Student Blog Guidelines

 

STUDENT BLOG GUIDELINES

Always follow the guidelines given by Mrs. Dewar. Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom where all instructions and deadlines will appear. Your work is to be posted on your blog and then linked to the classroom blog, H – 29 Workshop

 

General Blogging Guidelines

1. Think about your digital footprint

A digital footprint is a snapshot of everything you post online. Consider how you look to others viewing your post. Be sure what you’re putting out into the world is the snapshot of yourself you want to put forward. Spelling, grammar, and academic vocabulary help you create a credible footprint. Proofread and double-check your work before you publish.

2. Keep your personal information private

Keep your posts free from last names, phone numbers, screen names, and personal email addresses. Although many people will want to read your blog for positive reasons, there are bad people in the world. Stick to your first name and last initial. Your blog is PUBLIC, so stick to information you are comfortable with the world knowing.

3. Be kind and constructive

Anytime you post your opinion, you are taking a risk in sharing your thoughts and feelings. You will not always agree with what your peers post. You will come across topics you are passionate about. Be sure you are being kind and compassionate in your posts. Although it is always your right to have an opinion, you should refrain from sharing opinions that may make a peer feel marginalized or hurt. When commenting on the work of classmates, be positive and constructive. Focus on the good things in their post and help them be the best they can be. Respond as if you were face to face.

4. Write about peers only with their permission

Ask for permission to talk about a peer or classmate. If you do not have their permission, do not share their names! Be wise when sharing stories about peers and classmates. If the story will make the subject uncomfortable to know it has been shared publicly, do not share it. Generally, it is better to only share your own stories and leave your peers out of it.

5. Check, double-check, and then check again

Your blog posts are public once you click publish. Check your spelling and grammar before posting. It is helpful to copy and paste your post into a word processor to check for spelling mistakes before posting. You will establish credibility with your audience if your posts are well written and free from mistakes. Again, think about the digital footprint you’re portraying. Make sure you put your best foot forward.

6. Cite your sources

You should always give credit where credit is due. If you obtained any facts or even just ideas from another post or article, you MUST cite the source. If you do not give credit to the original author, you are plagiarizing. Plagiarizing will always result in failing the assignment. Please cite your sources. The standard citation form for this class is MLA format. You can brush up on your formatting by checking out the link below.

Purdue Online Writing Lab, MLA Format

7. Make sure you’re only reporting facts

Now that you know how to cite your sources, please make sure you’re using them! Be careful to not report any misconceptions. Make sure you totally understand the topics you’re talking about. This will also help with your credibility as an author. Be sure to use reliable sources that are free from bias.

8. Using Images

Images and other forms of media can be used, but please use citations and check to make sure you are allowed to use them.

9. Keep it on task

You will always have an educational based assignment for blogging. You may be tempted to add your own ideas and posts of your own creation to your blog. That is fine, but please keep the posts educationally centered and class/school appropriate. You should avoid linking a personal blog to your class blog, as it may inadvertently reveal information you didn’t want to share.

 

*** Adapt from https://mcnallymumblings.edublogs.org/ Use with permission***

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