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KAHristin at 13:45, 3 May 2013

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			[[File:ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png \|thumb\|upright=1.5\| Three Types of lists as visualized in Microsoft Word]]

	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.


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	==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==		==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==

NadineEpperson at 13:29, 3 May 2013

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	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.

AmyRehner: Grammar

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Grammar

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	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.


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	==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==		==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==
	~~In blogging~~ present all items consistently~~, and in almost every way~~, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles, and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>		Bloggers must present all items consistently, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles, and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>

	* ~~Try to make~~ each item in the list grammatically similar ~~and that will also help~~ to appeal to the intended audience ~~visually~~.		* Make each item in the list grammatically similar in order to enhance the aesthetic appeal for the intended audience.
	* ~~Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar~~, verb tense, and phrasing.		* Ensure sentence structure, verb tense, and phrasing are consistent.
	* ~~But, do~~ not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; ~~with~~ semi-colons if ~~they~~ are complete sentences.<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>		* Do not over-punctuate.
			**A good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; Use semi-colons if the items are complete sentences<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>.

	==Why Lists Work==		==Why Lists Work==
	Muhammad Saleem writes that, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of ~~“Left~~-Brain ~~Marketing”~~. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers.		Muhammad Saleem writes that, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of ''Left-Brain Marketing''. Everyone has two sides of the brain and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers.

	==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==		==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==
	The sequence of the list is important ~~and it should be considered~~ when ~~you are~~ presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists in a way that makes the sequence clear ~~such as with numbers , while in other cases that won't be necessary~~.		The sequence of the list is an important consideration when presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists or use bullet points to present the information in a way that makes the sequence clear.

	==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==		==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==
	* Avoid overusing lists.		* Avoid overusing lists.
	* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.		**Too many lists take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.
	* ~~When possible, keep the list at approximately~~ six to eight items. Too many items on a list can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>		* Avoid using over six to eight items.
			**Too many items on a list can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>

	==Examples of Lists==		==Examples of Lists==
	~~There are~~ many different types of lists ~~that can be used in blogging. Lists need to be~~ relevant to the blog. So consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example, if ~~displaying important information and~~ you want to highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists:		Bloggers can use many different types of lists but should ensure they are relevant to the blog. So, consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example, if you want to formally highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists, such as:

	* 1.) 01/01/2013		* 1.) 01/01/2013
	* 2.) 01/02/2013		* 2.) 01/02/2013
	* 3.) 01/03/2013		* 3.) 01/03/2013

			If a blogger wants to highlight some information informally, use a list that contains bullet points. Again, lists can be created in many different ways, but the key to creating a successful list is to make sure that the highlighted information is important enough to be displayed.
	If a blogger wants to highlight some information informally use a list that contains bullet points. Again lists can be ~~marked~~ in many different ways the key to creating a successful list is ~~the content. Make~~ sure that the highlighted information is important enough to be displayed.

	==References==		==References==

AmyRehner: Add see also section

2013-05-03T05:09:08Z

Add see also section

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	#Saleem, Muhammad. (2007). [http://www.copyblogger.com/writing-lists/]. Retrieved 7 April 2013		#Saleem, Muhammad. (2007). [http://www.copyblogger.com/writing-lists/]. Retrieved 7 April 2013
	</References>		</References>

			==See Also==
			*[[Themes\|Themes]]
			*[[Categorizing Posts\|Categorizing Posts]]
			*[[Headers and Sub-headers\|Headers and Sub-headers]]
			*[[Links\|Links]]

	[[Category:New Media]]		[[Category:New Media]]

MarianGlyde at 23:12, 2 May 2013

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	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.


	[[File:ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png \|thumb\|upright=1.5\| http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png]]		[[File:ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png \|thumb\|upright=1.5\| http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png]]

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	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.

			[[File:ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png \|thumb\|upright=1.5\| http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThreeTypesofListsinWord_thumb.png]]

	==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==		==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==

	In blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles, and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>		In blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles, and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>

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	==Why Lists Work==		==Why Lists Work==
	Muhammad Saleem writes that, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of “Left-Brain Marketing”. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers.		Muhammad Saleem writes that, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of “Left-Brain Marketing”. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers.

	==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==		==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==

	The sequence of the list is important and it should be considered when you are presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists in a way that makes the sequence clear such as with numbers , while in other cases that won't be necessary.		The sequence of the list is important and it should be considered when you are presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists in a way that makes the sequence clear such as with numbers , while in other cases that won't be necessary.


	==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==		==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==

	* Avoid overusing lists.		* Avoid overusing lists.
	* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.		* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.

MarianGlyde: /* Examples of Lists */

2013-05-02T22:42:55Z

Examples of Lists

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	==Examples of Lists==		==Examples of Lists==
	There are many different types of lists that can be used in blogging. Lists need to be relevant to the blog. So consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example if displaying important information and you want to highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists:		There are many different types of lists that can be used in blogging. Lists need to be relevant to the blog. So consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example, if displaying important information and you want to highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists:
	* 1.) 01/01/2013		* 1.) 01/01/2013
	* 2.) 01/02/2013		* 2.) 01/02/2013

MarianGlyde: Fixed a couple awkward sentences; general punctuation.

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Fixed a couple awkward sentences; general punctuation.

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	A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. ~~List~~ can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.		A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs.

	==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==		==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==
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	* Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually.		* Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually.
	* Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense and phrasing.		* Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense, and phrasing.
	* But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences.<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>		* But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences.<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>

	==Why Lists Work==		==Why Lists Work==
	~~According to~~ Muhammad Saleem, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of “Left-Brain Marketing”. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create ~~successfully, frequently visited blogs~~.		Muhammad Saleem writes that, "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of “Left-Brain Marketing”. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers.

	==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==		==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>==
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	* Avoid overusing lists.		* Avoid overusing lists.
	* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.		* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader.
	* When ~~and where~~ possible, keep the list at approximately six to eight items. ~~Higher lists~~ can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>		* When possible, keep the list at approximately six to eight items. Too many items on a list can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>

	==Examples of Lists==		==Examples of Lists==
	There are many different ~~examples~~ of lists that can be used in blogging. Lists need to be relevant to the blog. So consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example if displaying important information and you want to highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists:		There are many different types of lists that can be used in blogging. Lists need to be relevant to the blog. So consider the content matter before attempting to list information. For example if displaying important information and you want to highlight certain dates a blogger can use chronological numbered lists:
	* 1.) 01/01/2013		* 1.) 01/01/2013
	* 2.) 01/02/2013		* 2.) 01/02/2013

MarianGlyde: capitalization

2013-05-02T22:33:45Z

capitalization

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	==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==		==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>==

	In ~~Blogging~~ present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>		In blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles, and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref>

	* Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually.		* Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually.

Shannacd at 02:17, 2 May 2013

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	#Saleem, Muhammad. (2007). [http://www.copyblogger.com/writing-lists/]. Retrieved 7 April 2013		#Saleem, Muhammad. (2007). [http://www.copyblogger.com/writing-lists/]. Retrieved 7 April 2013
	</References>		</References>

			[[Category:New Media]]