Expert Blogging

Lately, I have been asking students if they think blogging is publishing and if writing a blog makes the author an expert in the blog subject. The response has been varied. For the most part, they do not think that blogging counts as “real” publishing. Most of them are also in agreement that the blogger is not an expert; it is merely an opinion spun into the web open space to be viewed by many or none.

People could argue blogging is publicity, and in the hands of the uneducated blogging could seem like expert testimony. And, you can make money blogging. To make real money blogging you need to meet all the criteria of good writing, or you need a good interesting idea ripe for publication as witnessed by the article I have as a link on my blog. You also need a “following.” I barely have time to write this blog, and contemplate blogging, let alone “follow” someone.

However you view blogging, it ain’t goin away.

First Posting: English 210: Blog the Assignment

This is just an example of what your blog will look like. You, the student, can choose many options/styles for your first blog. Please write on something you are interested. You can add music, pictures, and other links on your blog. Remember, you want to keep in mind your audience (primary and secondary--or more). If you already have a blog then add a new feature to the blog entry. You can add something that you have been thinking about but haven't had time to incorporate.