Web Writing/Blogs

Lesson 2 of Web Writing unit

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

Common Uses for Blogs

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.

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.

See also

• Writing with Technology
• Wikiversity Blog howto