Actively participating in online research and journalism through blogging affected me in several ways. It taught me that there are many different ways to voice opinion, fact, and stories. It taught me to research different sites to learn what is fact and what is opinion. It also taught me what kind of sway people can have on others, just with words. Blogging allows anyone and everyone to voice their opinions on life, or just tell about their life, and all they need is for one person to read. I was very happy in doing this project and am better off in this field because of it.
This project was very worthwhile as a learning tool in this class. I felt like I was really able to learn about a new medium of journalism, and learn about the entire concept of journalism as well. It taught many things and showed students a method to get started on their career path in the journalism field.
My final thesis statement is that blogging, without a doubt, has significantly impacted the print journalism industry, and continues to do so with each new person who creates a blog. Blogging provides a new medium of journalism and allows stories and news to reach farther than ever before. It has raised new interest among people and has provided everyone with the ability to observe and report their views and opinions. Blogging has made journalism much more interactive than print journalism ever was. With that in mind, there can be no doubt that blogging has had more than a significant impact.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thesis Holds its Ground
My original thesis that blogging impacts print journalism continues to hold its own. Blogging allows a wider view on journalism, and allows all sorts of people to express all sorts of ideas and views. It is a new era where everyone can write, and there is almost always someone to listen. Blogging has made it easier for people to interact and has made it easier for people to get their voices heard.
Vanity V. Information - Types of Personal Blogs
The first personal blog that I came across while researching them was a vanity blog. Titled “My Personal Blog” written by Willy Sudiarto Raharjo, this blog details every aspect of his life. He tells all about what he does during his day and even comments on what the temperature feels like to him. Lately he thinks that it is getting colder. His blog dates back to August of 2004 and he has consistently updated it with his personal experiences and things that influence him since then.
The second personal blog that I read was an informational blog. The blog is about a personal trainer named Steve Cork who works for EverydayAthletes.co.uk. In this blog Steve discusses what type of personal training he takes part in. He also gives advice to people on how they can exercise and get the results that they want. His blog is a personal one that gives insight on himself, as well as telling people about the specific field of fitness.
Both blogs are personal blogs that are centered on two individuals. Both blogs tell about the men’s lives. But the blogs are also extremely different from one another. Willy’s blog tells about all the little things in his life that most would not find any significance in. Steve’s blog tells about a specific aspect of his life, and then relates it to other people so that they may use it to help themselves. That is the difference between vanity blogs and information blogs. The information blogs are more useful as they are directly applied to specific areas of people life, in an attempt to help.
I feel that blogging does support this type of journalism. Blogging is meant for people to share whatever, whenever and however they want. Some have used it to tell others about the world, some have used it to teach, and others have used it as a key into their mind for others to see. Print journalism focuses on informing, blogging focuses on whatever the mind can create.
A good information blog contains information that can help people and focuses on a certain field for the people to research. The blog should make it easier for people to find what they want and teach them in a way that they can understand. A good vanity blog gives insight as to who the person is, what there likes and dislikes are, what they are doing with their lives, and what their goals and aspirations are. A good vanity blog really paints a picture of the individual, what they stand for, and who they really are.
**Links to blogs discussed are on the side bar**
The second personal blog that I read was an informational blog. The blog is about a personal trainer named Steve Cork who works for EverydayAthletes.co.uk. In this blog Steve discusses what type of personal training he takes part in. He also gives advice to people on how they can exercise and get the results that they want. His blog is a personal one that gives insight on himself, as well as telling people about the specific field of fitness.
Both blogs are personal blogs that are centered on two individuals. Both blogs tell about the men’s lives. But the blogs are also extremely different from one another. Willy’s blog tells about all the little things in his life that most would not find any significance in. Steve’s blog tells about a specific aspect of his life, and then relates it to other people so that they may use it to help themselves. That is the difference between vanity blogs and information blogs. The information blogs are more useful as they are directly applied to specific areas of people life, in an attempt to help.
I feel that blogging does support this type of journalism. Blogging is meant for people to share whatever, whenever and however they want. Some have used it to tell others about the world, some have used it to teach, and others have used it as a key into their mind for others to see. Print journalism focuses on informing, blogging focuses on whatever the mind can create.
A good information blog contains information that can help people and focuses on a certain field for the people to research. The blog should make it easier for people to find what they want and teach them in a way that they can understand. A good vanity blog gives insight as to who the person is, what there likes and dislikes are, what they are doing with their lives, and what their goals and aspirations are. A good vanity blog really paints a picture of the individual, what they stand for, and who they really are.
**Links to blogs discussed are on the side bar**
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thesis Continues to Hold True
The research that I have continued to perform still strongly supports my thesis that blogging has impacted the print journalism industry. Just the fact that it what difficult to find a current Ezine because everyone was using blogs was enough evidence for me.
