A blog is published writing; anyone could read it, including your parents and other teachers. Therefore, please use correct grammar and spelling as well as appropriate language. Please do not write like you would in a text message. Use standard English; after all, this is part of our language arts class!
It is a good idea to read your post (reading out loud helps you catch mistakes or you can have someone else read it) before you publish it. Use the proofing features on the word processor to help you out!
Treat your classmates and others with the respect you want for yourself. You are welcome to disagree with each other, but do so in a polite, clear, and respectful way. Choose your words carefully; remember that written language lacks the body and facial language and voice tone that are present in conversations. It is easy to mistake tone when you are writing. A comment that you could get away with in a spoken discussion may seem harsh, cruel, or mean in a written one. Here again, it helps to read your post before publishing it to make sure that you don't sound mean or harsh.
Please avoid ALL CAPS. This is cyberspeak for shouting. You may use *asterisks* for emphasis if you want.
If you use ideas or writings that are not yours, please give credit to the proper sources. This is necessary whenever you cite someone else's work or ideas.
If you are unsure about posting something, ask me.
Friday, March 7, 2008
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