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Blogging is a platform that "democratiz[es] the means of production<ref> Boal, Augusto</ref> | Blogging is a platform that "democratiz[es] the means of production.”<ref>Boal, Augusto</ref> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Boal Augusto Boal's] revolutionary text pertaining to his participatory theatre project, [http://mellonseminaremotions.wikispaces.com/file/view/Boal+Agusto-Theatre+of+the+Oppressed.pdf The Theatre of the Oppressed], explores methods that are relevant to how the Internet provides the platform, or stage, for decentralized content. So in this vein, blog writing requires attention to focus, organization, and writing style in order for the college student's product to thrive in the new media realm. | ||
==Focus== | ==Focus== | ||
The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves [[narrowcasting]]. Important aspects of narrowcasting include [[Choosing Your Topic|choosing a topic]], [[Research Methods|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> | The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves [[narrowcasting]]. Important aspects of narrowcasting include [[Choosing Your Topic|choosing a topic]], [[Research Methods|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>Carroll, 163</ref>. Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world. | ||
===[[Narrowcasting|Narrowcasting]]=== | ===[[Narrowcasting|Narrowcasting]]=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Boal, Augusto. (2005). [http://www.democracynow.org/2005/6/3/famed_brazilian_artist_augusto_boal_on Famed Brazilian Artist Augusto Boal on the "Theatre of the Oppressed"]. Democracy Now: A Daily Independent Global News Hour with Amy Goodman & Juan González. Retrieved 1 April 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://digitalbusinessconsultancy.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-wordpress-theme/ What to Look For in a Wordpress Theme] ''Digital Business Consultancy''. 31 Jan. 2013 Web. 25 April 2013 | |||
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[[Category:New Media]] | [[Category:New Media]] | ||