Go to google.com/blogsearch and find a blog post that you like. Try to search for specific things to find recent posts… so instead of searching for “Carolina Basketball” maybe search for “Carolina Clemson” to find analysis of last night’s game. To find a more recent post click “last day” or “last week” on the left hand side of the page.
Look at a bunch of different posts and blogs and try to find one that you would consider returning to regularly. Once you have decided on a post, copy and paste the following questions into the comment window on this post and answer them with a sentence or two each:
Name:
Link to your blog post:
1.What did you search for to find this post?
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Johnny Bennett
ReplyDeletehttp://pickyeaterblog.com/
1.googled "blog about healthy eating"
2. the material on the blog was clearly laid out and easy to comprehend
3. the blogger talks about a perfect brunch. the hook was a delicious picture of a omelet being cooked.
4. the layout is very accessible and straightforward. there is the perfect amount of pictures and the links to the different parts of the website are easy to find. the lack of too many ads makes it inviting
5. the blog is for both insiders and outsiders since it is not private. the blogger directs her blog to healthy eaters who love food, which fits who i am.
Sarah Claiborne
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.wildlife-pictures-online.com/photography/kruger-park-winter-photos/
1. I searched for nature photography blogs, and searched Africa once I found the wildlife pictures online blog.
2. I chose this one not only because I have a particular interest in Kruger national park (I worked there this summer) but also because the large attention grabbing photos that the post features.
3. The intro just says "Kruger National Park Winter Photos", but the hook is the photographs, immediately drawing me in.
4. The layout is simple, just post by post with pictures followed by commentary by the photographer. I like it because it is not intimidating, it just focuses on nature photography.
5. The author of a blog like this assumes nothing of the reader. The beauty of photography (especially nature photography) is that everyone can admire and appreciate it. I do love nature photography, but I believe most people would enjoy browsing through this blog.
Name: Andriy Rusyn
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/164640-kendrick-lamar-good-kid-m.a.a.d.-city/
1.What did you search for to find this post?
"Kendrick lamar good kid m.a.a.d city
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This one did a realy good job of describing how Kendrick's new album fit in with the history of Hip Hop.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have?
How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction goes over the history of storytelling in rap, which gives people a better understanding of this particular album. This is particularly useful as good kid m.a.a.d city is arguably one of the best full fledged story albums in at least a few years.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
It's pretty inviting, the text takes up most of the screen, although all of the ads on the sides do a frustratingly good job of drawing attention away from the post.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The writer assumes that people reading this post know a little about hip hop, but not really many specifics on early concept albums. The author does a good job of presenting descriptions without seeming to insinuate that the reader doesn't know a lot about hip hop.
Donovan Heath
ReplyDeletehttp://www.backpackingnorth.com/2013/01/fluffy-snow-report-for-rovaniemi-150.html
1. I searched for "backpacking" then I clicked on the first post on the blog website.
2. Nothing special made me choose this post. It was just the first one and I didn't feel like searching through all of the posts yet. However, I choose the whole blog because it's something I'm interested in.
3. The post seems like a conversation with the reader. it's very informal and jumps right back in from previous posts as if the writer never stopped talking. The writer is very causal and joking in the beginning and throughout the whole post.
4. I think the blogs layout is very relaxed. it's not intimidating whatsoever. It's genuine.
Palak Patel
ReplyDeletehttps://bottledworder.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/privacy-the-indian-and-the-american-frame-of-mind/
1. I searched "Indian Culture in America."
2. I chose this post because right off the bat, the writer began with a personal account. I enjoy reading things that writers put themselves into and I think that blogs should always somehow incorporate the person who owns it.
3. The introduction describes the person who is writing the blog. The writer hooks the reader by detailing every moment of the event that sparked this blog post.
4. The blog's layout is inviting. It is split into sections that are small, but have a large impact. The blog post itself is an invitation into the somewhat private life of the blogger. Reading the first few sentences, the reader wants to know what happens next in this narrative.
5. This blog was written for outsiders. The author conceives that his audience is American and knows all about the "American Dream", a goal that many people hope to achieve. The author also assumes the reader is open-minded. These assumptions are true of me.
Name: Nick Mills
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Sports/2013/01/13/Falcons-Seahawks-Results
1.What did you search for to find this post? Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons Playoffs.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? This post had analysis of the game that the other posts did not. The other posts had links to the analysis done by bigger organizations (Sportscenter) and not their own analysis which this post had.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? This post has an interesting introduction that draws the reader in. The writer tries to draw the reader in by building the excitement of the win and the emotion that accompanies it.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? The blogs layout is very professional. It is not warm and friendly but it appears welcoming and concise.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
Julia Randolph
ReplyDeletethemovieblog.com
1.What did you search for to find this post?
