing Presentable and Cogent]. Web. 30 April 2013.
	#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.		#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 2013.
			#Rubin, Danny. [http://lifehacker.com/5909543/write-less-say-more-the-power-of-brevity Write Less, Say More: The Power of Brevity]. Web. 30 April 2013.
	#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.		#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.

KAHristin at 12:34, 3 May 2013

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	[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students\|Home]]		[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students\|Home]]
	[[File:Rubric.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2\|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]		[[File:Rubric.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2\|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]
	Before students begin working on their writing for digital media, it is necessary that they have a complete understanding of basic writing skills. The qualities found on [http://mca.maconstate.edu/faculty/lucas/ Dr. Gerald Lucas'] foundational writing rubric outline all the requirements of an acceptable ~~fundamental~~ understanding of writing for digital or print media. College bloggers in must demonstrate these skills in every facet of their writing online.		Before students begin working on their writing for digital media, it is necessary that they have a complete understanding of basic writing skills. The qualities found on [http://mca.maconstate.edu/faculty/lucas/ Dr. Gerald Lucas'] foundational writing rubric outline all the requirements of an acceptable understanding of writing for digital or print media. College bloggers must demonstrate these skills in every facet of their writing online or they risk losing readers and credibility.

	==Active==		==Active==

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comma

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	*Examine your own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.		*Examine your 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.		*Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, or social status.

	*Know your [[Audience]]		*Know your [[Audience]]

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Added Category

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	*[[Inverted Pyramid\|Inverted Pyramid]]		*[[Inverted Pyramid\|Inverted Pyramid]]
	*[[Proofreading\|Proofreading]]		*[[Proofreading\|Proofreading]]

			[[Category:New Media]]

AmyRehner: Opening statement & grammar

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Opening statement & grammar

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	[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students\|Home]]		[[Blog_Writing_for_College_Students\|Home]]
	[[File:Rubric.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2\|[http://cl.ly/3c0u1Y2K3w3Z The Foundational Rubric] is based on basic writing skills]]		[[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.~~		Before students begin working on their writing for digital media, it is necessary that they have a complete understanding of basic writing skills. The qualities found on [http://mca.maconstate.edu/faculty/lucas/ Dr. Gerald Lucas'] foundational writing rubric outline all the requirements of an acceptable fundamental understanding of writing for digital or print media. College bloggers in must demonstrate these skills in every facet of their writing online.

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

	==Active==		==Active==
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	*Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.		*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.		*Examine your 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.		*Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.
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	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.		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:		The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests 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.		*Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error.
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	==Imaginative==		==Imaginative==

	'''Imaginative''' writing shows creativity and inventiveness.Figurative language is used when appropriate. Imaginative writing will set your blog apart and make it unique.		'''Imaginative''' writing shows creativity and inventiveness. Figurative language is used when appropriate. Imaginative writing will set your blog apart and make it unique.

	*Avoid cliches and business-ese.		*Avoid cliches and business-ese.
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	''In light of'' the recent mistakes in the media, we've decided to withhold the names of suspects until identities are confirmed.		''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.		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, be diligent in checking for precision in your writing. Lack of precision negates the act of fact checking.

	==Presentable==		==Presentable==

KAHristin: /* Active */

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Active

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	''Example of active voice:''		''Example of active voice:''

	*~~The student failed the assignments for~~ her ~~excessive use of passive voice~~.		*Sally finished her blog entry.

	''Example of passive voice:''		''Example of passive voice:''

	*The ~~student has failed too many assignments and will not pass the class~~.		*The blog entry was finished by Sally.

	To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:		To change a passive sentence to an active sentence, follow these steps<ref>Active/Passive Voice. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''.</ref>:

KAHristin: /* Presentable */

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Presentable

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	==Presentable==		==Presentable==
	In order to make your writing '''presentable''', you must follow the guidelines of each assignment. Peter Giblett explains, "Being presentable is largely about being effective as a writer, but there is also an element of visual impact<ref>Giblett</ref>." Pay close attention to the visual appeal of your writing and focus on inspiring interest from your audience.		In order to make your writing '''presentable''', you must follow the guidelines of each assignment. Peter Giblett explains, "Being presentable is largely about being effective as a writer, but there is also an element of visual impact<ref>Giblett, Peter</ref>." Pay close attention to the visual appeal of your writing and focus on inspiring interest from your audience.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

KAHristin: /* Presentable */

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Presentable

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	==Presentable==		==Presentable==
			In order to make your writing '''presentable''', you must follow the guidelines of each assignment. Peter Giblett explains, "Being presentable is largely about being effective as a writer, but there is also an element of visual impact<ref>Giblett</ref>." Pay close attention to the visual appeal of your writing and focus on inspiring interest from your audience.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

KAHristin: /* References */

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References

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	#[http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm Active/Passive Voice]. ''Townson University's Online Writing Support''. 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.		#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.		#[http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source]. ''Wikihow''. Web. 1 May 2013.
			#Giblett, Peter. [http://writinghood.com/writing/making-your-writing-presentable-and-cogent/ Making Your Writing Presentable and Cogent]. Web. 30 April 2013.
	#Hale, Steven. [http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/composition/handouts/audience.html Choosing and Writing for an Audience]. Web. 30 April 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.		#[http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp SPJ Code of Ethics]. ''Society of Professional Journalist''. Web. 1 May 2013.