Blogging Under the Microscope, or Portfolio Two

In order to compose this second blog portfolio I asked myself, Have I improved as a blogger?  Since portfolio one, I've been careful to give proper attribution to all borrowed content. I would have never thought to use someone else's words without attributing them properly, but in the past I was less considerate when plucking images from the web. But, No more! I definitely feel like a more responsible blogger.  I credit this to the remix project, which taught me that the role of copyright extends to the world of easy accessibility, also known as the Internet.  In that respect, I show improvement. I am not perfect, though; my blogs received significantly less comments this time around. One reason may be the titles of my entries. Although I see them as catchy, I realize now some might not be very telling.  For instance, I used the title "Beep, Beep!" for one entry where I talked about impatient parents at my son's school, who beeped for me to hurry as I tried to drop him off one morning.  Beep, Beep! doesn't clearly convey my topic.  Titles are an area I will address in my future entries. I like being able to identify both my strengths and weaknesses. If I cannot see my faults, I cannot improve, and this class is giving me the tools to see.

Interaction...

I mention why I think female athlete's get negative attention on Beth Anne's A Stereotype That I Just Can't Seem to Shake.

I also commented on DJ's Parents - the New 21st Century Idiots! 

Depth...

This time around I incorporated some creative writing into my blog. Writing for me is never a shallow process.  One can never merely dangle her feet in the pool. She has get in over her head. So for depth, I offer Penance.

Discussion...

I responded to Jalen's tweet about how all photography today is retouched.

Also on my blog, I've tried to incorporate content (a quote or image usually) at the beginning of every entry that will encourage myself and readers to think deeply.  In my entry Into the Black Hole, Our Words Vanish, I talked to Kayla about why text messaging is toxic to our writing skills.

Outside Material...

For Into the Black Hole, Our Words Vanish, I offer links to various websites that scold poor grammar habits.

In Stereotype Me Not I link to a peers blog and a video about creating stock characters.

Ethos...

I think the way in which I approached the remix project says a lot about who I am, my tendency to approach things in a serious and intimate way. 

Something that I think is also detectable in my entry Beep, Beep!

Convention...

A tweet that conveys emotion in less than 140 characters.

A creative title that was catchy and informative.