Though you have only begun thinking about what your blogs will look like this semester, it’s never too early to begin thinking about self-presentation. Take 3-4 minutes to jot down thoughts about how you want to come across on your author page. Try to use the same kind of adjectives we used to describe the author of the blog we just talked about. If you get stuck, consider these questions. What kind of text are you writing? Who are your readers? Your answers to these questions (even if they change in the coming weeks) will help determine how you want to present yourself as an author.
Once you come up with at least 4 or 5 adjectives, brainstorm a list of 2 or 3 ways in which you can create this impression in your readers. Post your work in a comment on this post.
Tara Moore:
ReplyDelete-optimistic
-health/fitness interested
-connected
-relaxed
-photography-interested
Ways to create this impression:
1. Write about fitness topics such as diets, food, exercise
2. Include photographs regularly through out the post
Annie Twisdale
ReplyDeleteTo the point, kind, educated, up to date, youthful, peaceful, relate-able, interesting, broad.
I can make sure what I say is precise and true. My blog can look modern. I can discuss topics that people of my target audience will find interesting.
Emma Massey
ReplyDelete-creative/fun
-connected
-informal/relaxed
-versatile
-relatable
Ways to create this impression to readers
1. include lots of color via background, type, graphics and photos.
2. Include a variety of topics like: entertainment, sports, fashion, health and fitness, diet etc.
3. have a twitter account related to the site that would update followers about new posts/stories to read.
Nakul Patel
ReplyDeleteI would like to come across as knowledgeable yet humble, confident and stoic. I can create this impression with my readers by providing a picture of myself with a grim expression, hence creating the impression of stoicism. I can provide a restrained account of my credentials to appear knowledgeable while staying humble.
Name: Meredith Parker
ReplyDelete1. Funny
2. Friendly
3. Interesting
4. Creative
5. Real/true
(1) Establish a friendly voice in my blog posts that invite readers and (2)then keep my readers interested with funny posts that show off my crazy personality (3) to show my readers that I am a real, relateable person
Michael Schefke
ReplyDelete-dedicated
-relaxed
-appreciative
-competitive
-generous
1. I can come off as relaxed and generous by having an open view to many things and not completely disagreeing with someone else's opinion.
2. I can come off as competitive and dedicated by having a strong argument and not straying from my point of view even if others disagree.
3. I can come off as appreciative by positively acknowledging other peoples posts and welcoming the many different perspectives that people may have about a certain topic even if I don't agree with them.
Alyssa Buchanan
ReplyDelete-optimistic
-funny
-knowledgable
-interesting
I can create this impression by the wording I use, the materials I post, having a colorful blog, and posting about a wide range of topics.
Anne Clark Hathaway
ReplyDeleteOptimistic
Sociable
Accessible
Engaging
1. Through language and presentation of information
2. Images, links to outside sources
3. Intriguing titles, staying on topic of the blog
Reagan Toal
ReplyDelete-optimistic
-knowledgeable/educated
-approachable
-creative
My blog would be upbeat and lighthearted, but without sacrificing intellect for the sake of humor. I'd use common language in a way that readers could understand and relate to, define things in a way that brings pictures or emotions to the forefront of their minds and really makes them connect to the post. Creativity would come in through the blog design and in the ways in which I present information - while some may choose to appear resolute and stoic in their presentation of facts, I'd rather put a twist on it that either hasn't been seen before or will cause people to think of the subject matter in a new, and sometime more favorable, light.
Dustin Kavanaugh
ReplyDeletepersonable
knowledgeable
insightful
thought provoking
1. make well thought out and complex posts read simply and easily
2. use language/style that the target audience relates to
Logan Cerwin
ReplyDeleteinteresting
entertaining
easygoing
dedicated
knowledgeable
youthful
I will execute this by including photographs to keep the blog lighthearted and entertaining. I will use language that will identify me as youthful but without sacrificing "youthfulness" for knowledge and I will be very consistent in blog posts
Christine Kim
ReplyDeleteinteresting
informative
helpful
reliable
inviting
Ways I can create this impression:
1. Use language that is friendly and inviting so that the reader feels engaged.
2. Include photographs that spark interest.
3. Make my blog easy to navigate.
Albert Kang
ReplyDeleteengaging
knowledgeable
descriptive
humble
charismatic
how to create this impression:
1. have an interesting tone in the article that envelopes the reader.
2. utilize an educated writing style that makes me seem knowledgeable about the topic, but at the same time be humble.
Christine Shin
ReplyDeletecreative
thought provoking
music-loving
competitive
How to create impressions:
1. Write blogs about music and how it affects my life. Stray from serious tones and aim for a more witty tone.
2. Creatively incorporate a variety of photos and images into my blog.
Kelly Scalf
ReplyDelete1. relatable
2. funny
3. adaptable
4. happy
I need to use language that is not sophisticated so that people can easily relate to my posts without the material going straight over their head. Also, using images along with my posts will help show the happiness but also again make it more enjoyable and relatable to those reading it. I must also remember to keep an open mind while reading others comments and in my responses.
Katie Brvenik
ReplyDeleteAppealing
Unique/Personal
Accessible
Energizing
I hope to accomplish this by making my blog not only aesthetically pleasing, but also simple to navigate and comprehend--without, of course, sacrificing individuality. I also would focus on keeping variety in my different styles (writing, use of imagery and media, etc.) so that it keeps readers informed but also entertained at some level so that they want to keep reading.
Kaitlyn Boigner
ReplyDeleteSociable
Easygoing
Fun
Intelligent
I would use language that many people of varying education levels could relate to, keeping it fairly simplistic. I would also use a layout that is colorful and well put together so that my social characteristics come off along with my ability to put together a blog that is well thought out.