I posted my three comments of the blogs:
JohnBroChill
Cajacobop
Service & Activism-Taking Control
Overall, they were pretty good.
A few just seemed a little short but, other than that the were great.
Good work guys!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
:::Blog Analysis:::
G2G- Globe of Blogs
Click Lifestyle choices & Subcultures
Choose::: Burning Man
Blog name: Definitive High
Writer:
• How does the writer represent him or herself in terms of gender, age, or location?
Female/ Sf, California
• What are the social, political, and religious perspectives espoused by the writer?
Mind/body/soul
• What qualities or characteristics do you share with the writer? How are you different?
I too have fears of things too. She is not American.
• What elements lead you to believe that the writer is being forthright and honest in representing him or herself? What elements suggest that writer is not being forthright and honest?
Everything here seems true. It all just seems weird so I do not think anyone would lie about it.
• What is the writer’s stated purpose for maintaining a blog?
To get her feelings out and express her life to others.
• Why do you think the writer maintains the blog?
To have someone to vent to.
• How does the writer demonstrate authenticity, veracity, expertise, or trustworthiness?
She doesn’t really, except she is unique.
Reader / Audience:
• Who is the intended reader, or what is the intended audience of this blog?
Young ones in love or anyone in love or seeking love I suppose.
• What assumptions does the blog's creator make about an intended audience? How does the writer demonstrate those assumptions?
Talks about sadness or those who seem down.
• What groups of people would not be part of the desired audience, and why?
I would guess more of a high class busy persons would not read this blog because I would not think they would have time to be all free spirited.
• What tactics, if any, does the site use to foster loyalty and a sense of community?
None really.
Subject / Content:
• What elements make this site more appealing to the intended reader or audience (consider layout, organization, use of photo and graphics, etc)?
The nice pictures and colors.
• What kind of language does the writer use (formal, informal, jargon filled, etc)?
Informal and jargon is used.
• How is the blog organized? What form does it take (i.e. a journal or diary, links, news)?
Journal type of site day to day things happen.
• Does the blog include advertising? If so, how does the advertising appeal to the intended reader?
No advertising involved.
• How does the writer present information? Does the writer use evidence? Does the writer rely on his or her opinion?
Her opinion is only backed with her own advice.
• What makes the content believable? What makes it unbelievable?
You really have no reason not to believe, it is just her own thoughts so they cannot be false.
• How do readers interact with or influence the content?
They haven’t yet or so it seems.
• How did you relate or react to the content?
I thought it was heart felt but too much for me personally.
Message:
• What is the blog’s message? Is the writer attempting to define, explain, or describe something?
She is attempting to explain how she views life, love and the purpose in the world.
• In what ways is the message balanced? In what ways is it imbalanced?
She talks about many different topics. It is unbalanced because she speaks so much about love.
• In what ways is it ideological?
She speaks the truth from her heart.
• In what ways is the message problematic?
There is not one really. She does not bash people.
Click Lifestyle choices & Subcultures
Choose::: Burning Man
Blog name: Definitive High
Writer:
• How does the writer represent him or herself in terms of gender, age, or location?
Female/ Sf, California
• What are the social, political, and religious perspectives espoused by the writer?
Mind/body/soul
• What qualities or characteristics do you share with the writer? How are you different?
I too have fears of things too. She is not American.
• What elements lead you to believe that the writer is being forthright and honest in representing him or herself? What elements suggest that writer is not being forthright and honest?
Everything here seems true. It all just seems weird so I do not think anyone would lie about it.
• What is the writer’s stated purpose for maintaining a blog?
To get her feelings out and express her life to others.
• Why do you think the writer maintains the blog?
To have someone to vent to.
• How does the writer demonstrate authenticity, veracity, expertise, or trustworthiness?
She doesn’t really, except she is unique.
Reader / Audience:
• Who is the intended reader, or what is the intended audience of this blog?
Young ones in love or anyone in love or seeking love I suppose.
• What assumptions does the blog's creator make about an intended audience? How does the writer demonstrate those assumptions?
Talks about sadness or those who seem down.
• What groups of people would not be part of the desired audience, and why?
I would guess more of a high class busy persons would not read this blog because I would not think they would have time to be all free spirited.
• What tactics, if any, does the site use to foster loyalty and a sense of community?
None really.
Subject / Content:
• What elements make this site more appealing to the intended reader or audience (consider layout, organization, use of photo and graphics, etc)?
The nice pictures and colors.
• What kind of language does the writer use (formal, informal, jargon filled, etc)?
Informal and jargon is used.
• How is the blog organized? What form does it take (i.e. a journal or diary, links, news)?
Journal type of site day to day things happen.
• Does the blog include advertising? If so, how does the advertising appeal to the intended reader?
No advertising involved.
• How does the writer present information? Does the writer use evidence? Does the writer rely on his or her opinion?
Her opinion is only backed with her own advice.
