Liar, Liar

Most of us look like we're well on our way. Writing up a storm. Remember to comment on at least two of your classmates' posts (though, of course, you can comment on more) and to post three of your own. You should also have 9 followers and be following 9 blogs.

This week I have another assigned post:

Tell us about a time you lied to someone. It can be an inconsequential lie, but then the question is why did you tell it. Remember we're in public so be careful what you say. Think about how much you can reveal while not revealing everything.

Happy writing!

Go Forth and Blog

So you have, hopefully, set up your very own blog. Now is the time to begin the blog assignment. You need to post at least three times a week. Sometimes, I will give you a specific topic for a post, but most of the time I would like to see you trying on ideas that will develop into your essays.

Couple notes:

• Not all posts are the same. There are no maximums or minimums. Just take it seriously, but some posts can be quick thoughts.


• A week consists of from Thursday's class to next Thursday's class.


• Remember that blogging is a public exercise. That is exciting in a way because anyone can read what you've written. But be sure not to reveal something you would want to keep private (like that Prof. Renfroe is a jerk).


• Make your blog a conversation with yourself and with the rest of the class. Please visit one another's blogs and leave comments (aim for at least two comments a week).


• I don't have anything else, but I like having five bullets.

FIRST BLOG POST ASSIGNMENT

For your first post (if you haven't already written an introductory one), write about your history blogging, if you have any, or journaling. If you have no history with either, discuss what kinds of nonfiction writing you've done in the past.

Happy blogging.

Welcome to the ENGL 307 Blog

Hey class,

Welcome to blogging. Or right now...reading. You should be blogging soon. For background, refer to this Wikipedia citation.

Assignments:

• Read this article from Wired and be prepared to talk about it in our next class.
• Please link your blog to this one once you've created yours.
• Please email me the link to your newly created blog.

Have a wonderful week.