Look at a bunch of different posts and blogs and try to find one that you would consider returning to regularly. Once you have decided on a post, copy and paste the following questions into the comment window on this post and answer them with a sentence or two each:
Name:
Link to your blog post:
1. What did you search for to find this post?
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Mallory Sanborn
ReplyDeletehttp://algonquinblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/back-to-the-beginning-part-2/
1. Camp Tanamakoon
2. It was on blogspot so it seemed more like a blog than the other ones
3. It starts out with a relatively bold statement that makes you want to keep reading, but also connects with the readers who understand the statement and know its true.
4. Definitely Inviting
5. It is written so that outsides kind of know whats going on but insiders like it because they are familiar with the lakes, camps, and such. It doesn't really assume the reader knows that much, but the article won't really connect with the reader unless they do.
Lily Escobar
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.craftzine.com/
1) I searched 'craft'.
2) It was a DIY blog that posted blogs about neat projects and crafts that could be easily replicated. It was also accompanied with easy to read instructions.
3) It commences with a title of the DIY craft followed by a photograph and downloadable pdf of the instructions.
4) It's very minimalistic which allows the reader to get straight to the point. I think it looks clean and inviting.
5) The blog is open to anyone who would like to create crafts. I don't think the author assumes any prior experience is necessarily but rather a willingness to learn. I assume those assumptions are true to me as well.
Wesley Cotter
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
New York Yankees blog
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
I don't know exactly what a blog is, but this link seemed to be blog like.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction describes how the Yankees were swept by the Chicago White Sox. The introduction hooks the reader because it highlights the team's struggles and makes the reader (if they're a Yankees' fan) worry.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
The blog is broken up into sections so it seems inviting.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger assumes that its readers are Yankees fans, meaning its for insiders. He assumes that we have prior knowledge of the 2012 Yankees, and yes, these assumptions are true of me.
http://riveraveblues.com/
Name:Laura James
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/2012/08/food-what-to-eat-in-the-philippines/
1. What did you search for to find this post? "Filipino food"
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post seemed to have more information than other blogs I found. This post also was more visually appealing with the pictures.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
By saying that Filipino food is "the next big thing." The author starts with a quote from another blog.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
Inviting because of the pictures
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
For outsiders who have never eaten Filipino food before. The author does not assume that the readers knows anything about Filipino food or about the Philippines. I actually do know about this topic because I am Filipino and my Filipino grandmother cooks Filipino food in her house. I have also traveled to the Philippines.
Michelle Park
ReplyDeletehttp://news.health.com/2012/08/17/my-vegetarian-diet-makeover-week-2/
1. I searched "Vegetarian Diet" to find this post.
2. I chose this post rather than others due to its title. The blog post was called "My Vegetarian Diet Makeover: Week 2", which appealed to me because I am a vegetarian and I want to shape up my diet and thought this blog post might help me do so.
3. The introduction is very casual and personable, which helps hook her readers. The author's use of a casual tone helps readers feel unintimidated by the post. From the first sentence you know that it's not going to be a post with scientific terms that you had no idea they even existed.
4. The layout is inviting. It reminds me of an online magazine article, which creates a casual atmosphere.
5. The blogger conceives her audience as unbiased. She writes about both sides of arguments and assumes her readers are knowledgeable about basic vegetarian diets and lifestyles. Yes, this assumptions are true of me. I am personally a vegetarian and understand the difficulties of the lifestyle and diet.
Name: Taylor Cummins
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://www.volleyballcamps.com/teaching-volleyball-players-to-tip-effectively/
1. What did you search for to find this post?
I searched "volleyball player tips"
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post originated from a question asked by a user, thus showing that they take their subscribers into consideration when posting.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction starts off as a question asked by one of the followers of the blog. They use this as a hook because it is a question that many users of the blog may have.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think that they layout is pretty inviting. It starts off with the question, followed by an answer from the author, and then by other links if readers wish to get more information. It shows that the author(s) are there to help in any way they can.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The audience for this blog is for both insiders and outsiders; anyone who is a volleyball veteran, or a volleyball beginner. The author assumes that the audience is there to learn more about different aspects of volleyball. Yes, these are true about me because I am a volleyball veteran, and I would definitely come here if I have any questions.
Rebecca Mitchell
ReplyDeletehttp://threemanycooks.com/recipes/salads-and-sides/quick-n-easy-vegetable-egg-rolls/
1. What did you search for to find this post?
vegetarian cooking blogs
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
I choose this article because I made egg rolls similar to those mentioned in the blog this summer.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The writer tries to convince the reader that making egg rolls is not as hard as it may seem. The writer encourages the reader to give it a try.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think that the layout is inviting and the picture makes you want to try the recipe.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The author assumes that the reader is intimidated by the thought of making egg rolls but wants to learn how. They assume that the reader has a basic knowledge of how to cook, shop for the proper ingredients, and safely prepare a meal. I would say that these assumptions are generally true about me.
Taylor Smith
ReplyDeletemymajors.com/blog/index.php/a-tale-of-four-classes-and-a-busmy-first-day-of-college/
1. First day of college
2. It seemed to relate to my current life and the other sites I looked at didn't have much blogging.
3. The writer's introduction begins by drawing in readers who are "bored". She suggest she can fix that problem. The writer hooks the reader by making it sound like her first day of college was an adventure.
4. The blogs layout isn't intimidating but it is kind of plain and boring.
5. The blogger conceives the audience as either first time college students or students have been through the same thing. It seems more for insiders to me. She is assuming the readers are people who have or is going to experience college life. This assumption of me is true.
http://agroecologyandsustainableagriculture.org/literary-jamboree-top-bar-beekeeping/
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for “sustainable agriculture.”
