In Summary
4-Somewhat supports my thesis.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Module 5
How did actively participating in online research and journalism through blogging affect you?
I really enjoyed blogging. I have gained a new respect for this tool. I found it very useful when looking up information on different subjects. I tried not to use blogs as a reference, but I found that many blogs would lead me to professional sites where I could gather information. I have also learned how to distinguish between blogs and access if they are personal opinions or a profession business. It is obvious that every media outlet needs to include blogging in their business plan. Not only to get their word out instantainiously but to hear what other people are saying too. We now live in a very dynamic world, where everything is at our fingertips. This immediate demand of information quickly becomes the norm, which means newspapers, magazines, stations, etc all need to be part of that environment, otherwise they will be forgotten and fade away.
Do you feel this project was worthwhile as learning tool in this class? Why or why not?
This project was definitely worthwhile. As I mentioned before it is apart of everyones future, whether they realize it or not. The papers and business that we all use at any level are all participating in blogging. The more we are able to tap into that arena the more we will be informed as well. I enjoyed learning more about blogging, I wish I had the patience or experience to have created a more pleasing blog. Maybe that would be a different class?
Looking back on your ratings and your research, what is your final thesis statement? Did it change from your initial statement?
OK, I know you wanted to change my mind... and you did partially. I believe the future of editorial print will eventually die and be replaced by the internet, some of that being blog sites. But, the print will have a life through advertising for a long time to come. I think older people still enjoy reading the paper, but as that generation fades away and the newer internet generation becomes the majority, that is when editorial print will die. This new gereration of internet users like to voice their opinions and spread information, some of this can be beneficial and some not. If everyone is connected via blogs and incorrect information is spread, that could be very harmful. I think everyone really just needs to be aware and reminded that real journalism is backed up with credentials.
How did actively participating in online research and journalism through blogging affect you?
I really enjoyed blogging. I have gained a new respect for this tool. I found it very useful when looking up information on different subjects. I tried not to use blogs as a reference, but I found that many blogs would lead me to professional sites where I could gather information. I have also learned how to distinguish between blogs and access if they are personal opinions or a profession business. It is obvious that every media outlet needs to include blogging in their business plan. Not only to get their word out instantainiously but to hear what other people are saying too. We now live in a very dynamic world, where everything is at our fingertips. This immediate demand of information quickly becomes the norm, which means newspapers, magazines, stations, etc all need to be part of that environment, otherwise they will be forgotten and fade away.
Do you feel this project was worthwhile as learning tool in this class? Why or why not?
This project was definitely worthwhile. As I mentioned before it is apart of everyones future, whether they realize it or not. The papers and business that we all use at any level are all participating in blogging. The more we are able to tap into that arena the more we will be informed as well. I enjoyed learning more about blogging, I wish I had the patience or experience to have created a more pleasing blog. Maybe that would be a different class?
Looking back on your ratings and your research, what is your final thesis statement? Did it change from your initial statement?
OK, I know you wanted to change my mind... and you did partially. I believe the future of editorial print will eventually die and be replaced by the internet, some of that being blog sites. But, the print will have a life through advertising for a long time to come. I think older people still enjoy reading the paper, but as that generation fades away and the newer internet generation becomes the majority, that is when editorial print will die. This new gereration of internet users like to voice their opinions and spread information, some of this can be beneficial and some not. If everyone is connected via blogs and incorrect information is spread, that could be very harmful. I think everyone really just needs to be aware and reminded that real journalism is backed up with credentials.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
vanity vs. informational
Vanity:
http://speedcathollydale.blogspot.com/
Informational:
http://prairiepundit.blogspot.com/
For this assignment I found two very different blogs. The first blog is purely a vanity blog which contains anything and everything the owner chooses. The blogger has commentary, videos, pictures, links that play music and links that add you to lists. The blog is littered with so much content that the blog is not visually appealing. Although his posts are about random thoughts and ideas, he tries to create funny pictures by manipulating images in photoshop. This blog is all about his own life and opinions.
On the other hand, I found a blog that focus’ on the subject of politics and military. This blog has a very clean organized look to it. The bloggers information is written clearly and is not lost in a sea of advertisements or gadgets. The posts are labeled with keywords so you can see a variety of posts on the same subject. The postings are obviously the bloggers opinion; he only mentions sources occasionally.
The two blogs are very different in content, style and delivery. The vanity blog is good for self expression and would be interesting to the bloggers' personal friends or family. I don’t think anyone else would be interested in this type of blog, unless the blogger was a celebrity, then people would be very interested in it content.
The informational blog has useful thoughts and ideas. If you agreed with the bloggers' opinion you might follow the site for more information. If there were enough followers to the blog, advertisers might be interested in posting ads. Even though the blog contains information from reliable sources and the blogger has regenerated the words in his own opinion I don’t believe blogs are of type of journalism.
5: Strongly supports my thesis.
I still stand by my original thesis. There has to be an original source to these blogs. They are not going out reporting and adhereing to print journalist guidelines. They are collecting facts and giving their opinions. A blog could over time become reputable, but they would still not be accountable.
http://speedcathollydale.blogspot.com/
Informational:
http://prairiepundit.blogspot.com/
For this assignment I found two very different blogs. The first blog is purely a vanity blog which contains anything and everything the owner chooses. The blogger has commentary, videos, pictures, links that play music and links that add you to lists. The blog is littered with so much content that the blog is not visually appealing. Although his posts are about random thoughts and ideas, he tries to create funny pictures by manipulating images in photoshop. This blog is all about his own life and opinions.
On the other hand, I found a blog that focus’ on the subject of politics and military. This blog has a very clean organized look to it. The bloggers information is written clearly and is not lost in a sea of advertisements or gadgets. The posts are labeled with keywords so you can see a variety of posts on the same subject. The postings are obviously the bloggers opinion; he only mentions sources occasionally.
The two blogs are very different in content, style and delivery. The vanity blog is good for self expression and would be interesting to the bloggers' personal friends or family. I don’t think anyone else would be interested in this type of blog, unless the blogger was a celebrity, then people would be very interested in it content.
The informational blog has useful thoughts and ideas. If you agreed with the bloggers' opinion you might follow the site for more information. If there were enough followers to the blog, advertisers might be interested in posting ads. Even though the blog contains information from reliable sources and the blogger has regenerated the words in his own opinion I don’t believe blogs are of type of journalism.
5: Strongly supports my thesis.
I still stand by my original thesis. There has to be an original source to these blogs. They are not going out reporting and adhereing to print journalist guidelines. They are collecting facts and giving their opinions. A blog could over time become reputable, but they would still not be accountable.
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