Writing Blogs

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Lesson 2 of Web Writing unit

This course will deal with weblogs, their uses, how to get started, and their implications for society.

Contents

[edit] Introduction

Weblogs are used to convey opinions on a variety of issues ranging from sports to software. They're also used to let people know what's going on, and people have used them as a sort of self-documentary.

[edit] Common Uses for Blogs

[edit] Self-Documentary

Some people use blogs to document their daily lives; like a public diary. In some instances, people have been fired from their job because of them.

[edit] Reporting the News

Nowadays, most people use a blog to report the news, and their opinion on it. Bloggers are even eligible for press passes at most technology events.

[edit] See also