As this blog comes to an end, I must say that I am beginning to see blogs as something more than a waste of time. I have learnt to appreciate some good blogs that have assisted me so much in this assignment and have intrigued me to follow up on its postings. I have blogged through a couple of service providers before this but have never settled for a serious weblog. However, after having created this blog for assignment purposes, I began to taste and savour the satisfaction of being able to argue on some pertinent media issues that have often slipped from the attention of many others.
Besides this, I have also better comprehended the readings that were given throughout this subject of Document Design and Publication, and have acquired the ability to put into practical use the theories and ideas presented in the readings. Also, having a personal interest in scrapbooking, the realization have dawned upon me that blogs are so much more personal compared to regular websites that share tips and suggestions pertaining to my interest. Such flexibility and informality present in blogs give users a sense of belonging and a common ground to discuss on relevant topics.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Be careful little fingers what you type
With all the raving hype going on about Facebook and MySpace, people of our technology-savvy era are becoming more daring to reveal information of themselves on such sites as an update for those who read them but are also, positioning themselves as a vulnerable target to online predators.
According to a news report by MSNBC (2007), these sites consist of postings that are “part diary, part photo album, with gossip, favorite music, pet peeves- sometimes even phone numbers and home addresses. And the occasional revealing pictures of users themselves”.
According to a news report by MSNBC (2007), these sites consist of postings that are “part diary, part photo album, with gossip, favorite music, pet peeves- sometimes even phone numbers and home addresses. And the occasional revealing pictures of users themselves”.
A screenshot of a MySpace profile that is accessible to millions around the world
A screenshot of Facebook's home page
(Source: www.facebook.com)
In my opinion, users of such sites that allow people to communicate with their friends and exchange information through interactive personal profiles, blogs, chat groups and so forth, should constantly keep in mind that there are strangers out there with bad motives that are watching their every move as documented by these sites.
Multimodality has proven itself vital and effective in this interactive era, which goes to mean that a wide variety of personal profiles and blogs are made accessible to millions, internationally, at the click of a mouse. And most definitely, online predators and stalkers do make up part of the millions. As mentioned by Walsh (2006, p. 30), Internet sites combine animation, graphics, hyperlinks, hot spots and so forth that allow users to navigate to multiple sites at once. As user-friendly as the Internet may sound to be, it is undeniably a breeding ground for online predators and stalkers that are just waiting to pounce on any users that pose as vulnerable targets of abuse.
The move to curb Online Predators
The Wall Street Journal reports that News Corp. is planning to offer free software that parents (and others with computer administrator privileges) can use to track the name, age and location provided by any users of that computer who access an account on MySpace. The article, dated January 2007, reported that “dozens of teens have been molested and some even murdered by people who first contacted them through MySpace, according to law enforcement officials.”
However, I always believe that instead of waiting for the online networks to fend off the bad guys, parents should play a role in ensuring that their children are aware of the dangers of putting out too much personal information in cyberspace. The statistics revealed in a recent Pew Internet Study document the ways in which teenagers communicate through sites such as Myspace and Facebook, that shows their vulnerability due to their lack of awareness and knowledge of the existence of online predators.
All in all, beware of what you type and put out there in cyberspace on your postings or profiles as nothing goes unwatched. And parents, it is your rightful duty to teach your children online safety before it may be too late.
Reference:
Walsh, M 2006, ‘”Textual shift”: examining the reading process with print, visual and multimodal texts’, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 24-37.
Williams, P. 2006, MySpace, Facebook attract online predators [Online, accessed 29 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11165576/
Angwin, J. 2007, MySpace moves to give parents more information [Online, accessed 29 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116900733587978625-TzfakoF_hN6f6R45g_cLsm3OJZ0_20080116.html
Lenhart, A. & Madden, M. 2007, Social Networking Websites and Teens [Online, accessed 29 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_SNS_Data_Memo_Jan_2007.pdf
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Internet and infidelity
Infidelity can be understood as a breach of faith that can be referred to as ‘cheating’- any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship (Wikipedia, 2007). As mentioned by Schirato & Yell (1996), social semiotics can be summed up as the study of how people make meaning according to who and where we are socially and culturally. In the same manner, what constitutes an act of infidelity varies between and within cultures, and does not depend on the presence of sexual behaviour.
The Internet has created a whole new way for people to cheat. Instant messaging, chat rooms, and websites devoted to making connections, have made it easy for people to get romantically involved with someone else without a spouse knowing. Not only is it easy to find romantic interests online, but many, if not all argue that online affairs are not considered to be cheating.
