Look at a bunch of different posts and blogs and try to find one that you would consider returning to regularly. Once you have decided on a post, copy and paste the following questions into the comment window on this post and answer them with a sentence or two each:
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1. What did you search for to find this post?
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Name: Constance Edmonds
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? Ballet
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? I love Miami City Ballet's repertoire.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The first post is a sort of look back at the year with one of the male dancers from the corps. A look back from any dancer point of view is enough of a hook to be interesting especially a dancer from the corps. They don't get out much.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? It's very clean, so its more inviting than anything just because it isn't confusing to the person on the site.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The blogger conceives that you like dance. You don't have to necessarily know a lot about the ballet or all the terms or anything like that, though they are helpful. You would have to have classical training to know some of the ballet specifics, but that is true of me since I am a dance.
Jillian Linton
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? Obesity
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? I live in Georgia and this blog related obesity with the people in Georgia. It was interesting to see that Georgia is enacting a program to get the people outside and active.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The post begins with an introduction to the program being initiated in Georgia. This hooks the reader if you're interested in bettering communities as a whole.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? The blog layout is very simple and kind of plain. It's definitely not intimidating.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The blog is for a general audience. Basically anyone who can read would be able to understand what the blogger is trying to convey in the blog. The only assumptions the blogger is making is that people understand what it means to be obese and overweight.
Name: Sarah Scott
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? Dave Matthews Band Birthday
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? They posted one of his all time classics to honor his birthday
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? They speak about how music "saves" you at some points in your life which is true for many people including myself so I was able to relate to just the first sentence.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? The layout was inviting to help celebrate Dave's birthday.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The author write this blog for insiders. People wouldn't know it was Dave's birthday if they didn't know the band. Also, an outsider wouldn't know the song posted as one of his best hits produced if they don't follow the music of the band.I knew all of these things so it was easy for me to follow and understand.
1. What did you search for to find this post?
ReplyDeleteFashion trends
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
It was more recent and mentioned things I knew about. It also included pictures that caught my eye.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The post starts by giving facts about fashion week and when it occurs. The writer tries to hook their reader by trying to be relatable, admitting she didn't have time to focus on fashion.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think that the layout is inviting since it includes pictures and does not overwhelm the reader.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Catherine Auten
ReplyDelete1) I searched for "vegetarian chili."
2) The pictures on the blog were very enticing. Also, there were recipes for several different vegetarian dishes, not just one.
3) The post begins with a greeting and then a statement about how the blogger wanted to introduce some items they have not posted in the past. I wanted to read their secret recipes!It is difficult to tell whether the hook is in the language or the pictures, but I was certainly interested in why the blogger decided to post these recipes now.
4)It is extremely inviting! The title is quirky. The photos are beautiful and the site is extremely easy to navigate.
5) Given that this is a Vegan blog, it is probably a blog for insiders. Although anyone could prepare these recipes, it seems as though people who do not have a Vegan diet probably would not keep the ingredients necessary to cook these dishes. However, the dishes look scrumptious even for meat-eaters! The author assumes that the reader is Vegan. That is not true of me, but I do enjoy to cook Vegan dishes on occasion.
1. What did you search for to find this post?
ReplyDeleteRon Paul
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
It provided some interesting facts that will greatly effect the Republican Candidate race.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have?
How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
Romney and Paul: national candidates. The writer hooks the reader by having two major Republican candidates, who have very different views and stances, and puts their names in the same tittle. Readers can deduce that the writer has found a similarity between the two, which is odd for these two candidates.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
It is inviting. Their a lot of videos to grab the eye.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The reader writes for everyone. There is no bashing; there is only facts about future events in the Republican race. The writer probably assumes the reader has some knowledge in the current race, but it is not needed to understand his post.
Name: Elizabeth F.
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? I searched "slightly stoopid".
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? The post was about a concert that recently happened.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The post has a picture from the concert, and hooks their audience with a detailed description and set list from the concert.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? I like the layout, it seems inviting and relaxed.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The blogger believes that their readers are fans of the band slightly stoopid, calling their fans "stoopid heads", it makes the blog seem like it's for insiders. These assumptions are true for me, slightly stoopid is one of my favorite bands.
Name: Rachel Daniel
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
Law and Order SVU
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
The website was allthingslawandorder so I assumed it would have a lot of information.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
There is a nice display of pictures from the series and the writer claims that the website has everything there is to know about every Law and Order show.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think it is very inviting, posts are organized by date and easily accessible. An archive is available if you are looking for older information.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Everyone who likes Law and Order is the audience, so the author assumes that the audience watches the show although perhaps not regularly. That is true with me, I watch this show whenever possible. This blog can be for insiders who watch the show or outsiders who have questions.
Joe
ReplyDelete1. Alaska tour northern lights
2. The author writes about her personal experience in Alaska Tour, which interests me more than normal travel ads.
3. No specific introduction. She uses pictures, which makes the post more convincing, to hook the readers
4. The page seems inviting, and friendly.
5. I think the blogger just talks about her day-tour in Alaska, the traveling experience is definitely for outsiders, in case there is no professional knowledge involved in this post. Thus, she does not need the audience to have any knowledge, she just wants them to read her experience in Alaska, that's it, very simple.