Blog V. Ezine
The news blog that I found, The Chronicle of Higher Education, was very interesting to me. The home page offers a variety of news to choose from, with a plethora of story links scattered about the page. The side bar offers a list categories that is very well organized, for people who have trouble finding what they want on the home page. You can look at Government and Politics, international, athletic, or even information technology news. There is even a section at the bottom of the side bar that allows the viewers to see corrections that the blog team had to make to their articles. Viewers can comment on stories and interact with one another about what they believe. Finally, most of the stories seem to be very up to date, with several stories already uploaded from this morning. Current news is important, and with this site you get current news from all different aspects of life.
It was very difficult for me to find an Ezine with news, especially any that were current, as it seems most places have switched to blogging. In the one that I found, American Journal, most of the stories came from February 2009, with one article added June 2009. The news was quite interesting however, and wasn’t news that you usually see. The American Journal focuses more on the news that gives America its culture and what the people in the country are like. It is more of an artsy cultural Ezine, but still very interesting and informative.
The blog and the Ezine that I came across were very different from one another. The blog was definitely more professional and effective, as it allowed the readers to interact with one another while they were learning about the world, and the news was all very current, unlike the Ezine. The Ezine was far easier for me to read, as it provided photographs on every story, to demonstrate what was being said. I love photographs and this made the stories more interesting to me. I guess that’s why I’m studying photojournalism.
The blog and Ezine did not cover the same current events, at least not that I could tell from the dates. The blog had a wide variety of important news that affects the people of the country, and the Ezine offered news that showed the character of the people of the country. I felt that both the blog and the Ezine were trustworthy, the Ezine for when it was posted of course. I don’t feel like a print source would be more credible, because it is the same information at first. If anything, the blog and Ezine are more credible because it allows the authors to update the information quickly if need be, where as once a print source is out, there is no changing it. The blog even takes it a step further by allowing people to comment, which could turn out to have people telling a side of the story that was otherwise unknown. The blog and the Ezine were both very nice to look at and browse through. However, it is clear that the blog is overtaking the Ezine in the world.
*The links to the blog and Ezine are on the side bar*
It was very difficult for me to find an Ezine with news, especially any that were current, as it seems most places have switched to blogging. In the one that I found, American Journal, most of the stories came from February 2009, with one article added June 2009. The news was quite interesting however, and wasn’t news that you usually see. The American Journal focuses more on the news that gives America its culture and what the people in the country are like. It is more of an artsy cultural Ezine, but still very interesting and informative.
The blog and the Ezine that I came across were very different from one another. The blog was definitely more professional and effective, as it allowed the readers to interact with one another while they were learning about the world, and the news was all very current, unlike the Ezine. The Ezine was far easier for me to read, as it provided photographs on every story, to demonstrate what was being said. I love photographs and this made the stories more interesting to me. I guess that’s why I’m studying photojournalism.
The blog and Ezine did not cover the same current events, at least not that I could tell from the dates. The blog had a wide variety of important news that affects the people of the country, and the Ezine offered news that showed the character of the people of the country. I felt that both the blog and the Ezine were trustworthy, the Ezine for when it was posted of course. I don’t feel like a print source would be more credible, because it is the same information at first. If anything, the blog and Ezine are more credible because it allows the authors to update the information quickly if need be, where as once a print source is out, there is no changing it. The blog even takes it a step further by allowing people to comment, which could turn out to have people telling a side of the story that was otherwise unknown. The blog and the Ezine were both very nice to look at and browse through. However, it is clear that the blog is overtaking the Ezine in the world.
*The links to the blog and Ezine are on the side bar*
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Thesis Going Strong
All of the research that I have found thus far has strongly supported my original idea that blogging has definitely impacted the print journalism industry. With all the ways for authors to interact personally and quickly with the readers, how could it not? I will continue to stick with this idea, as I have not found any evidence to downplay what my original thesis was.
Other Options
There are many other options that entrepreneurs have to market themselves. They can pass out business cards or fliers. They can interact with their intended audience. Or they could film a commercial or other ad, to be showed to mass viewers. However, a blog can do a few things that these other ways of marketing can not. With a blog, the entrepreneurs can update their information whenever they want, and they can more intimately interact with their readers and potential customers. The blog can also give a little more insight to what the entrepreneur is like as a person, and if the consumers want to interact with that kind of person. A blog is basically a way for consumers and businessmen to interact personally with one another, creating a strong bond that will aid in the business process.
Blogs are definitely an affective alternative to all of the other methods. They allow people to learn more about the business, at their own pace, and read updated information to track how the business is doing. The readers are constantly learning new things, while the other methods rarely change what they say. Overall, blogs are a great way for entrepreneurs to promote, interact, and conduct business.
Blogs are definitely an affective alternative to all of the other methods. They allow people to learn more about the business, at their own pace, and read updated information to track how the business is doing. The readers are constantly learning new things, while the other methods rarely change what they say. Overall, blogs are a great way for entrepreneurs to promote, interact, and conduct business.
