TEXT TYPES REVISION #2: BLOGS

Conventions to write a Blog Entry

* will adopt a semi-formal to informal register

* will have an eye-catching title

* will use first person narration

* will show awareness of the reader, e.g. through direct address to the reader

* may include a direct request for comment and response at the end

Structuring your blog posting

 A well structured blog posting will catch the readers' attention, and make them want to read what you have to say. You can help do this if you follow these tips:

-          Write a WEBPAGE e.g. ¨www.talkmore.blogspot.com¨

-          Write a grabbing TITLE

-          Address bloggers, e.g.

 Hello Bloggers! Here I am again. I´ve been studying during weeks for my final exams and I haven´t had the time to read or post anything here. Today I´m making a comment that will make you reflect a little bit on..

-          Give the blog posting a title that will catch the reader’s eye. This is the first thing they see and will help them decide if it is of interest to them.

-          Put the main point in the first paragraph. This is the first thing readers see and it will make them want to read on.

-          Put the details in the following paragraphs of your posting.

-          Finally in the last part of the posting add the background information and your name if you wish to.

  

Writing style

-          Try to write in a friendly and informal style. Use first person ‘I’ and try to include reference to your experience. Think about your readers and what they can learn from your experience.

-          Try to describe rather than tell e.g. instead of saying you thought a book was great, try to explain why you enjoyed it and what you learned from it.

-          Try to question your reader and ask for their response to what you have written.

-          Always be polite, respectful of other cultures and opinions, and informative.

-          Address bloggers

-          Closing paragraph:

Probably my opinion sounds.. but I want to raise awareness in you.

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