I searched both movie and movie review blogs to find this blog.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
I chose this post because I felt like it covered a better variety of movie reviews and commentary.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction of the post is a basic statement of what the entire blog revolves around. The writer introduced his blog by explaining an interesting history of how and why he decided to create it.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
In my opinion, the blog's layout is inviting and simple to understand. The blog's layout provides easy access to posts and links that are trending at that time.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger seems to be open to all audiences. He describes his blog as a place to give thoughts and opinions on movies and movie news."
Parth Patel
ReplyDeletehttp://blogs.nfl.com/2013/01/14/the-unexpected-and-expected-for-the-divisional-round/
1. I searched for NFL playoff blogs
2. It had information about all of the playoff games last weekend compared to other post that had just one.
3. He list all the teams that won last weekend and by making a reference to Kaepernicking being the new Tebowing.
4. The layout of this Blog is very organized. It gives the visitor options to view past blogs from different months. It is very inviting for a football fan.
5. The blogger conceives his audience as the normal football fan. Someone who watches the playoffs. The author assumes that the readers know what strengths and weaknesses each team has. I did know some of the things he mentioned but not all.
Introducing Boutiques: a new way to shop for fashion online
ReplyDeletehttp://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/introducing-boutiques-new-way-to-shop.html
1. I just searched for "fashion" which is pretty broad but I've never really searched for anything like this before.
2. I enjoy doing online shopping, so it seemed to be interesting to me personally.
3. This blog seems to advertise a new and refined way of doing online shopping beyond just a single store or boutique, but allowing a customer to look among several. The writer uses friendly and inviting language.
4. The blog is relatively inviting, along with friendly and comic language, as well as pictures.
5. The blogger tries to make the audience feel comfortable by referring to common problems people have with online shopping, and promises to ease these issues and make it easier for an online shopper to navigate while shopping.
1.What did you search for to find this post?
ReplyDeleteI went to Google’s blog search and typed in music.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post had a title that caught my eye and it explains experiences and behaviors that I have witnessed through my own personal experience.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The post begins with a general statement about concerts and the type of people that you will find in attendance. The author also adds a comment about how things have recently gotten worse in order to get the readers to want to read more to find out why.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I like the layout of this blog because it is broken down into sections with bold headings that you can glance at first in order to get a quick idea of what each section is about.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The author assumes that those reading the blog have been to a concert, but the statements given are not directed at anyone in particular. The blog can be for anyone since it explains human behaviors that most people have witnessed at some point. The assumptions the writer made are true of me, which is also another reason I chose to read this blog.
Diane Poduch
ReplyDeletehttp://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/
1. I searched for "old parisian phtogography".
2. This post appeared to be more of what I was looking for, appearance-wise.
3. There is a photo to catch the viewer's eye, followed by a caption and information relating to it.
4. I think it's inviting, as there are many images which allow the reader to scan easily and pick a post that interests them.
5. The blog appears to be for outsiders, as the posts explain the images and give some informational facts.
Name: Zack Loren
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post:
http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2013/01/rory-mcilroy-tiger-woods-nike-tv-ad.html
1.What did you search for to find this post?
PGA
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
Saw that it had Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both in the same blog
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
There is not real introduction; it is a very short blog about how Nike is doing a commercial with both Rory Mcllory and Tiger Woods. The writer didn’t really have to hook the reader since it was such a short blog post.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
The blog is inviting it has some pictures and videos and is set up pretty friendly.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger conceives his audience to be fans of the PGA. Also interested in Nike, Tiger, and Mcllory. Yes all of these assumptions are true of me.
Name:Sabrina Dunham
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://rockandrollguru.com/
1.What did you search for to find this post? Rock and Roll
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at? It seemed the most coherent. This may not be saying much.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? A play on words. How does the writer try to hook his or her reader? With empathy.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating? Needs work
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? Insiders
What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Rock and Roll trivia,experience, etc..
Are these assumptions true of you? No
Renisha Harris
ReplyDeletehttp://www.shermanhealth.com/blog/nutrition/the-skinny-on-childhood-obesity-how-to-keep-your-kids-trim-and-healthy
1: I searched to find a blog on childhood obesity.
2: I chose this post because I care about this one more the one I looked at about music.
3: The title of the blog is a pun really. I believe the slight humor in the title catches the reader's attention (The Skinny on Childhood Obesity)
4: I think the layout is inviting. The blog has a simple look to it. All the main concepts are bolded which makes the blog seem more appealing.
5: The blogger concieves that those reading this blog will be everyday people with first hand knowledge of children. These assumptions are not true for me because I have no children, but at the same time I can relate because I do plan to have them in the future.
Name: Liyijia Zheng
ReplyDelete1.What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for travelling around Europe.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This one gives precise information about different European cities and also it provides a searching tool in the website for viewers.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction uses descriptive sentences to attract viewers. In this way, the readers can picture the scenes in their own minds.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
It is inviting.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger thinks the readers will be interested in those tourist sites and the blogger provides detailed information. Itis true for me.
