Overview
Blogs are written in the first person and clearly demonstrate student understanding, thinking and
thoughtful response to required readings (p. 5). They are NOT generated by software or technologies
of any type. Blogs represent a student’s original writing and authentic voice.
2. Blogs always begin with a 1-2 sentence main point clearly stated in the first paragraph and bolded
or highlighted AND include paragraphs with clear purpose and effective transitions to build a
cohesive case around your main point.
3. Blogs reflect student introspection and critical thinking as applied to the authors’ ideas. For more
information on critical thinking: http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-cri...
4. Blogs may include your opinion of the readings, and some connection to current events, your work,
other courses, and/or personal experiences. You don’t have to agree with the authors!
5. Blogs always include discussion of a minimum of two authors (from the required readings assigned
for the upcoming week – see p. 5), and how their ideas differ, connect, interact, etc. We call the
connecting and linking of authors and their ideas “bridging between authors.” Always name the
authors by last name only (use the abbreviated “et al.” for three or more), never give up space for
article titles.