Intersession classes

Clark May intersession:
Twitter for Media--2 weeks, 9:30-2
Clark August Intersession:
The Press in Movies--10 days, 9:30-3

Fall classes
Feature Writing...Dr. Sherri Johnson
History of Journalism...Dr. Terry Clark

Today's assignment

15 minutes: Find one blog you are interested in, that applies to your blog.
25 minutes: Post on your blog by the end of today--
Evaluate it:
1. Quality of Writing
2. Effectiveness of typography
3. Attractiveness of layout
4. Use of visuals
5. Overall strengths and weaknesses
6. Why do you like it or dislike it

Blog terms to know

1. guest blogging
2. header
3. hit
4. home page
5. html
6. hyperlink
7. keyword
8. imbed
9. link
10. link bait
11. lurker
12. microblogging
13. multiuser blog
14. newbie
15. niche
16. page view
17. permalink
18. podcast
19. post
20. profile

What should you gain from a university?

Read this New York Times column today, from David Brooks, The Big University.

What is your reaction? Do you get that here at UCO? Should you? Comment below by 5 pm Wednesday.

Tools for your blog

Browse this link today for ideas.


Post below one you're interested in, and why. No obligation to do so.

Grading your posts

Each of your blog posts are evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Minimum of 15 for a C
2. Consistency--at least one or two a week (up to 20 points each)
3. Original content, not just cut and paste (60 percent)
4. Writing quality(10 percent)
5. Length--just a few words and or photos and minimum effort are not sufficient (25 percent)
6. Timeliness (5 percent)

When blogging becomes a slog

Read this New York Times article

Comment below by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15.

1. What did you learn about blogging from this article?
2. What is the importance of passion and love in blogging?
3. Your suggestions on how could the problem be avoided?