According to a recent survey by freelance researcher Martin Olson (2006), 50 percent of survey respondents answered ‘yes’ to the question ‘Have you ever been in love with someone online?’, with an interesting finding that over 70 percent of the respondents stated that they are married. This information allows us to conclude that there are a substantial number of married people who have found love on the Internet outside of their marriages.
The Internet has created a whole new way for people to cheat. Instant messaging, chat rooms, and websites devoted to making connections, have made it easy for people to get romantically involved with someone else without a spouse knowing. Not only is it easy to find romantic interests online, but many, if not all argue that online affairs are not considered to be cheating.
According to a recent survey by freelance researcher Martin Olson (2006), 50 percent of survey respondents answered ‘yes’ to the question ‘Have you ever been in love with someone online?’, with an interesting finding that over 70 percent of the respondents stated that they are married. This information allows us to conclude that there are a substantial number of married people who have found love on the Internet outside of their marriages.
Survey question 27: Have you ever been in love with someone online?
(Source: http://www.members.tripod.com/)
Online affairs: Does it count?
BBC news reports that ‘Online affairs are infidelity’ with 245 students who took part in the survey carried out by Belfast’s Queens University saying that anyone flirting online was being unfaithful. The students were asked to complete stories in which one partner in a couple had developed an Internet relationship to see if the online affair was interpreted as infidelity. In 51 percent of cases it was, while 84 percent of the students thought the only harm done would be the other partner feeling betrayed (BBC News, 2004).
In my opinion, the Internet is not to be blamed for encouraging affairs. Instead, it is how people choose to use the services provided and fulfilling their personal needs. Online affairs are still considered as cheating, though it may be just emotional. It might be easier for people to justify an online affair to themselves but the consequences, like loss of trust or hurt, can be just as damaging as an offline affair.
Many are still debating that online affairs do not count because they do not meet face-to-face.
(Source: http://www.cartoonstock.com/)
Reference:
Schirato, T. & Yell, S. 1996, Chapter 1: Communication as social practice, Allen & Unwin, St. Leonards, Australia
Wikipedia 2007, Define Infidelity [Online, accessed 28 Oct. 2007].
URL:
Olson, M. 2006, How the Internet impacts the lives of its users [Online, accessed 28 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://members.tripod.com/martyman53/survey/question10.jpg&imgrefurl
BBC News 2004, Online affairs are infidelity [Online, accessed 28 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3631961.stm
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Freedom of speech: A hefty price to pay
According to Wikipedia (2007), freedom of speech can be understood as the concept of being able to speak freely without censorship. However, the concept behind ‘freedom of speech’ has undeniably and inevitably evolved with the times, laws and regulations of a country.
The ‘Negarakuku’ hullabaloo is no stranger to anyone, I believe. The YouTube video posting by Malaysia student, Wee Meng Chee caused quite a stir in our country with it being a parody to the nation’s national anthem, all in the name of celebrating Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence.
Walsh, M 2006, ‘”Textual shift”: examining the reading process with print, visual and multimodal texts’, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 24-37.
The Star online 2007, University student comes under fire for video clip [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2007/8/9/technology/20070809113244&sec=technology
YouTube 2007, Negarakuku [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF7fbQdBoYw
The ‘Negarakuku’ hullabaloo is no stranger to anyone, I believe. The YouTube video posting by Malaysia student, Wee Meng Chee caused quite a stir in our country with it being a parody to the nation’s national anthem, all in the name of celebrating Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence.
Under fire for video clip: A clamp down on truth or offence?
(Source: www.youtube.com)
Wee was reportedly under severe criticism for mocking the national anthem and making statements many found offensive because they contained what was labeled as 'racial slurs'. However, upon viewing the video myself, instead of perceiving it as a mockery to the nation, I felt the video was a true reflection of the nation's happenings and thought the lyrics were somewhat unrefined, it depicted the composer's genuine thoughts and experiences of being a Malaysian. As mentioned by Walsh (2006, p. 25), understanding the cultural and social context contributes to making meaning of a given text. She also adds that we make links with previous experiences to 'fill the gaps' in better comprehending a given text (Walsh 2006, p. 113). In the same manner, Wee's controversial video can only be fully understood by a person who is familiar with the Malaysia scene of rampant bribery, racial inequality and so forth.
However, though Wee might have been fortunate to escape with merely a rejected apology; many others around the world have suffered a much more brutal fate and consequence for criticizing their respective governments. According to a chronological study by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) of U.S., print journalists took the lead of most number of journalists imprisoned with Internet journalists following after.
However, though Wee might have been fortunate to escape with merely a rejected apology; many others around the world have suffered a much more brutal fate and consequence for criticizing their respective governments. According to a chronological study by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) of U.S., print journalists took the lead of most number of journalists imprisoned with Internet journalists following after.
