Characteristics of Excellent Blog Posts

#WSP101 members created a set of values to describe the blog posts which will be added to this collection

STRUCTURE:

• concise word choice
• appropriate length for topic (no less than 2 mins read)
• page layout appropriate to subject
• posts include very few (less than 3)total grammar and spelling errors

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

• creative approach to topic
• humorous or engaging tone
• ideas original
• media integrated appropriately into writing so that images/videos add to meaning
• catchy title
• subheadings or textual divisions enable ease of reading

CONTENT

• demonstrates original perspective
• clear theme/ thesis
• works cited adequately using the affordances of the medim (hyperlinks, etc.)
• develops ideas through reference to other class materials and/or materials from elsewhere
• addresses prompt thoughtfully

COMMENTS

• written in a spirit of helpfulness and kindness
• point out grammar & spelling issues in private notes, for writer’s assistance
• use “recommend” button at bottom of posts for finest posts only
• are specific enough to aid writer as they revise