Official blog of Clark's Blogging for Journalists class, Mass Communication department

Monday, February 9, 2015

Your blog essay begins

1. By 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 11, you will have completed the following sentence and commented below.

This is an essay about (Subject) and it is interesting because ____________________. My thesis (the main point of the paper that I'm supporting with my sources) is__________________________.

2. Also: list three probable links as sources to your essay.

Potential organization (outline) :
1. Introductory paragraph, what the subject, problem, focus is. ending with your thesis statement.
(Example: "Blogging has changed the way newspapers have covered the news.")
2. Two or three paragraphs, citing sources to back up your thesis. 
3. A short concluding paragraph
4. List of links for your sources

26 comments:

  1. This is an essay about the personal benefits of blogging.
    Although blogging can be an extremely beneficial means of communication for companies, blogging is also personally beneficial to writers trying to find their voice.

    http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress/7-benefits-of-blogging/
    https://simplygreatlives.com/uncategorized/10-personal-benefits-blogging/
    http://www.jeffbullas.com/2012/07/06/what-are-the-10-secret-benefits-of-blogging/

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  3. This is an essay about blogging as a photographer and it is interesting because I'm a photo major. My thesis is going to be about why blogging is so essential as a photographer and how to use it to further your career.

    http://photographyconcentrate.com/secrets-successful-photography-blogging-how-make-it-worth-your-time/
    https://asmp.org/tutorials/guide-blogging.html#.VNo9cVqFHTQ
    http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/photo-blogging-101-part-1/

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  4. This is an essay about how blogging has changed the world and it is interesting because there are so many different aspects of blogging that has changed so much only in the past few years. My thesis is how and what has changed in the journalism, blogging and business world since blogging began to explode into a huge part of social media.

    http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danielhannan/100262408/blogs-have-changed-utterly-in-the-seven-years-that-this-one-has-been-going/

    http://www.salon.com/2009/07/06/scott_rosenberg/

    http://singlegrain.com/blog/how-blogging-has-changed-over-the-years/

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  5. This is an essay about increasing company website traffic through blogging. My thesis is that traffic will increase on a company's website with an increase in the number of blog posts the
    company is posting.

    https://www.convertwithcontent.com/blogging-killing-stats-facts-blogging/
    http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/the-benefits-of-business-blogging-ht
    http://groovedigitalmarketing.com/benefits-of-starting-a-blog/

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  6. This is an essay about how the blogging world has made doing it yourself (DIY) an explosive trend and it is interesting because gone are the days where store bought is best. My thesis is how bloggers have largely increased peoples independence from buying store bought products.

    1. http://www.jwtintelligence.com/production/JWT_RiseInDIY.pdf
    2. http://blog.atmel.com/2014/09/15/diy-by-the-numbers-why-the-maker-movement-is-here-to-stay/
    3. http://www.dailytexanonline.com/life-and-arts/2012/03/27/students-become-more-involved-with-diy-projects

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  7. This is an essay about how fashion blogging is changing the way fashion industry advertises.It is interesting because so many bloggers are starting to be paid to wear certain designer items. My thesis will say how the increase in fashion blogs have changed the way many stores and designers choose to advertise their clothing lines.


    http://www.bustle.com/articles/783-8-ways-social-media-has-changed-fashion

    http://marketinginfashion.com/2013/11/25/how-fashion-bloggers-will-change-the-fashion-industry/

    http://www.mindjumpers.com/blog/2010/09/fashion-industry/


    http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/05/06/fashion-blogging-is-creating-a-new-era-of-influencers/

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  8. This is an essay about Blogger VS. Word Press and it is interesting because there are other platforms besides Blogger that do other things and more. My thesis is the purpose of both these platforms are the same but have different pros and cons that separate them apart from each other.

    • http://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/resources/wordpress-vs-blogger
    • http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/blogger-vs-wordpress-comparision/
    • http://www.wpbeginner.com/opinion/wordpress-vs-blogger-which-one-is-better-pros-and-cons/

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  9. This is an essay about sports blogging and it is interesting because sports blogging has changed the way sports news gets out to the audience. My thesis is that blogging through social media gets news out quicker than television and is more efficient.

    http://mashable.com/2009/08/18/mainstream-news-twitter/

    http://blog.sysomos.com/2011/05/02/how-fast-the-news-spreads-through-social-media/

    http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/feb/21/pros-cons-supporting-team-open-thread

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  10. This is an essay about how blogging can benefit a small business. My thesis is that blogging can help grow a small business into a successful business.
    http://www.openvine.com/small-business-internet-blog/5-benefits-of-blogging-for-your-small-business
    http://fitsmallbusiness.com/small-business-blogs/
    http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-blogging-mistakes-that-small-businesses-make.html

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  11. This essay is about mommies who blog and its interesting because everyone can learn from it.
    Thesis: Blogging has begun to help mother by allowing them to share thoughts and ideas, make money while staying at home and growing their knowledge through helpful hints from other mommies.
    Three sources:
    http://www.circleofmoms.com/
    http://www.blogtyrant.com/stay-home-moms-make-good-money-blogs-online-business/
    http://mom.me/blog/14078-change-perspective-stop-kid-tantrums/

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  12. This essay is about mommies who blog and its interesting because everyone can learn from it.
    Thesis: Blogging has begun to help mother by allowing them to share thoughts and ideas, make money while staying at home and growing their knowledge through helpful hints from other mommies.
    Three sources:
    http://www.circleofmoms.com/
    http://www.blogtyrant.com/stay-home-moms-make-good-money-blogs-online-business/
    http://mom.me/blog/14078-change-perspective-stop-kid-tantrums/

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  13. This is an essay about modern journalism and it is interesting because it explains how much journalism has changed in the last couple decades, and how social media (blogs) are a powerful tool for young journalists. My thesis is how journalism became modern with the help of blogs, twitter, Facebook and other social media.

