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==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)== | ==Focus (Group Leader Shanna Dixon)== | ||
The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused | The planning stage of creating a blog begins by developing a focus. Developing a focus involves choosing a blog topic, researching, setting [[participation]] standards, and identifying a target [[audience]]. By choosing a focused topic, implementing [[research methods]] 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>Carrol, 163</ref> Devoting time to developing focus strengthens a blog's chance at thriving in the digital world. | ||
===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner=== | ===[[Choosing Your Topic|Choosing Your Topic]] by Amy Rehner=== |