Though you have only begun thinking about what your blogs will look like this semester, it’s never too early to begin thinking about self-presentation. Take 3-4 minutes to jot down thoughts about how you want to come across on your author page. Try to use the same kind of adjectives we used to describe the author of the blog we just talked about. If you get stuck, consider the communication triangle. What kind of text are you writing? Who are your readers? Your answers to these questions (even if they change in the coming weeks) will help determine how you want to present yourself as an author.
Once you come up with at least 4 or 5 adjectives, begin brainstorming ways in which you can create this impression in your readers. Post your work in a comment on this post.
I want to come across as passionate, laid-back, educated and captivating.
ReplyDeleteIn order to accomplish this kind of work, I wanted to be very informed about that subject that I am writing about. If I make an error, the reader will probably not trust my writing again. I want to come across as though I have a strong, captivating writing style but in a laid-back tone. To display this, I will try to provide the reader with interesting facts that are written in a way that is easy to understand and relate to. I also want the reader to think that I am passionate about my topic. The best way to accomplish this is to choose something that I AM actually interested in. If I find the topic interesting, I am less likely to sound fake and overly enthusiastic.
Educated, casual, honest, and dedicated.
ReplyDeleteIn order to create this kind of image for myself, I need to make sure that I am knowledgeable and informed about the subjects that I write about, and I need to keep an objective tone in order for my readers to realize that I am an honest person, and not an opinionated writer who's trying to indoctrinate my own beliefs to my readers. I need to keep a personable tone so that my readers aren't intimidated by my writing. Furthermore, I need to show that I am dedicated to the subjects that I'm writing about. My writing should reflect the genuine interest in the subject.
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ReplyDeleteOutgoing, personable, quirky, and passionate.
ReplyDeleteI think that I could portray some of these adjectives through a picture outside, perhaps in a public place, where someone could interpret it as I'm just like everyone else. I would also have a big, friendly smile in the picture to further portray that I am friendly and personable. Since I don't have any achievements as a writer yet, I know I will really have to talk up my personality and my credit as far as a writer throughout school. I think that I can portray being outgoing by talking a lot about myself and personal experiences with writing. I also believe that this can showcase my quirky and personable attitude.
Young-Spirited, Organized, Imaginative, and educated.
ReplyDeleteIn order to show the reader that I am young-spirited I think that something as simple as a big smile in the display picture would do. I may also start the bio off with short, cut off sentences in order to use the sentence structure in a way that would imitate the way a child might introduce themselves. By doing this, I could also start the paragraph in a very organized manner and I could even mention the fact that I am organized if my organized paragraph doesn't portray the character trait strong enough. By using fun, creative, big words I would be able to show the reader that I am imaginative. Diction can play a big part in setting the tone of a passage, so by carefully choosing words I my be able to create a sort of imagination-filled tone. Lastly, to show I am educated I could simply list some of the things I've accomplished.
Personable, passionate, entertaining, educated
ReplyDeleteTo come across as personable, I want my author's biography to be from the first person point-of-view. This is something that I noticed in the author's bio we looked at in class - since his biography was first person POV, it felt more like he was speaking to the audience, rather than being presented to the audience from a nonexistent third party. His use of "I" and "my" stood out to me as much more personable. To be passionate, I'd like to blog about something that interests me. That way, I can be sincere in my excitement and the passion for my subject will come across naturally, it won't be fake or forced. As far as the entertainment value of my blog, I want it to be at least a little bit enjoyable to read. I don't want the entertainment value to outweigh the information, because I might risk losing credibility, but just like the ScienceBlog we looked at, I'm not above the occasional witty (or cheesy) joke or side comment. Just as all other bloggers (hopefully) aim to achieve, I'd like to be viewed as educated. If my readers don't find me the least little bit educated on the topic, I have no credibility as a writer, and nothing I say will be taken very seriously. I don't need to be the of the highest possible level of authority on the topic, but I definitely don't want the audience to read my blog and question my intelligence.
Knowledgeable, original, fascinating, legitimate
ReplyDeleteIn order to create the image that I am knowledgeable, I can present a lot of information on my blog and make sure the information comes from credible sources. This is also how my blog can come across as a legitimate. I can also write in a tone that lets the reader know that I am informed on the topic. I will take a strong stand on the topic and not try to say that both sides are right. However, my blog cannot be purely information. I want it to grab the reader's eyes just like the science blog we read in class. To do this I will come up with captivating titles. I will also be original in the topics that I write about. Maybe I can write about an aspect of a topic that people would not normally think about.
timid, laid-back, honest, reliable
ReplyDeleteIn order to create the image that I am laid-back my blog must contain scientific stories that are not just boring stats and attempt to by my writing in easily understood writing. So I must be interested in my topics as well. To create my reliable and honest image I need to make sure all my blogs are correct information. If I present stories with false facts my readers will not consider me reliable or honest. I should plan to get all my information from sources I know are correct. Lastly my timid personality would probably best be shown with a picture of just me, in a room setting.