CEAIRA MCKOY
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? COLLEGE GIRL FASHION BLOGS
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
A LOT OF THE FASHION BLOGS WERE ABOUT RUNWAY FASHION AND IM MORE INTO STYLES PEOPLE CAN WEAR EVERYDAY
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
"OUTFITS UNDER 100$" WAS THE FIRST TITLE. THE AUTHOR KNOWS COLLEGE STUDENTS WANT THINGS THAT LOOK NICE AND TRENDY BUT ARE NOT TOO EXPENSIVE. THE BLOG ALSO HAD CUTE PICTURES
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
THE BLOG IS VERY INVITING, BRIGHT, INTERESTING, AND INFORMATIVE
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
IM SURE A COLLEGE GUY WOULDN'T FIND THE BLOG VERY INTERESTING OR RELATIVE, SO I WOULD SAY IT WOLD BE FOR INSIDERS. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES THE STYLE OF THE READER AND FOR THE MOST PART I WOULD SAY THESE ASSUMPTIONS ARE TRUE.
Bobby Nicholson
ReplyDelete1. I googled not that you asked sports after coming up empty handed when I googled Carolina vs. Miami.
2. I chose this post because was more recent (posted on January 10, 2012), it includes in-depth analysis of the top teams in college basketball, and it was written by a UNC student.
3. The post has a very short introduction. The introduction simply states that this basketball season has had its ups and downs but the best is yet to come. The real hook comes later in the introduction paragraph when the author writes, "we have had the chance to take a look back at the preseason top 10 and top 25 and see who surprised us and who disappointed us.
4. The blog's layout is very inviting since it gives readers the chance to vote on polls along the side bar and each post ends with the sign off "stay classy"
Name: Leslie Smith
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? I searched for "Kim Kardashian divorce."
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? I chose this post rather than the others, because the title of the blog caught my attention and sounded scandalous.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The post grabs the reader's attention by stating that Kris Humphries has already moved on after the divorce with Kim Kardashian. The writer tries to hook the reader by including scandal into the introduction of the blog.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? The blog's layout is somewhat boring and plain. Some type of background or extra color would make it seen more inviting.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? This blog relies heavily on reality tv lovers. With that in mind, this blog is for those who are interested in the lives of reality tv stars including Kim Kardashian.
Name: Jordan
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
Cooking for college students
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
I liked the layout and the colorful background gives it a friendly feeling. I found it was easy to understand and didn't include too much useless information. I also liked the use of videos in the blog.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction is very personal. It reads like the author is having a conversation with her audience which I enjoyed because it gives the blog a friendly feel.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
The layout is one of the blog's aspects that I enjoyed the most. It's very colorful and friendly. It's also simple and doesn't overwhelm readers.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger assumes her audience are also broke college students. It is mostly for insiders.
Ali Campbell
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? I already read this blog semi-regularly. I found it on facebook. One of my friends (and by friend I mean someone I met twice) does a blog about herself and her awkward life.
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? It is really funny and relatable. My life is weird and awkward too, and it makes me feel better knowing someone else is out there like me.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? He tagline is “A hopelessly klutzy and tactless twentysomething bumbling through life” which draws me in immediately. Her official introduction is short and to the point: “You can find me with a chai latte in one hand and a script in the other.” I also know she is a drama major, which I am too.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? I like the blog’s layout. It is simple without being boring. I am glad that it isn’t one of those blogs where there is so much color that your eyes can stay in the same place for too long.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? I think this blog is mostly for insiders, but that includes many people. It is for people who have had those awkward moments in life. She assumes most people have had these experiences and I agree. Her blog is also there to entertain.
Name: Katie P
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post? I searched Healthy Cooking.
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? I chose this post because I trust their magazine and their layout was appealing.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? The introduction includes pictures of appetizing food as well as easy recipes. The writers try to hook their readers with pictures and advertising meals that can be made quickly, which hooks in people with busy lifestyles.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? The blog's layout is inviting.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you? The bloggers conceive their audience to be consumers interested in adding variety to their cooking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The authors assume the audience are somewhat experienced cooks, considering the culinary jargon used.
Alex Johnson
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
Ron Paul
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
It provided some interesting facts that will greatly effect the Republican Candidate race.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have?
How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
Romney and Paul: national candidates. The writer hooks the reader by having two major Republican candidates, who have very different views and stances, and puts their names in the same tittle. Readers can deduce that the writer has found a similarity between the two, which is odd for these two candidates.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
It is inviting. Their a lot of videos to grab the eye.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The reader writes for everyone. There is no bashing; there is only facts about future events in the Republican race. The writer probably assumes the reader has some knowledge in the current race, but it is not needed to understand his post.
Name: Matt
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for technology to find a post.
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post had an interesting topic that could be of relevance to me.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
This post begins by asking the audience to recall an event from their memory. The author hooks the reader by introducing a new product that could be a technological advancement.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
The blog seems to be inviting to the audience. The interface of the site is easy to use.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Akilah Jones
ReplyDelete1. What did you search for to find this post?
Fashion trends
2. What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
It was more recent and mentioned things I knew about. It also included pictures that caught my eye.
3. What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The post starts by giving facts about fashion week and when it occurs. The writer tries to hook their reader by trying to be relatable, admitting she didn't have time to focus on fashion.
4. What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I think that the layout is inviting since it includes pictures and does not overwhelm the reader.
5. How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Alex Konzelman
ReplyDelete1. Travel Europe
2. This post was better written and more informative than others I looked at.
3. The writer starts off by telling readers what an incredible place Spain is to visit.
4. It’s kind of intimidating. It’s a little unorganized and not very colorful. Posts are kind of squished together instead of easy to read and inviting.
5. The blogger wants to inform outsiders about travel. He’s visited Spain and wants to convince others who don’t know as much to visit as well.