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Each week there are approximately two assignments, if not more, due.

Most exercises are due via e-mail at 3 p.m. before class starts -- but this is not always the case. Always check the requirements & due section below for every assignment. Work handed in late is not accepted.

 

Week 5 > Sept 23
Exercise
 Weekly Weblog Entries
Description
 Make 2 weekly blog entries.
Requirements
 Pick your best 2 posts of the week for this assignment. The graded posts must be on different days. If you have two great posts on one day then you must pick the best & submit a different post for your 2nd entry.

An acceptable post will contain:

  • 200 – 350 words
  • No errors (spelling, punctuation, etc.)
  • At least 3 links to relevant information or online articles
  • Working links to archive system (within post & on sidebar)
Remember blogging ethics: don't completely alter an item after it is posted & give credit to other bloggers where due (credit ex: "found via Tim").

Turn in this exercise by sending an e-mail Professor Trammell [ ktrammell@jou.ufl.edu ] with the subject line “Week 5 Weblog Posts” & paste the post URLs in the body of the e-mail. Sign the e-mail with your full name.

NOTE:Late submissions will not be accepted. All e-mail messages must be received by 3 p.m. Any submission received after 3:01 p.m. is considered late.
Purpose
 This will help you find interesting information on the Web, practice web writing techniques & become an expert in your area.
Context
 Your current & updated weblog will serve as resource for other journalists interested in your topic.
Examples
 None
Due
  Sept 23 at 3 p.m.
Points
 10 / post

The assignment description and requirements on the Web site supercede the written syllabus passed on the first day of class.
Instructors
Students
This site is maintained for students of JOU 4341 at the University of Florida. The course was created for online journalism track students by Professor Mindy McAdams and is currently taught by Kaye Trammell (Fall 2003). Contact Kaye Trammell at ktrammell@jou.ufl.edu with any questions.