Blogs

=I. Description:= This space describes how you should complete your blog entries. Make sure to do so very carefully, working on your scientific writing and analysis.

=II. Formatting Guidelines:= 1. Copy the blogging prompt into your wiki journal page. Always write below the headings in "normal" type. 2. Create your response in Microsoft Word and then paste it into your wiki journal after CHECKING THE SPELLING! You can also use the most recent version of the FireFox browser to check your spelling as you type! 3. Make sure you write in scientific writing if the prompt is about our experiments. If it is an "opinion" prompt, you may write in first person. 4. Refer to the data in all entries! 5. Refer to any tables, figures, etc. in your entry! 6. Include the date at the start of the blog entry in this format: 3/20/2007 (in Heading 2) 7. Where you being your writing enter the word, "Entry:" followed by your writing in "italics"! 8. Sign your entry or comment:first name and last initial - Alison B.

=III. Safety Considerations:=

1. Please, no last names, school names or addresses.

2. Do not link to your personal blog/journal from your school blog; you might reveal information on there that you don't want to reveal on your school blog.

3. If you want to write your opinion on a topic, make sure you're not going to be offensive to anyone as you write it.

4. Always make sure you check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words.

5. Never disrespect someone else in your blog, whether it's a person, an organization, or just a general idea. You don't want someone making a stab at what you are passionate about; don't do it to someone else.

6. Don't write about other people without permission; if you can't get their permission, use first names only. Never share someone elses last name.

7. Watch your language! We're not at home, we are at school, this has to be at least remotely professional looking.

8. Make sure things you write about are factual. Don't post about things that aren't true.

9. Keep it education-focus. That means that you probably shouldn't discuss your plans for the weekend.

=IV. Blogging Rubric for this Project!=

= = =V. Prompts:=
 * Please read the blog formatting guidelines. The actual rubric is "in construction**" but coming soon.

An EXAMPLE prompt is below. Copy and paste everything below the dotted line. Do not format (add any headings).