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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 3 > Sept 9
Exercise
 First Weblog Entry
Description
 Make your first weblog entry & describe how your weblog will serve a resource for online journalists or those interested in your approved topic.

Refrain from making comments in your first post such as:

  • "I don't know what to say, but I'll try this anyway …"
  • "Here is my first post ..."
  • "This blog won't be interesting …"
Requirements
 If applicable, incorporate links to relevant stories or items on the Web.

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").

All posts must be archived & archive links working (both on the post & in the archive list). If you decide to feature a comments section, ensure that it is working as well. In this first post, you are permitted to test the comment system (within reason).

Turn in the “Create a Weblog” & “First Weblog Entry” exercises together by sending one e-mail to Professor Trammell [ ktrammell@jou.ufl.edu ]. Make the e-mail subject line “First Weblog Entry” & include a URL to your first post in the body of the e-mail. Be sure to sign the e-mail using your first & last name.
Purpose
 Provides a venue to practice online writing techniques (hypertext, chunking) while increasing knowledge about the field of journalism.
Context
 The first post sets the tone for your blog & announces your purpose for blogging.
Examples
 None
Due
  Sept 9 at 3 p.m.
Points
 10

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.