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post is about a specific topic that I have some knowledge about and it is formatted simply. I found it interesting that others were so interested in beekeeping in a light-hearted way.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The blog immediately makes it clear for whom the blog post is geared towards, “those interested in amateur beekeeping.” The writer tries to hook the reader by implementing light comedy (“and really, who isn’t”) and by including a picture of the topic, captioned “BEES!”
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
The blog is neatly organized and easy to follow. Though the topics presented on the blog may be controversial, they are displayed in an inviting format.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger assumes that the audience is well-educated in agroecology and understands the benefits of keeping bees. These assumptions are true of me. The blog is probably for insiders, but a new reader could easily follow along.
http://www.virology.ws/
ReplyDeleteIn order to find this post, I searched for the term "ebola virus." This post took prevalence over others I viewed, as it appeared more credible and held my interest through it's witty article titles and casual yet informative tone. The writer tries to reel in the reader through catchy titles and an initial presentation of an interesting fact, in this case a death toll. The blog's layout may appear intimidating at first due to it's professional appearance, but upon further inspection, the tone relieves this apprehension. The blogger appears to approach his audience in a casual and even familiar manner, presenting information as if for the first time, and explaining the subject clearly and simply.
Olivia Boddie
Wael Zwain
ReplyDeletehttp://mancityblog.com/manchester-city-2012-13-season-preview/
1. "Manchester City"
2. This particular blog appealed to me more so than others because of its organized and professional layout, making it easy to read.
3. The post starts with a recap of last season's historic victory for Manchester City in the premier league, inviting soccer and Manchester City fans alike. The hook is found in the opening sentences, as the poster hints that this season might not be another victorious one for Man City as they face some tough challenges in their league. This will intrigue soccer fans.
4. The layout is what I like most about the blog. Its simple and easy to read, with a light blue heading and white boxes with the posts inside (Man City's colors are light blue and white. It is laid out logically and chronologically.
5. I would say that the blog intends for insider readers although leaves some room for people who aren't, because it's centered towards soccer and Manchester City, so one should know some info about soccer or this team before reading. I would say these assumptions are true of me because I am both knowledgeable on soccer and a Manchester City fan.
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/12/holder-for-charging-cell-phone-made-from-lotion-bottle.html
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
Because I had a specific post in mind, I searched "holder for charging cell phone."
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
The design of the website was appealing, and near the beginning of the post, there was a photo of the end result of the craft.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
She begins the post by offering her personal reason for creating the phone holder. She hooks the reader by appealing to their need for a container to hold their cell phone while it's charging. She also put the first sentence of the post in bold in order to catch the reader's eye.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think the blog's layout is relatively inviting. The green background isn't too loud, and the text is clear and easy to read.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger likely assumes that her readers are interested in DIY projects and other crafts, but she doesn't seem to assume any prior crafting knowledge. She recognizes that crafters are often thrifty, and she takes advantage of this by writing about a craft that doesn't require buying anything.
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ReplyDeleteName: McKensie Wall
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://thevampirediaries.blog.com/
1. What did you search for to find this post? Vampire Diaries cast
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? It had blog in the link and it is posted in two languages.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The writer hooks the reader by his introduction of this blog with a picture of the cast and various links as options.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? I think the blog's layout is inviting and interesting. The writer has many links and articles to keep his reader entertained.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The blogger conceives his audience to be Vampire Diary fans, so he assumes all of his readers to have knowledge about the TV series and/or books. This blog post is for insiders of the show. These assumptions are true of me since I have read every book and watched almost every episode twice.
http://blog.songcastmusic.com/what-is-an-indie-record-label/
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for "independent record labels", because I'm interested in music business as a potential career.
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
I chose this post because it discussed the topic in general. Most of the other blog posts were about specific record labels.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The blog posts starts out with statistics of popular recording artsits who won awards while signed to an independent record label - Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, etc.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I find the layout both intimidating and inviting. It's clear to me that the SongCast site is much more than a blog, but without a lot of digging it isn't clear to me what it really is - not on the blog portion of the website, anyway. The blog portion is very easy to navigate though, with related and recent articles listed on the right side, alongside appealing pictures to go with the article.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The article seems to be for outsiders, because the article is about what independent record labels are in general. The author assumes that the reader doesn't have much prior knowledge about independent record label, he or she only assumes that the audience knows about current artists and awards. Because of this, the blog is very easy to understand. These assumptions are mostly true of me. I know a little more about the topic, but the article was helpful.
Meira Lubkin
ReplyDeletehttp://www.belgianfries.com/bfblog/
1) I searched “Belgian food”
2) This post was specifically about the importance of French fries in Belgium, which I found more interesting than other Belgian food related topics.
3) The writer hooks the reader by starting out with explaining Belgium’s celebration of breaking the world record for amount of time having no government by feeding thousands of it’s citizens celebratory French fries.
4) I found the layout inviting- the french-fries at the top kind of drew me in and got me interested along wit the heading “the one and only Belgian Fries website”
5) The intended audience seems to be anyone interested in fries, especially from Belgium. It seems geared towards a more American audience, even though the articles are about things like Belgian French fry franchises opening in Eastern Europe. I think it might be for both insiders and outsiders because while it has plenty information for Belgians and Europeans, it also has an informative quality, as if to tell outsiders more about the importance of fries in Belgium. The author seems to assume the reader already has an interest in Belgian food. I have this interest myself because I work at a Belgian beer bar back at home where I’ve been introduced to some amazing new foods and flavors, including amazing French fries accompanied by special Belgian dipping sauces.