Blogs

=Blogs!= What is a Blog? Blog Assignment #1- What is a blog? Blog Assignment #2 - Satire & Wag the Dog Blog Assignment #3 - Blog Assignment #4 - Blog Assignment #5 - Effects of TV Blog Assignment #6 - The Ethics of TV

What is a blog?
A **[|blog]** (a contraction of the term "**Web log**") is a [|Web site], usually maintained by an individual [|[1]], with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

"Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning //to maintain or add content to a blog//.

**Types of Blogs**
There are many different types of blogs, differing not only in the type of content, but also in the way that content is delivered or written.


 * Personal Blogs** The personal blog, an ongoing diary or commentary by an individual, is the traditional, most common blog. Personal bloggers usually take pride in their blog posts, even if their blog is never read by anyone but them. Blogs often become more than a way to just communicate; they become a way to reflect on life or works of art. Blogging can have a sentimental quality. Few personal blogs rise to fame and the mainstream, but some personal blogs quickly garner an extensive following. A type of personal blog is referred to as "microblogging," which is extremely detailed blogging as it seeks to capture a moment in time. Sites, such as [|Twitter], allow bloggers to share thoughts and feelings instantaneously with friends and family and is much faster than e-mailing or writing. This form of [|social media] lends to an online generation already too busy to keep in touch.[|[3]]


 * Corporate Blogs**
 * Question Blogging**
 * By Media Type**
 * By Device**
 * By [|Genre]**

Popular Blogs
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__**Marking Rubric for Blogs**__
The following rubric will be used to assess your learning for each of your blog post assignments. Your mark will be included in the comment section of the post being evaluated. Here is an example of how it will appear. The values will be followed by specific written feedback or conferencing with Mr. Denton. ex. B3/U3/T2

Blogging-- Understanding--- Timeliness



 * 1 || The entry has poor spelling and contain grammatical errors, they are short, typically 1 to 2 sentences. They lack structure and/or flow. The entry appears to be hastily written often using in informal language or text style abbreviations. || This simple entry lacks insight, depth or is superficial. The entry is short and frequently irrelevant to the topic at hand. The post does not express opinion clearly or shows little understanding. || The entry is not submitted in a timely and regular fashion. ||
 * 2 || There are some spelling/grammatical errors. The entry has some structure but does not have consistent flow. The blog entry may contain a link or an image. || The blog journal post shows some insight, depth and is connected to events, topic or activity. The entry is short and/or may contact irrelevant material. There are some personal comments/opinions that may be on task. The post shows some understanding of the topic. || The entry has some timeliness with the key events/assignment being journalled. Some comments are replied to. ||
 * 3 || There are few spelling/grammatical errors. The journal entry has structure. The post contains appropriate links or images. These are referred to within the text || The post shows insight and depth. The content of the post is connected with events, topic or activity. The journal entry may contain some irrelevant material but is for the most part on task. The personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style & this entry shows a good depth of understanding. || The entry is journalled as learning events happen. Most comments are replied to in a timely manner. The reply shows understanding. ||
 * 4 || The spelling/grammatical error are rare. The journal entry has structure and is formatted to enhance readability. The entry flows. The post contains appropriate links or images with image sources being acknowledged. The images and links are referred to within the text. || The post shows insight, depth and understanding. It is connected with events, topic or activity. Entry is relevant with links to supporting material. The personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style & is clearly related to the topic, activity or process. The post and opinions show a high level of understadning & relate to events, learning activities and processes to the purpose of the activity and outcomes. || The entry is journalled and commented on a timely basis. The replies show a depth of understanding and relate to the comments. ||

Blog #1 (/10) What is a blog?
Note: Don't forget to e-mail your blog home page address to Mr. Denton (christian.denton@nbed.nb.ca) and to post the link to your first post to the Edmodo page under Blog #1
 * 1) Create a student Edublog here...Edublog Sign-Up. Use your school user account as your name and do not put in your email address. Note your password as you will not be able to retrieve without an email address.
 * 2) Please give your blog a title that refers to media studies. Do not put your name or personal details anywhere on the site.
 * 3) Your first post will be called "What is a blog?". It should at least 3 paragraphs (in your own words).
 * The first paragraph should define blogs.
 * The second paragraph should talk about different types of blogs.
 * The third paragraph should talk about the types of blogs you would be interested in reading, with links to the blogs.

Blog #2 (/10) - Satire & Wag the Dog
media type="custom" key="22096080" It is a common belief that media manipulation is a large part of politics. Explain, using at least three examples from the movie, how Wag the Dog embellishes on this belief. Finally, figure out how to add an image from the movie to this blog entry.


 * Bonus:** In your own words, explain why this film is called "Wag the Dog?"

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Blog #5 ( /10) - Effects of TV
== In paragraph form, describe three (3) negative effects and three (3) positive effects of television and explain how these influences affect society. Keeping in mind your totals hours spent watching television each week, explain how television influences you personally ==
 * three paragraphs total (one on positive, one on negative, one on you)
 * no references required but, one positive video example and one negative video example must be embedded.

Blog #6 ( /10) - The Ethics of TV
In paragraph form respond to the following statement. Please be use specific examples to support your answer. //**Modern Television has the power to both educate and entertain audiences. It has a moral responsibility to provide viewers with appropriate content that does not idolize the bad elements of our world but to highlight more positive elements. While censorship should not be promoted, neither should gratuitous sex, violence and inappropriate language. While producers have the right to make these programs, what does it say about our society if these are the things that 'entertain' us?**//

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 * Note:** Don't forget to link to the sites where you researched your paragraphs. You may need to use your help on the edublog site.

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