Developing Blogs for information sharing.ppt
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This document provides information and guidance on developing blogs for information sharing. It discusses the objectives of blogging, what blogs are, how to create one, topics to blog about, and criteria for writing and evaluating blogs. The key points are: - Blogs are online diaries that allow individuals to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences through posts displayed in reverse chronological order. - Popular blogging platforms include WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr which allow users to set up free blogs. - Effective science blogs regularly post on topics like life sciences, physical sciences, and current research issues using images, links, and engaging writing styles. - Guidelines recommend blogs be 1000-1200 words, provide
Developing Blogs for information sharing.ppt
- 1. Developing Blogs for Information Sharing Prof. Surya Rathore, PhD, PGDTMA Head (A), Division of Extension Systems Management, ICAR - National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad Surya.rathore@icar.gov.in 8897124519, 040-24581315
- 2. Objectives of this Session • To create an awareness regarding Blogs • To develop an understanding regarding various uses of Blogs • To develop an ability to write and post Blogs
- 3. Blog • WEB + LOG = Blog (Online/ Digital Diary) • 1997 – the first blogs appeared • Now a new blog is created every 10 seconds . • The term “Web Log "was invented by J. Barger in 1997. • contains entries, or “posts”, displayed in reverse chronological order- meaning last/latest one is displayed first. • The Act of creating/posting/maintaining a blog is called ‘blogging’.
- 4. What is a Blog? • A blog is a discussion which is published on World Wide Web consisting of a number of posts on a particular platform. The process of writing blogs is termed as blogging. Blogging can be greatly used in teaching learning situation. Teachers may use blogging to communicate assignments and announcements, sharing exercises and can create public platform where students’ work can be published. Edublogs, Blogger and WordPress are free platforms for students and teachers
- 5. The Act of Blogging • Posting a content on blog. • Even posting comments on someone else’s blog is an act of blogging. • Post often contains text, images, video and links to other websites. • Readers can comment on posts, making it an interactive experience.(akin to a real time face to face discussion.) • Blogging is a way of expressing/sharing one’s thoughts, ideas or opinions and experiences.
- 6. Blogs can be of many different things • Personal diary • News and information service • Ongoing project report • Photo gallery • Sharing research findings.
- 7. How to Find Them? • Technorati-http://www.technorati.com/ • Google Blog Search- http://google.com/blogsearch • Aggregator – scienceseeker.org(a bucket of many science related blogs.) • AESA Blog link: https://www.aesanetwork.org/a-treatise-on- navigating-extension-and-advisory-services-through-digital- disruption/
- 8. Themes and Topics • Life sciences (includes agriculture science) • Physical sciences • Earth sciences • Current science (Ex- CRISPR, Terminator gene , GMO’s) • Personal Experiences.
- 9. Nature of Science Blogs • Journalistic – to break a science news , investigative science journalism. • Editorial – • Explainer – • Outreach – • Education – • Engagement – • Sharing Expert Views –
- 10. How to Create Your Own Science Blog? • Your own science blog is a great way to publicize a field that is close to your heart. • Hone your writing skills and make a name for yourself. 1.Figure out Why You Want to Blog • You may be – a PhD student wishing to share your research with the world. • Budding science writers keen to build a profile and get your name. continued…….
- 11. How to Create Your Own Science Blog? 2. Set it up • For longer posts WordPress • Shorter , snappier posts Tumblr • For a sleek and trendy one Blogger • Goggle many other sites which provide you a free opportunity to creat your own blog. 3. Join a network • Many established science bloggers write on blog networks in addition to their own blogs (editorial assistance)
- 12. How to Create Your Own Science Blog? 4. Get writing regularly • To build an audience of yours. 5. Use internet • Adding links to sources. • Link blogs on the concerning issue. • Adding images, videos etc. 6. Write a good headline/catchy title 7. Shout about your post • By joining an aggregator • Share your post on Facebook , Twitter, YouTube
- 13. Some Prominent Blogs • https://scidevnet.wordpress.com/ • http://www.blastr.com/tags/bad-astronomy • http://scienceblogs.com/shop/ • http://earthsky.org/ • http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/ • http://www.aesanetwork.org/category/blogs/ • http://blog.worldagroforestry.org
- 14. Science Blogging - The Essential Guide by Christie Wilcox, Bethany Brookshire , Jason G. Goldman
- 15. Steps in Creating a Blog 1.Sign in to Blogger. https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/57991931400600 84162?bpli=1&pli=1 2.On the left, click the Down arrow 3.Click New blog 4.Enter a name for your blog 5.Choose a blog address, or URL 6.Choose a template 7.Click Create blog
- 16. Browsers you can use Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer
- 17. Criteria for writing a Blog (AESA Guidelines) • We will post entries that make an argument on public policy issues of importance in extension irrespective of our agreement with the author’s point of view. • Blog entries should be between 1000 -1200 words. They should be original contributions and not pieces that have been published elsewhere.
- 18. Criteria for writing a Blog (AESA Guidelines) • Please provide links for articles or studies referred to in your piece. • Blog entries should avoid personal attacks and undue partisanship. • We edit your submission lightly for clarity and grammar. In all cases, we will have you review and approve a final draft of the piece before posting.
- 19. Criteria for writing a Blog (AESA Guidelines) • We will run a short disclaimer before guest posts stating that the post reflects the opinions of the author and not of AESA. • Please include a title for your post and brief (20 words maximum) biographical or background information that can appear in the introduction to the post. • Send your submission in an e-mail or Word document to crispindia@gmail.com
- 20. Criteria for evaluating a Blog • Is the title of the Blog self explanatory? • Does the blog page depict purpose of the Blog? • Does the Blog content depict the credentials of the Blog creator? • Authority: Whether the other bloggers are treating the blogger as an expert on that topic? • Linkages: Do other blogs link to the blog under evaluation? This can be found out by conducting a google search. • Is the blog free from any kind of bias (can be identified by looking at the posts)? • Does the blog contain list of links to other websites or blogs? • Readability: Is the blog free from spelling mistakes and grammatical errors and is readable? • Presence of contradictory information: Is the content on the blog contradicting the information found in other sources? • Updated information: Updating of information means regular updation of the information of the blog which is very important.
- 21. Happy Blogging