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Student Blogging Guidelines<\/strong> Five Blogging Rules<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>\n 1. Be safe <\/strong> Student Blogging Guidelines Publishing thoughts and ideas on the internet is a very public activity. Publishing as part of a blog is a classroom activity so you should not write anything that you would not say or write in your … Continue reading
\nPublishing thoughts and ideas on the internet is a very public activity. Publishing as part of a blog is a classroom activity so you should not write anything that you would not say or write in your regular classroom.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Anyone can access the Internet and view what you write on a blog. Your page is \u2018protected\u2019 but there is nothing to stop people from copying your material and placing it elsewhere on the web.
\n\u2022Protect your privacy. Use your given username and do not post pictures of yourself.
\n\u2022Keep all personal information to yourself.
\n2. Be mindful of what you say <\/strong>
\n\u2022You are responsible for anything that is posted in your username.
\n\u2022Use appropriate language (e.g. limit your use of text speak or netlingo).
\n\u2022Follow writing conventions including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
\n\u2022Try not to generalize your sentences. Avoid the use of \u201cAll\u201d and \u201cEveryone\u201d.
\n\u2022How you say something is as important as what you say.
\n\u2022Could you be misunderstood? Be clear in the message you are trying to convey.
\n\u2022Images inserted into a blog must be related to the context of the message and follow copyright rules.
\n3. Be respectful to others <\/strong>
\n\u2022Blogs are about ideas \u2013 agree or disagree with an idea, NOT the person. Freedom of speech does not give you the right to be rude.
\n\u2022When responding, try giving two stars and a wish (two positive comments and one thing you think could improve).
\n\u2022Use evidence to support your position and make sure what you write is fair and accurate.
\n4. Be informative <\/strong>
\n\u2022Write about and present what you know. Make sure you get your facts straight and ask for advice if you are not sure.
\n\u2022Linking to web sites from your blog or blog comments in support of your argument is an excellent idea. You are responsible for checking the accuracy of the information you post online.
\n\u2022Respect copyright. It\u2019s customary in the blogosphere to cite sources by linking to them within blog posts, and it\u2019s recommended that you do so.
\n5. Be interesting<\/strong>
\n\u2022One way to do this is to expand on others ideas. You can quote other people\u2019s work, link back to it and add your own thoughts or opinions to their ideas.
\n\u2022Make it interesting and fun so that you will encourage your readers and listeners to come back for more. There\u2019s no point in blogging if people don\u2019t read or listen to what you say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"