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Blogging Basics 2:. Effective Blogging. Effective Blogging. How to write a blog post Using sensory aids Commenting constructively. How to write a blog post. Select a specific topic Research the topic Compose the post. 1. Select a specific topic. General topic: Movies
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Blogging Basics 2: Effective Blogging
Effective Blogging • How to write a blog post • Using sensory aids • Commenting constructively
How to write a blog post • Select a specific topic • Research the topic • Compose the post
1. Select a specific topic • General topic: Movies • Focused topic: Animated movies • Specific topic: Monsters Inc • Approach to topic: Review of Monsters Inc
2. Research the topic • Google Search • Wikipedia • Expert Websites • Other blogs
3. Compose the post • Introduction: Get the attention of readers • Main body: Provide key information and articulate your opinions • Conclusion: Sum up your post and restate your view Like an informal composition writing
Using sensory aids • Sensory aids: Visual and Auditory • Photos, Videos, Sounds, Music • Select appropriate aids to help your readers to understand what you are writing. Eg. Using Monsters Inc movie poster and theme music
Commenting constructively • What is a constructive comment? • Useful to the blogger • Gives ideas on how things can be improved • Phrased in a positive manner • When commenting, think: Would I like to receive this comment? How would I feel if someone wrote this about my post?