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Online writing is a type of writing that is written and viewed on a computer, tablet, or a smart phone. Writing for digital media transforms traditional writing by adopting characteristics associated with oral communication. Integral elements of online writing are connectivity, fluidity, interactivity, and value.[1]
Types of Online Writing
There are various types of online writing that are used. Some of these types of online writing include:
- Blogging
- Publishing
- Social Media and Microblogging
Blogging
Personal Blogging
Personal Blogging is a weblog that is an ongoing commentary or diary written by an individual.[2] This type of blog allows you to write about any topic you want to write about. This blog is not limited, but it's a wide variety to the public. By using this blog, you can write your own style to your blog. People use personal blogs for online writing because they can communicate their knowledge to educate the public. However, this blog helps you see if blogging is comfortable for you.[3]
Informational Blogging
Informational Blogging is similar to personal blogging, although the primary purpose is to inform. Personal blogs tend to be biased, while informational blogging is used to relay an unbiased message.
Publishing
Social Media and Microblogging
Facebook is an online forum referred to as a social media site which allows members to create pages about themselves such as their hobbies, interests, education and job information to share with other members of Facebook. It also allows a person to create a friends list of other members of Facebook that one might know as well as create a page dedicated to a particular event and invite their friends. A person can also get on someone else's friend list and access information about people on their own friends list. It is a great way to share thoughts, exciting events and stories with other members of the Facebook community.
References
- ↑ Ferris, Sharmilla Pixy "Writing Electronically: The Effects of Computers on Traditional Writing." Journal of Electronic Publishing 8.1 (2002): 1. Journal of Electronic Publishing.Web. 9 July 2013.
- ↑ http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2013/04/19/personal-blogs-tell-your-story/
- ↑ MacKenzie, Jacqui "Why Writers Should Have a Personal Blog." Social Media Today" (2012): Social Media Today. Web. 2013.