Summaries of Sources
In the entrepreneurial blog by Matt Huggins, he outlines his aspirations, gives advice and tells about his projects. The big project that he is currently working on, and promoting through his blog, is an internet page titled “Black Book Singles.” It is an internet dating site that is free and easy to use. Matt Huggins blog is about more than just this one internet site, but he uses the resource of his blog to promote the project. Huggins also gives articles for advice on many things such as marketing, advertising, networking, and saving money. This advice causes people to join his blog to learn more things about what they could do about money. When they read the blog, they also see his projects, such as “Black Book Singles” and navigate to see what it is, giving the dating site more hits, and possibly more subscribers. Matt Huggins blog is a great way for people to learn, communicate, and explore.
The first internet source I found that discusses the use of blogging as business promotion comes is titled “Blogging is the most honest form of self-promotion out there...can corporations adjust?” and comes from the Silicon Valley Watcher. The article discusses how practically all commercial ventures will be affected or are already being affected by blogging. It states that blogging is about great journalism, and is truthful and fair, which attracts people to the blogs. This can then lead to people viewing the business promotions that are alongside the truthful stories. This source was short and a little hazy in its direction, but the main idea of truth that comes from it is what should really be focused on.
The second internet source is titled “How to Use a Blog for Non-Diarists” and comes from about.com. The article discusses why you should use a blog for business and how to do it. It states that even though a blog can be informal, the articles are often short, easy to read, and a little fun, which makes the masses more interested in reading these articles, rather than long and boring ones. The readers will be more likely to come back to read the short and fun articles, which establishes a reader base. Business blogs give businessmen a chance to be a little more personal, and show the consumers and readers that the businessmen are people, just like them. Some ways for businesses to use a blog to their advantage would be to place commonly asked questions and answers, to help alleviate the bulk of emails to the company email address. Games, upcoming events, and news are also ways of connecting the readers to the business. When the readers are excited and happy about the blog, and continually revisit the site, they are likely to see all of the business promotions and take part in what the business has to offer. This source gives a plethora of useful information that shows people how to use blogs for business, and how to relate to the readers. It is a very good source of information on blogs.
The first internet source I found that discusses the use of blogging as business promotion comes is titled “Blogging is the most honest form of self-promotion out there...can corporations adjust?” and comes from the Silicon Valley Watcher. The article discusses how practically all commercial ventures will be affected or are already being affected by blogging. It states that blogging is about great journalism, and is truthful and fair, which attracts people to the blogs. This can then lead to people viewing the business promotions that are alongside the truthful stories. This source was short and a little hazy in its direction, but the main idea of truth that comes from it is what should really be focused on.
The second internet source is titled “How to Use a Blog for Non-Diarists” and comes from about.com. The article discusses why you should use a blog for business and how to do it. It states that even though a blog can be informal, the articles are often short, easy to read, and a little fun, which makes the masses more interested in reading these articles, rather than long and boring ones. The readers will be more likely to come back to read the short and fun articles, which establishes a reader base. Business blogs give businessmen a chance to be a little more personal, and show the consumers and readers that the businessmen are people, just like them. Some ways for businesses to use a blog to their advantage would be to place commonly asked questions and answers, to help alleviate the bulk of emails to the company email address. Games, upcoming events, and news are also ways of connecting the readers to the business. When the readers are excited and happy about the blog, and continually revisit the site, they are likely to see all of the business promotions and take part in what the business has to offer. This source gives a plethora of useful information that shows people how to use blogs for business, and how to relate to the readers. It is a very good source of information on blogs.
Monday, June 15, 2009
FOR!
Hello all, my name is Brittany Firth and I am a college student majoring in photojournalism.
I believe that blogging has definitely significantly impacted the print journalism industry. I believe this because it is a source for people to write what they want about a topic and to express their views. Then many other people read these blogs and use them to form their own ideas about topics and issues in the world. I have many friends who didn’t know much about a topic or have a particular opinion about it, and then they read blogs and used the ideas of the bloggers to establish their views.
These are my views now, and I believe that my view will stay the same. Although I do believe that the reasons for these beliefs and some more accurate research may change why I feel this way. I will have to just wait and see where the research I do and the course I am in take me.
I believe that blogging has definitely significantly impacted the print journalism industry. I believe this because it is a source for people to write what they want about a topic and to express their views. Then many other people read these blogs and use them to form their own ideas about topics and issues in the world. I have many friends who didn’t know much about a topic or have a particular opinion about it, and then they read blogs and used the ideas of the bloggers to establish their views.
These are my views now, and I believe that my view will stay the same. Although I do believe that the reasons for these beliefs and some more accurate research may change why I feel this way. I will have to just wait and see where the research I do and the course I am in take me.
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