Name: Yihui Sheng
ReplyDeleteLink to your blog post: http://ninedragonspot.com/
1.What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for Chinese Opera
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This post came to the top one on the list and also, it contains more article and videos than other blogs with similar theme.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
To me, it is a well organized blog as I can easily find the recent articles. Also, it posts a very famous picture of Chinese Opera Characters and because I am really familiar with that picture and do like it, this blog looks really good to me.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
I believe it is really inviting. The background is "Chinese red" which makes me feel really happy with it. Plus, its well-organized style is also really good to me.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
It shows professional articles and wonderful videos which are fantastic. I think the author assumes the readers know at least a litter about Chinese Opera. This assumption is quite true for me.
Name: Liyijia Zheng
ReplyDeletehttp://europetravel.net/autumn-in-frances-loire-valley-castles-vineyards-tours/#
1.What did you search for to find this post?
I searched for travelling around Europe.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
This one gives precise information about different European cities and also it provides a searching tool in the website for viewers.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The introduction uses descriptive sentences to attract viewers. In this way, the readers can picture the scenes in their own minds.
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
It is inviting.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
The blogger thinks the readers will be interested in those tourist sites and the blogger provides detailed information. Itis true for me.
Bettina Nagy
ReplyDeletehttp://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/introducing-boutiques-new-way-to-shop.html
1. I just searched for "fashion" which is pretty broad but I've never really searched for anything like this before.
2. I enjoy doing online shopping, so it seemed to be interesting to me personally.
3. This blog seems to advertise a new and refined way of doing online shopping beyond just a single store or boutique, but allowing a customer to look among several. The writer uses friendly and inviting language.
4. The blog is relatively inviting, along with friendly and comic language, as well as pictures.
5. The blogger tries to make the audience feel comfortable by referring to common problems people have with online shopping, and promises to ease these issues and make it easier for an online shopper to navigate while shopping.
Teresa Browning
ReplyDeletehttp://thestir.cafemom.com/healthy_living/130925/10_healthy_food_blogs_that
1.What did you search for to find this post?
I searched healthy food recipe blogs
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
Lay of to the blog and amount of infomaiton.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
The Blog talks about about healthy eating in the New Year.
Mary Madison Albright
ReplyDeletehttp://thecupcakeblog.com
1. I am interested in cooking foreign foods or baking, so I wanted to do a fun spin on one of those.
2. The author had fun interesting takes on how to bake and made the artistry of cooking a creative process which I found intriguing.
3.The introduction has a banner with the blog name as well as a slogan to summarize what the blog is about. It also states the blogger's name to give credit. She hooks with images and a standout color scheme.
4. The blog's layout is inviting due to the girlish color scheme (brown and pink) as well as cursive handwriting that doesn't shy people away from viewing the site.
5. The audience can be either outsiders or insiders, because she posts easy follow along recipies for the cupcakes as well as original and creative new ones for the more advanced. There's an array to speak to a large crowd.
Michael truesdale
ReplyDeletehttp://fashionbombdaily.com/2012/11/25/who-wore-it-better-chris-brown-vs-kanye-west-in-maison-martin-margiela-x-hms-beige-wool-coat/
1) I googled kanye west blog
2)It was an interesting outfit worn by kanye west.
3) well the author hooked the reader with a picture titled "who woreit better Chris brown vs kanye west" and those are both two reputable fashionable people.
4) in my opinion the blog was extremely simple, and was mostly filled with pictures.
5) I don't agree with the authors choice in the decision made of who wore it better. It's all opinion based. The authors audience to me would be people who enjoys fashion and music.
1.What did you search for to find this post?
ReplyDelete-I googled all the recent blogs.
2.What made you choose this post rather than others you looked at?
-I have been thinking about this topic since Newton shooting.
3.What kind of introduction does the post have? How does the writer try to hook his or her reader?
-Gun restriction laws .* A ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines
4.What do you think of the blog’s layout? Is it inviting or intimidating?
- Simple and inviting.
5.How does the blogger conceive of his or her audience? Is it for insiders or outsiders? What kinds of knowledge does the author assume of his or her reader? Are these assumptions true of you?
-This blog is talking about gun related problems in this country. Anyone who is in touch with recent news. Yes.
Veronica Krieg
ReplyDeletehttp://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-10-most-annoying-concert-behaviors-20130114
1. I went to Google’s blog search and typed in music.
2.This post had a title that caught my eye and it explains experiences and behaviors that I have witnessed through my own personal experience.
3. The post begins with a general statement about concerts and the type of people that you will find in attendance. The author also adds a comment about how things have recently gotten worse in order to get the readers to want to read more to find out why.
4. I like the layout of this blog because it is broken down into sections with bold headings that you can glance at first in order to get a quick idea of what each section is about.
5. The author assumes that those reading the blog have been to a concert, but the statements given are not directed at anyone in particular. The blog can be for anyone since it explains human behaviors that most people have witnessed at some point. The assumptions the writer made are true of me, which is also another reason I chose to read this blog.