    Here are my sources:

    1. http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-12-dos-and-donts-of-writing-a-blog
    2. http://www.mulinblog.com/mulinblog-open-online-j-school/
    3. http://www.mulinblog.com/multimedia-journalism-programs/

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  14. This essay is about the effects blogging has had on privacy and self disclosure. It's interesting because not everyone thinks about how this effects them when they post. Thesis: Blogging has changed the way we share information as while as how much information we share.
    Sources:
    http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/privacy-issues-blogging-12528.html
    http://retnotamia.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-10-negative-effects-of-internet-on.html
    http://www.ehow.com/info_12023644_cultural-impact-blogging.html

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  15. This is an essay about bloggers who have became famous through the work of their blog and it is interesting because it is crazy that you can come from a simple basic blog to making thousands and even millions of dollars. My thesis is examining specific bloggers who have made it big, what they had to do to get there, what they do today, and maybe any advice they have to anyone wishing to pursue that path.

    http://addicted2success.com/news/the-top-10-famous-multi-million-dollar-bloggers/
    http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/mar/09/blogs
    http://www.therichest.com/rich-list/world/worlds-10-top-earning-bloggers/

    A few example sources

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  16. This is an essay about travel blogs and it is interesting because it will be cool to find out the benefits from both perspectives of the reader and blogger.

    My thesis is: Travel blogging is helpful for those who can and can't travel as well as the blogger itself.

    http://www.ytravelblog.com/36-travel-blogs-to-follow-and-the-benefits/
    http://www.bloggingtips.com/2013/10/01/benefits-travel-blogger/
    http://www.travelblogadvice.com


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  17. This is an essay about sports blogs and it is interesting because blogs are a more effective way for keeping up with the latest sports. My thesis is, Blogs are an effective way to keep up with modern sports because of the variety of sources, frequent updates, and fantasy leagues.

    https://fannation.si.com/
    http://bleacherreport.com/
    http://www.slamonline.com/

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  18. This is an essay about sports blogs and it is interesting because blogs are a more effective way for keeping up with the latest sports. My thesis is, Blogs are an effective way to keep up with modern sports because of the variety of sources, frequent updates, and fantasy leagues.

    https://fannation.si.com/
    http://bleacherreport.com/
    http://www.slamonline.com/

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  19. This is an essay about lifestyle blogging and how it has helped women readers learn from one another. It is interesting because with the increasing popularity of pinterest and other social media sites, people are posting tips and tricks for living a better and more intentional life. My thesis is, The internet is an endless hub of ideas and a perfect outlet for learning about how to live an enhanced life.

    http://www.thelondoner.me/2013/01/lifestyle-blogging-101.html
    http://www.thenester.com/2011/12/pinterest-and-blogging-the-good-the-bad-and-the-huh.html
    http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/survey-women-trust-pinterest-more-facebook-twitter-138930

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  20. This is an essay about how blogging can promote OKC day and night hot spots. It is interesting because OKC is a new developing city that is diverse with more recent growth in population than other major cities. My thesis is, The New OKC: has exploded with new places to hangout, be active and eat

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  23. How Sports blogging can add to the animal that is the sports rumor mill. Sometimes blogs can release information that is true, but also so far off can cause an uproar. Blogs aren't held to a 'journalistic standard' like sports reporters.

    DailyThunder.com
    HoopsHype.com
    AroundtheNBA.com

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  24. This is an essay about niche blogging and it is interesting because it has the potential of becoming a full-time job. It could hold my interest for more than a year or two. My thesis: How to create niche blogs, dos and don’ts and the potential payoff.


    http://writetodone.com/how-i-created-a-tiny-niche-blog-that-earns-six-figures/

    http://www.sparringmind.com/successful-blogs/

    http://www.thenicheblogger.com

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  25. This is an essay about the variation and advancement of blogs. It is interesting because there are many different forms of blogging. My thesis statement is, blogs are the leading way to communicate to the public because of their advancement in forms, variations, and mediums.

    https://gigaom.com/2015/01/31/blogging-is-very-much-alive-we-just-call-it-something-else-now/
    http://getfound.wikidot.com/why-blogs-are-better-than-websites
    http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/a-blog-around-the-clock/2011/08/30/defining-the-journalism-vs-blogging-debate-with-a-science-reporting-angle/
    http://seekingalpha.com/article/141872-newspapers-vs-bloggers-the-new-news-process

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  26. This is an essay about how blogging has changed the way people receive information and it's interesting because the accessibility and timely-manner information can be found.

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