Tuesday, July 31, 2012


Blog Guidelines

We will be blogging regularly in class this year.  Please take a look and follow the guidelines that are set up for our class blog.


1.  Only post what you want EVERYONE to know.  Remember Grandma can see this as can someone in China.  Therefore don't post personal information.

2.  Think before you post.  Only write school appropriate things.  This means no foul language and slang. 

3.  Because we are an English class, remember your writing conventions.  Avoid "text talk" and slang.


4.  If you use any media or quotations from another source, you MUST cite the creator of that idea or work.  Essentially, I want to see your ideas. 

5.  You will be asked to comment on other's blogs at times.  Remember our discussion onconstructive criticism.  This isn't a place to bash someone.

6.  As I've seen on many online sites, use the THINK approach:
      T - Is it TRUE?
      H - Is it HELPFUL?
       I - Is it INSPIRING?
      N - Is it NECESSARY?
      K - Is it KIND?
If you can't answer yes to these, don't post it.


See Mrs. DeVore if you have any questions.