Need--two possible topics
What about blogs in the world interests you? (This should be something in relation to your blog.)
By Feb. 1, Wednesday at 5 pm--select two possible ideas for your midterm blog essay for discussion in class Thursday. Post in comments below.
1. After discussion, you will choose a topic and you will 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 and be ready to explain them in class by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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
Note: This essay should be from 250-300 words. Instead of handing it in, you will post it on your blog, probably as a two-part series. It must include visuals, perhaps video, plus links to sources. These will be viewed by the class.
Due date March. 9.
My ideas for discussion are travel blogs and humor blogs.
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