Journalists in Prison, 2006
(Source: www.cpj.com)
The journalists that have been mentioned in the article by CPJ were mostly abducted from their homes after having published news articles that criticized their government or documented certain political events that were said to be “attacking a state institution, and disseminating information that could harm national unity.”
As a journalist in the making, I constantly find myself with the question of who decides what constitutes freedom of speech and what does not. Do most, if not all governments clamp down on articles that hurt their pride and image, and then blame it on “disseminating information that could harm national unity”? I’m still working on that thought, really.
Reference:
Wikipedia 2007, Define Freedom of speech [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL:
Walsh, M 2006, ‘”Textual shift”: examining the reading process with print, visual and multimodal texts’, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 24-37.
The Star online 2007, University student comes under fire for video clip [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2007/8/9/technology/20070809113244&sec=technology
YouTube 2007, Negarakuku [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF7fbQdBoYw
Committee to Protect Journalists 2006, Journalists in Prison 2006 [Online, accessed 27 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.cpj.org/attacks06/pages06/imprison_06.html
Monday, October 29, 2007
Are you who you blog?
An article entitled "Google asked to reveal blogger identity" by webpronews.com reported on how an offended school board member is seeking to have the identities of the anonymous bloggers revealed after insulting statements about and against her were posted. This led me to the question of- are you who you blog?
Imagine having a place where you can communicate without restrain. You can say anything and everything you want, both good and bad. For once, you can finally speak what's on your mind and convey your true and deepest feelings. And the only person who could stop you is yourself. And all that is possible with something we've probably grown familiar with: a weblog or better knows as a blog.
For the internet savvy, blogging is the happening thing to be doing. It gives new meaning to "daily journals" that are open for the world to read. It creates a pool of information for others to know the "going-ons" of their lives and what makes them tick.
Having a blog is just like owning a personal journal except that it is up in cyberspace, open for general viewing. Although one may argue that bloggers create for themselves a virtual identity or persona that is completely different from who they are in real life, can this argument be generalized as truth for all bloggers?
Finding solace in blogging
Look at the people in your surroundings; each has their own distinct personality and character. Some might be timid but there are those who dare to be bold. Hence, a blog provides bloggers, particularly those whom might not be able to muster enough guts to speak in public, a space where they can be who they are without putting a facade or dissect their words when they are in a crowd. According to Putnis&Petelin (1996, p. 297), the time, culture, and personal circumstances in which we live structure our attitudes and values and is reflected through our writings that explains the concept of intertextuality: that all texts contain explicit or implicit traces of other texts. Or as the literary theorist Bakhtin puts it: 'Words carry with them the places where they've been'(quoted in Faigley, 1986, p. 535), blogging is not about being a different person, but rather the blogosphere provides an avenue for one to express a part of him- just as art and music is a form of self-expression.
Bloggers may reiterate how they do not care about others' thoughts, after all, blogs are supposed to be their own. However, except journaling, all other forms of writing are catered to an audience. In the early days of blogging, comments were unheard of, cross-linking was rare and Times New Roman was king. Ironically, as programming developed, bloggers became shallower they sometimes equate other bloggers, with online personas to fulfil, as real friends.
We find bloggers creating alternate realities different from their own. Like realiy TV, blogging turns ordinary individuals into overnight celebrities.
No longer do bloggers solely express themselves but market themselves on websites that offer news, videos, music, photos, recipes and links to places besides the daily serving of jottings. The growing online presence of a younger generation that embraces self-gratification and music-cum-fashion, self-pitying themes is just rapidly increasing with time. Sadly, it shows how much we have drowned ourselves in blogging as the ultimate source of validation. We constantly try to define ourselves through work, intimacies, relationships and now, blogs. We change blog templates like skin, we are never satisfied until we're validated. We seek after acceptance from commenters, the number of hits we get in a day, who links us- we even Google our own names- it's never ending.
Reference:
Webpronews.com 2007, Google asked to reveal blogger identity [Online, accessed 29 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.webpronews.com/insiderreports/2007/03/22/google-asked-to-reveal-blogger-identity
Putnis, P & Petelin, R 1996, Professional communication: principles and applications, Prentice Hall, Sydney.
Imagine having a place where you can communicate without restrain. You can say anything and everything you want, both good and bad. For once, you can finally speak what's on your mind and convey your true and deepest feelings. And the only person who could stop you is yourself. And all that is possible with something we've probably grown familiar with: a weblog or better knows as a blog.
