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A ''traditional essay'' consists of a topic and | A ''traditional essay'' consists of a topic, body, and conclusion without including web links. A blog consist of useful information that can be edited, added to, or discussed by others. When reading an essay, one cannot click to links for further information which can be done when reading a blog. Most blogs are in electronic form rather than printed work such as an essay. Blogs are great ways to post personal opinions and point of views on the web for others to read and comment on. | ||
==Blog== | ==Blog== | ||
A '' | A '''blog''' is a conversational style text consisting of content that displays formal opinion. A [http://www.imsglobal.org/community/blog/help/english/What_is_a_Blog.htm blog] is also known as a public journal which allows the blogger to release and readers to post comments responding to the blogger and each other. Each blog is usually easy to find and listed in chronological order. The term ''blog'' comes from the word [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/weblogs weblog] which is web content appearing in chronological order. A blogger's topic of choice may come from anywhere and be influenced by anything. Topics of discussion may include, celebrity news, educational content, how-to topics, religious topics, encouraging stories and so on. Not only is the language of blogs written in free-form, but the visual features are also huge components. Though it is important to gain and keep the readers' attention through text, the format of a blog and visual attraction are huge parts of creating a successful blog. | ||
===Anatomy=== | ===Anatomy=== | ||
The features of a blog include: | The features of a blog include: | ||
* Order: A blog include the most recent blog post to the oldest, in somewhat of a reversed order | * Order: A blog include the most recent blog post to the oldest, in somewhat of a reversed order. | ||
* Date and Time: Blog entries include the date and time in which the blog was posted. | * Date and Time: Blog entries include the date and time in which the blog was posted. | ||
*Bloggers Identity: Bloggers may choose not to visually expose themselves but must have some sort of identification such as their actual name or any name they choose to go by. | *Bloggers Identity: Bloggers may choose not to visually expose themselves but must have some sort of identification such as their actual name or any name they choose to go by. | ||
*Audience: A blogger must have an audience to determine if their blog is successful. Readers are able to subscribe to | *Audience: A blogger must have an audience to determine if their blog is successful. Readers are able to subscribe to a blogger's page giving them the option to comment and interact with other viewers. | ||
==Essay== | ==Essay== | ||
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===Traditional Essay=== | ===Traditional Essay=== | ||
[http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html Traditional essays] are mostly formal pieces of literature. Although the writer can add humor and their own creative writing style, one must not use slang or incorrect grammar. These types of essays are linear and do not have links. With a traditional essay the writer | [http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html Traditional essays] are mostly formal pieces of literature. Although the writer can add humor and their own creative writing style, one must not use slang or incorrect grammar. These types of essays are linear and do not have links. With a traditional essay the writer must pick a topic to research and discuss in full. A traditional essay is based on facts, while blogs are usually opinion driven. Essays are factually based because one has to research a topic thoroughly. This gives the writer all the necessary information he or she needs to write an efficient essay. In addition to that, traditional essays present all sides of the topic, even if the essay is persuasive. One of the largest differences between a blog and a traditional essays, is traditional essays require the writer to use a step-by-step structure. The essay starts off with an introduction, followed by body paragraphs, and finally comes the conclusion. The writer should not stray from this basic structure.An essay should have a structure that includes all of the components below | ||
*'''Introduction'''- This part encompasses the first paragraph.The [http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html introduction] has a variety of functioning purposes. One of the main purposes of the introduction is to establish and create the tone and style of the paper. It is important for the introduction to pave the way for the rest of the essay. The introduction tells the purpose of the essay, and introduces the subject. It also gives a brief synopsis of the points that will be covered in the paper. The writer should state the point and grab the reader’s interest in this paragraph. The final component of the introduction is the thesis. | *'''Introduction'''- This part encompasses the first paragraph.The [http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html introduction] has a variety of functioning purposes. One of the main purposes of the introduction is to establish and create the tone and style of the paper. It is important for the introduction to pave the way for the rest of the essay. The introduction tells the purpose of the essay, and introduces the subject. It also gives a brief synopsis of the points that will be covered in the paper. The writer should state the point and grab the reader’s interest in this paragraph. The final component of the introduction is the thesis. | ||
*'''Body'''- Traditionally there are three to four body paragraphs in an essay. Each paragraph brings up a different point that is addressed in the thesis. | *'''Body'''- Traditionally there are three to four body paragraphs in an essay. Each paragraph brings up a different point that is addressed in the thesis. The body includes the descriptions or explanations of what is given in the introduction. The body paragraph uses an particular point of view, develops the subject logically, and keeps the reader's interest with details. | ||
*'''Conclusion'''- The writer offers closure and summarizes or ties the essay together in this final paragraph. This paragraph should be brief and point beyond the limited scope of the essay. The writer makes the final word and writes what they personally think about the topic. | *'''Conclusion'''- The writer offers closure and summarizes or ties the essay together in this final paragraph. This paragraph should be brief and straight tot the point beyond the limited scope of the essay. The writer makes the final word and writes what they personally think about the topic. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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[http://access-socialstudies.cappelendamm.no/c319365/artikkel/vis.html?tid=382115 Essay] | [http://access-socialstudies.cappelendamm.no/c319365/artikkel/vis.html?tid=382115 Essay] | ||
[http://davewiner.com/ | [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/blog Blog1] | ||
[http://davewiner.com/ blog2] | |||
[http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html Traditional Essay] | [http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/writers/Types_of_Writing/acadessay.html Traditional Essay] | ||
[http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person First Person] | |||
[http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person?page=2 Third Person] | [http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person?page=2 Third Person] | ||
[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/weblogs Weblogs] | |||