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 ==Concrete==
-When writing a new blog entry using '''Concrete Language''' will help to make your writing more real to your readers. '''Concrete Language''' names or describes the perceptible and material world; it appeals to or engages the senses. Concrete words are words that others can relate to by using the five senses. Many concrete words or phrases can be defined by touching, pointing, or acting: sofa, star, swim in the river.
+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.
- “When you use a lot of words that deal with ideas, concepts, and things that we can’t touch - vague abstract nouns
+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:
-  such as  “invincible”, “emotion”, “existence”, “obscurity”, “consciousness”,  “autonomy”, “despair” and so on, the reader feels a
+— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
-  sense of distance from your reality." ~ ''Susan Musgrave''
-''Example of an Abstract Sentence:''
+— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
-To excel in college, you’ll have to work hard.
-''Example of a Concrete Sentence:''
+— Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.
-To excel in college, you’ll need to go to every class; do all your
-reading before you go; write several drafts of each paper; and review
+— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
-your notes for each class weekly.
+— Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media.
+— Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.
 ==Consistent==