For the internet savvy, blogging is the happening thing to be doing. It gives new meaning to "daily journals" that are open for the world to read. It creates a pool of information for others to know the "going-ons" of their lives and what makes them tick.
Having a blog is just like owning a personal journal except that it is up in cyberspace, open for general viewing. Although one may argue that bloggers create for themselves a virtual identity or persona that is completely different from who they are in real life, can this argument be generalized as truth for all bloggers?
Finding solace in blogging
Look at the people in your surroundings; each has their own distinct personality and character. Some might be timid but there are those who dare to be bold. Hence, a blog provides bloggers, particularly those whom might not be able to muster enough guts to speak in public, a space where they can be who they are without putting a facade or dissect their words when they are in a crowd. According to Putnis&Petelin (1996, p. 297), the time, culture, and personal circumstances in which we live structure our attitudes and values and is reflected through our writings that explains the concept of intertextuality: that all texts contain explicit or implicit traces of other texts. Or as the literary theorist Bakhtin puts it: 'Words carry with them the places where they've been'(quoted in Faigley, 1986, p. 535), blogging is not about being a different person, but rather the blogosphere provides an avenue for one to express a part of him- just as art and music is a form of self-expression.
Bloggers may reiterate how they do not care about others' thoughts, after all, blogs are supposed to be their own. However, except journaling, all other forms of writing are catered to an audience. In the early days of blogging, comments were unheard of, cross-linking was rare and Times New Roman was king. Ironically, as programming developed, bloggers became shallower they sometimes equate other bloggers, with online personas to fulfil, as real friends.
We find bloggers creating alternate realities different from their own. Like realiy TV, blogging turns ordinary individuals into overnight celebrities.
No longer do bloggers solely express themselves but market themselves on websites that offer news, videos, music, photos, recipes and links to places besides the daily serving of jottings. The growing online presence of a younger generation that embraces self-gratification and music-cum-fashion, self-pitying themes is just rapidly increasing with time. Sadly, it shows how much we have drowned ourselves in blogging as the ultimate source of validation. We constantly try to define ourselves through work, intimacies, relationships and now, blogs. We change blog templates like skin, we are never satisfied until we're validated. We seek after acceptance from commenters, the number of hits we get in a day, who links us- we even Google our own names- it's never ending.
Reference:
Webpronews.com 2007, Google asked to reveal blogger identity [Online, accessed 29 Oct. 2007].
URL: http://www.webpronews.com/insiderreports/2007/03/22/google-asked-to-reveal-blogger-identity
Putnis, P & Petelin, R 1996, Professional communication: principles and applications, Prentice Hall, Sydney.
Friday, October 26, 2007
A pinch of salt and pepper: Tasteful and purposeful writings
To a certain extent, I had believed in life that blogging would be kept to the journalling of crushes, frustrations and joys in a person's everyday life. However, times have rapidly changed and I now find myself relying on credible blogs as an information source whilst even purchasing apparels off some.
:: Purpose
Unlike random entry bloggings, this blog will discuss on certain issues pertaining to the Internet in both the local and international scene, which in my opinion is vital for communication students, priorly, to understand and to be able to analyze similar issues in the future.
:: Audience
The primary audience of this blog would be communication students that have a need to be updated with media issues for information purposes. Secondarily, this blog caters to those who are interested in keeping themselves in the loop of Internet issues or to those who are just up for a good and easy read!
:: Purpose
Unlike random entry bloggings, this blog will discuss on certain issues pertaining to the Internet in both the local and international scene, which in my opinion is vital for communication students, priorly, to understand and to be able to analyze similar issues in the future.
:: Audience
The primary audience of this blog would be communication students that have a need to be updated with media issues for information purposes. Secondarily, this blog caters to those who are interested in keeping themselves in the loop of Internet issues or to those who are just up for a good and easy read!
The "B" word
...BLOGs
The term “weblog” was first used by Jorn Barger on his Robot Wisdom website in 1997 (Blood, 2000) and is now used to describe personal websites that offer “frequently updated observations, news, headlines, commentary, recommended links or diary entries, generally chronologically organized.”
Why blog?
“Why do you blog? What motivates you to write every single day?” Ask this question to any bloggers and they will share a variety of reasons- some do it for sharing opinions, for the love of writing, for money and then there are souls who blog because everyone else around them is doing it. However, on a general note, blogging creates a platform for users around the world to share their private thoughts, opinions and so forth in cyberspace- that allows an option for anonymity as well.
Times have changed and blogs are no longer just confined to regular postings and nothing more. Instead, service providers have found a way to “reward” bloggers with cash by posting relevant advertisements alongside their blog entries to generate revenue with every visit made to the site by others, which also motivates people to blog.