• What makes the content believable? What makes it unbelievable?
You really have no reason not to believe, it is just her own thoughts so they cannot be false.
• How do readers interact with or influence the content?
They haven’t yet or so it seems.
• How did you relate or react to the content?
I thought it was heart felt but too much for me personally.
Message:
• What is the blog’s message? Is the writer attempting to define, explain, or describe something?
She is attempting to explain how she views life, love and the purpose in the world.
• In what ways is the message balanced? In what ways is it imbalanced?
She talks about many different topics. It is unbalanced because she speaks so much about love.
• In what ways is it ideological?
She speaks the truth from her heart.
• In what ways is the message problematic?
There is not one really. She does not bash people.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The thoughts of a college mind...
Just take a few minutes to think about your thoughts and concerns in this point of your life. These thoughts, ideas or concerns can range from political to social problems. Everyone has a different say in about every aspect of their life. Think to yourself, how these concerns might be brought to the public eye if they have not been already and how do this thoughts affect you right now?
My list:
[Thoughts/problems/interest]
- When is my brother coming home from Iraq?
- Why the heck do I have to go to the hospital?
- Why are college kids too lazy to recycle?
- There should have been snow on Christmas, not right now.
- Where is my Across the Universe DVD?
- Why were certain things given the name they have?
- Ice my ankle.
- I feel bad for small helpless children in this world.
- What did I miss in English today while I was gone getting my x-ray?
It is funny that I talked about recycling when we did this exercise about a month ago because now I am in Green Life. It’s a group formed on Campus by students and Don Moore is the advisor. It deals with recycling and conserving power and the encouragement to reuse materials to help keep the earth a better place. It just interested me I suppose. Most of my thoughts are still present and have not escaped my mind.
My list:
[Thoughts/problems/interest]
- When is my brother coming home from Iraq?
- Why the heck do I have to go to the hospital?
- Why are college kids too lazy to recycle?
- There should have been snow on Christmas, not right now.
- Where is my Across the Universe DVD?
- Why were certain things given the name they have?
- Ice my ankle.
- I feel bad for small helpless children in this world.
- What did I miss in English today while I was gone getting my x-ray?
It is funny that I talked about recycling when we did this exercise about a month ago because now I am in Green Life. It’s a group formed on Campus by students and Don Moore is the advisor. It deals with recycling and conserving power and the encouragement to reuse materials to help keep the earth a better place. It just interested me I suppose. Most of my thoughts are still present and have not escaped my mind.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Public Spheres
No matter whom you are or where you are we all have our own opinions. It can be in various places at assorted times. It is astonishing how many people perceive the thoughts and ideas of others. We will look at a few writings from different public events and interpret their values.
Psychology class: Most students in this class are not afraid to simple say what they think. The class itself is very open to discussing topics. The interests and concerns of the thoughts and ideas in this class typically play off of everyday life. There are about 42 students in this class and we normally discuss child development, genetic or biological factors in small children.
Television channels: These channels have to be modified in many ways before they are put on air. It is strikingly different from my Psychology class because we are all students at a college level who can handle strong context; whereas for the television anyone could be watching, so the context needs to be suitable for all. Channels can discuss multiple different ideas and have many different purposes. It is had to find out how many viewers are watching but, it sure is possible.
Websites: Let’s see.. We all know how websites work. Most consist of a purpose for writing and a reason for existing. If there is a place to post comments then you can leave your own personally opinion of the site. Many sites only exist to inform/educate others on an array of thoughts, topics and ideas. The populations of these are not controlled and hard to determine how many visited the site and actually read it.
I would say that these three are certainly different but, they all come together in the prospect of entertaining others or putting out information. As you can see all public spheres are alike and different in many ways. Now it’s your turn to analyze the world you live in. Go on give it a try and see what you come up with.
Psychology class: Most students in this class are not afraid to simple say what they think. The class itself is very open to discussing topics. The interests and concerns of the thoughts and ideas in this class typically play off of everyday life. There are about 42 students in this class and we normally discuss child development, genetic or biological factors in small children.
Television channels: These channels have to be modified in many ways before they are put on air. It is strikingly different from my Psychology class because we are all students at a college level who can handle strong context; whereas for the television anyone could be watching, so the context needs to be suitable for all. Channels can discuss multiple different ideas and have many different purposes. It is had to find out how many viewers are watching but, it sure is possible.
Websites: Let’s see.. We all know how websites work. Most consist of a purpose for writing and a reason for existing. If there is a place to post comments then you can leave your own personally opinion of the site. Many sites only exist to inform/educate others on an array of thoughts, topics and ideas. The populations of these are not controlled and hard to determine how many visited the site and actually read it.
I would say that these three are certainly different but, they all come together in the prospect of entertaining others or putting out information. As you can see all public spheres are alike and different in many ways. Now it’s your turn to analyze the world you live in. Go on give it a try and see what you come up with.
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