In order to having an easy-flowing and interesting blog there need to be a set of guidelines that set the standard for a safe and appropriate blog.
1. Be original. Use creative thinking techniques to introduce a new idea or add on to a previously developed idea that will link more than one blog post together.
2. Appeal to your audience. This blog will be an extension to your classroom time, therefore understand that what you say will be read and considered by the audience reading your blog. Once you have posted a new entry, your words have entered a world of accessible viewing.
3. Bring in reliable sources. Blog entries are more intriguing and credible when you back up what you are trying to say with an outside perspective. ( Don't forget to give credit to whichever sources you use).
4. Post with intention. Don't make a blog entry simply for the sake of blogging. People will be reading your blog and will be interested in what you have to say so put thought into your posts and have a reason behind each opinion or idea you present. Keep your entries relevant to your general blog.
5. Use a variety of vocabulary. This is a great opportunity for you to try a diversity of words instead of using the simplest version of a meaning.
I love your rules! The first one is great and is too often overlooked. The second one is right on too, paying attention to your audience makes it more friendly and inviting and thus more profitable to all parties as well. I think your other three are also spot on but I wonder, how do you feel about the whole text-talk vs. perfect grammar and punctuation debate?
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