Monday, September 7, 2015

What is a BLOG?

The purpose of this post is to collect a general idea of what a Blog is. There are several ways to define a Blog.

Your Tasks
  1. Search the internet and find what you think is a good definition.
  2. Leave a comment here that summarizes the definition in your own words.
  3. Include the url of the site where you got your info.
  4. Add the url of a Blog you find interesting.
  5. Add a few sentences about why you chose this Blog. (take some time to search)
  6. Write your first name and last initial only.

Your reply comment to this post will earn you a 10 point quiz grade.  Below is an example comment to show you the format and minimum level of detail for full credit.

Definition: A shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies

my definition: An online journal where you can read, write or share thoughts.

Source: wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Blog:
http://tiffabee.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/kids-and-dieting-its-not-just-the-medias-fault/

I chose this blog because it is interesting to see that not only are 4th grade girls influenced to lose weight because of the media, but also because of their peers.

Jasmine B.

18 comments:

  1. Definition: a Web site that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer. It is also the contents of such a site

    My Definition: An internet domain where the owner will post personal opinions and thoughts.

    Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blog

    Blog: https://thunderf00tdotorg.wordpress.com/

    Reason: I chose this blog because it is informative and I am both intellectually and politically interested in it.

    Joshua L.

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  2. Definition: a Web site that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer. It is also the contents of such a site

    My Definition: An internet domain where the owner will post personal opinions and thoughts.

    Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blog

    Blog: https://thunderf00tdotorg.wordpress.com/

    Reason: I chose this blog because it is informative and I am both intellectually and politically interested in it.

    Joshua L.

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  4. Definition: a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.

    My definition: a person or group of people that talk about themselves on a website. That is updated ever hour to a day.

    Source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/blog.html

    Blog: http://collegesoftball.blogspot.com/

    I chose this blog because i am very interested in the WCWS championship round and it tells me play by play of what happened in each inning.

    Madysen E.

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  5. a personal website or web that people have
    http://www.bing.com/search?q=defenition%20of%20blog&qs=n&form=QBRE&pq=defenition%20of%20blog&sc=8-18&sp=-1&sk=&cvid=45969E4D51E641508CEF9A1987D1A94F
    Lucas J

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  6. Definition: a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences

    My Definition: a web site where you can post topics and receive comments about other peoples opinion on that topic.

    Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blog

    Blog: http://www.thegolfblog.com/

    Reason: I chose this blog because I like learning about golf topics and trends.

    Evan K.

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  7. Definition:
    a blog can be a website containing a writer's or group of writers' own experiences, or opinions which some even have images and links to other websites on them. A blog can also be a single entry or post on a website like Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr ect.

    My Definition: Where you can share your opinions and thoughts and others can share them and comment on them.

    Source:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blog

    Blog:http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-networks/roberton86/2015-09-07/4-ways-steer-clear-social-media-hackers

    Reason: I use a lot of social media and getting my account hacked is not something that I want to happen.

    Morgan R.

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  9. Definition: A blog (also called a weblog or web log) is a website consisting of entries (also called posts) appearing in reverse chronological order with the most recent entry appearing first (similar in format to a daily journal). Blogs typically include features such as comments and links to increase user interactivity. Blogs are created using specific publishing software.

    My definition: A website that is owned by someone that posts about their life

    Source: http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/p/WhatIsABlog.htm

    Blog: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertfarrington/2014/09/19/the-best-blogs-for-teens-college-students-and-young-adults/

    Reason: I choose this because it gives you the top best blogs so far

    Ally P.

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  10. definition: regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.

    my; a personal website


    https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1KMZB_enUS619US619&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=defenitiion%20of%20a%20blog

    Lucas J

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  11. definition: regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.

    my; a personal website


    https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1KMZB_enUS619US619&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=defenitiion%20of%20a%20blog

    Lucas J

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  13. Definition: a Website that allows people to share their thoughts and feeling with a post to other concerning their topic.

    My Definition: A social group under a single website where people can bounce ideas back and forth.

    Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/blog

    Blog: http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2015/09/07/social-media-the-art-of-self-promotion/

    Reason: I chose this blog because it is a very realistic aspect on social media and social life. There are so many people in the world so it would be nice to be recognized as we do by "selling" ourselves on these accounts.

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  14. Definition: Sub word for weB and LOG. A web page that informs you about something or someone.

    My Definition: Like a twitter type of thing where you post something and it gets out to other people.

    Source:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/blog.html

    Blog: Twitter

    Reason: I choose this blog because twitter is like a blog that informs you about somone or something. People post stuff on their blog.

    Joshua J


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  15. definition a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
    my definition web sit about you
    web address http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/blog.html
    I don't use any type

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