Educated, curious, passionate, credible
ReplyDeleteIn order to conceive the image that I am educated my blog must be legitimate and knowledgeable; however, I do want my blog to be interesting and entertaining. I must use reliable resources to ensure the credibility of my writing and in order for my readers to take my work seriously. In order to create the image that I am curious I may ask my readers rhetorical questions for both them and myself to ponder upon. To show I am passionate about my blog I will pick a topic that interests me, therefore the excitement and passion of my work will come naturally. I believe I can portray all the adjectives I have selected through a picture of myself in a normal setting, perhaps somewhere on campus. Since I have yet to establish any accomplishments, this will show my readers that I am just a normal student wishing to share my interests with others like myself.
Knowledgeable, legitimate, captivating, and questioning.
ReplyDeleteWhen writing my blog, my main priorities are going to be accuracy and detail. I will be very informed on my topic, trying to present the latest, most detailed news to my readers. Furthermore, I plan to make the blog extremely interesting by writing about controversial and exciting issues, news, and/or research. Finally, I want to leave my readers wanting more. To do that I will end my posts with a sort of cliff hanger or question of ethics.
Ambitious, Educated, Authentic, and Humble
ReplyDeleteI want to come across as a successful student who is passionately and constantly striving for knowledge. However, I don't want to seem conceited or so extremely excited that I appear to be writing spuriously. To reflect my ambitious quality, I could make it apparent that I have clear goals that I would like to achieve while in school in general or while writing in my blog. I could also list my previous relevant achievements like Keim did to show that I put forth great effort and am proud of myself. To sound educated, I will give attention to using effective language and meaningful vocabulary. I will also dive deep into the topics that I discuss in the blog; I will write about topics from a variety of angles and incorporate new viewpoints and conclusions, disecting the topic or issue completely. To come across as authentic, I will write my true beliefs and not always what a reader may expect. I will be honest with my reader and connect with them in a personal way. I will seem humble by not bragging about my skills and by putting myself on the same level as the reader; I will respect the criticisms of the reader while not losing credibility
Passionate, Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic, Eccentric, Genial
ReplyDeleteI usually find that I do my best writing when I just sit down and let my ideas flow, a practice I plan to continue using once I start my blog. I feel that it helps keep me sincere and leave my personality intact in my writing, helping to bring out some of those qualities I just listed. That isn't to say, however, that I wouldn't edit my writing, I simply mean that I wish to convey my ideas in a natural way, something that I do best when I make myself finish an idea in one sitting. I would also like to note that I plan to keep my blog direct, so as to keep it as an informative source, just with my personal "voice" telling it.
Captivating, Sophisticated, Motivated, and Independent
ReplyDeleteIn order to reveal these characteristics in my blog, I plan on implementing a writing style that portrays somewhat of a casual elegance, depicting modern and informative subjects in a way that reflects both education and sophistication while remaining on a level accessible to all audiences. I wish to convey a sense of wit, fun, and captivating fluidity while maintaining a sense of maturity and effectively portraying the serious dedication I have towards the subject. Additionally, I aim to present the information in a way that, while presenting an opinion, is diplomatic enough to allow my readers to comfortably parallel their own sentiments with my own. I plan to flirt with my audience's eye and, after capturing their attention, take them on a fantastic cerebral tango that is ultimately both an informative and memorable experience.
Honest, Amicable, Educated, and Elegant
ReplyDeleteI want to create pieces that are minimalistic without losing the essence of a fully researched article. I think by gaining a thorough understanding of the material beforehand, I will be able to portray it naturally and honestly. I want to respect my readers by providing unbiased reports and providing detailed arguments for both sides. More importantly, I want my audience to have learned something new and left them inspired.
legitimate, friendly, passionate, laid back
ReplyDeleteI first and foremost want to come across as friendly, while maintaining a legitimacy. It is important that the reader can trust my sources and feels well informed. I hope to convey an honest and friendly tone, in order to gain the trust of my readers, while still keeping my blog entertaining. I want the reader to be interested in what I have to say, and to feel the passion that I feel about what I am writing. I do not want to come across as pompous, but I still want to give the impression that I have a full understanding of my writing, while teaching the reader something new.