How to "Write" a Blog Post

Writing a blog post isn't quite like text messaging, or even like Facebook. Since the blog post assignments are for a college class, you will want to pay attention to standard spelling and grammar conventions. Aim for 300-500 words per post.

Here are a few more tips to guide your writing:

• Be thorough and specific. Provide at least three examples from the play to illustrate the element of theatre that you have been assigned to explain for a given play. Describe the three examples in detail, and give your opinion of these things. Did these things contribute to the overall success of the play? Why or why not?
• Be rational. You may have strong opinions about a particular aspect of a play, but be sure to consider it in context of the play. Use careful, convincing evidence, not emotional outbursts, to explain your opinion. Realize, too, that others in class may have a completely different perspective on the play, and that's okay!
• Be sure to proofread. Blogger has a spellcheck feature--use it! Also, take time to read and re-read your post before you publish it. Remember, this is an assignment for class and your attention to detail (or lack of it) will be considered in the grading of the blog posts.

When you are finished writing your post, be sure to give it a "Title." Also, be sure to label it (bottom right side, white bar) with the name of the play.