UOW Journalism: Literary journalism

Theories & Links

The elements of blogging ... the JOUR331 guide to blogging

How to set up a blog (pdf)... a fantastic detailed step by step tutorial from Kary Boan

Blogging as Conversation ... excerpt from a conference talk by Marcus O'Donnell

bits & bytes... more great advice and practical tutorials on blogging and social software from Kary Boan

Alex Halavais: The Perfect Blog entry ...some advice from a Columbia academic to his students.

Piaris Kelly's Tips ... good general advice and a robust set of comments.

Dennis Jerz'... instructions to his American lit class.

Tips from Julie Young ... with links to examples from Seton Hill student blogs

Blogging 101: Exploring The Blog Format For Writers...some tips from a workshop by Ernesto Burden.

How to Write a Better Weblog
by Dennis A. Mahoney
... After posting my own short list of things that ought to be banned from weblogs, I realized that a list of things to be encouraged would be more useful. Some people are new to weblogging. Others want to raise the bar. In the end, everybody wants better sites, and some of these suggestions might help.

Learning and Assessment Task No 1: Research Blog

Marked out of 100

Weighting: 40% of final mark

Description:A research blog that documents the student’s understanding of literary journalism, reading and class tasks

Format: Students will produce at least 12 posts over the first twelve weeks of the semester

Assessment Criteria:The blog will demonstrate

  • A wide reading in the field of literary journalism
  • An understanding of a diversity of techniques available for long feature journalism
  • An understanding of creativity as a journalistic process
  • An evolving literary style

Due date : End of Week 12

Must attempt: Yes.

 

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