Blogging: The current phenomenon
Over the past years, blogging has evolved from crude and blunt Internet ramblings, technical or inspired dialogues to a diverse and creative web phenomenon capable of calling the world’s media to scrutiny, and is no longer confined to the province of diarists but increasingly becoming a platform for industry opportunities.
Blogs are used to market products and services through the online advertising tools that reach out to a very wide audience, locally and internationally. Those days, marketing strategies were tied down to paper and ink and word-of-mouth. However, online advertising now caters to many worldwide, with the advantage of allowing quick editing to and immediate customer feedback to take place.
The abundance of blog types!
With a quick search online, we can find ourselves a list of blog types, and each differs in the way the content is delivered or written.
Segregated by Media, the blog types are as the following (Wikipedia, 2007):
:: Vlog
:: Linklog
:: Sketchblog
:: Photoblog
:: Tumblelogs
Some blogs focus on particular subjects, such as (Wikipedia, 2007):
:: Political blogs
:: Travel blogs
:: Fashion blogs
:: Project blogs
:: Niche blogs
:: Dreamlogs
Blogging communities
With blogs categorized by topics and interests, blogging communities are inevitably formed through them. According to Wikipedia (2007), a community is a social group sharing an environment, normally with shared interests. Online users that share the same interest are able to connect and communicate with one another through blogging with the availability of links and so forth. These communities will stay in touch and contribute ideas and comments to one another through the blogs; thus, functioning as a common ground for those people to gather according to their interests.
Print designing VS Online designing
As mentioned by Nielsen (2007), people read 25 percent slower online and therefore, the contents presented online has to be half as short in comparison to that of print materials. Also, to make it easier for people to grasp a story, it would be better to have accompanying visuals that would explain the text as Schriver says “Most of the time, prose and graphics are integrated as part of the body text in order to help users represent the content.”
Besides that, sub-headings and appropriate typography would help reflect and develop the meaning of words as mentioned by Putnis&Petelin (1996), that “optimum legibility for paper documents as the product of the relationship between the style of the letter form (the typeface or font), the size of the letters, the length of the line and the amount of white space between the lines. Proper designing would help create reading paths for readers and make the text more memorable for them too.
Reference:
Blood, R. 2000, Weblogs: a history and perspective. Rebecca's pocket [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://www.rebeccablood.net/essays/weblog_history.html
Nielsen, J 2007, Writing for Web [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://www.sun.com/980713/webwriting/.
Putnis, P & Petelin, R 1996, Professional communication: principles and applications, Prentice Hall, Sydney.
Wikipedia 2007, Blog Types [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blogs
Wikipedia 2007, Define Community [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community
The term “weblog” was first used by Jorn Barger on his Robot Wisdom website in 1997 (Blood, 2000) and is now used to describe personal websites that offer “frequently updated observations, news, headlines, commentary, recommended links or diary entries, generally chronologically organized.”
Why blog?
“Why do you blog? What motivates you to write every single day?” Ask this question to any bloggers and they will share a variety of reasons- some do it for sharing opinions, for the love of writing, for money and then there are souls who blog because everyone else around them is doing it. However, on a general note, blogging creates a platform for users around the world to share their private thoughts, opinions and so forth in cyberspace- that allows an option for anonymity as well.
Times have changed and blogs are no longer just confined to regular postings and nothing more. Instead, service providers have found a way to “reward” bloggers with cash by posting relevant advertisements alongside their blog entries to generate revenue with every visit made to the site by others, which also motivates people to blog.
Blogging: The current phenomenon
Over the past years, blogging has evolved from crude and blunt Internet ramblings, technical or inspired dialogues to a diverse and creative web phenomenon capable of calling the world’s media to scrutiny, and is no longer confined to the province of diarists but increasingly becoming a platform for industry opportunities.
Blogs are used to market products and services through the online advertising tools that reach out to a very wide audience, locally and internationally. Those days, marketing strategies were tied down to paper and ink and word-of-mouth. However, online advertising now caters to many worldwide, with the advantage of allowing quick editing to and immediate customer feedback to take place.
The abundance of blog types!
With a quick search online, we can find ourselves a list of blog types, and each differs in the way the content is delivered or written.
Segregated by Media, the blog types are as the following (Wikipedia, 2007):
:: Vlog
:: Linklog
:: Sketchblog
:: Photoblog
:: Tumblelogs
Some blogs focus on particular subjects, such as (Wikipedia, 2007):
:: Political blogs
:: Travel blogs
:: Fashion blogs
:: Project blogs
:: Niche blogs
:: Dreamlogs
Blogging communities
With blogs categorized by topics and interests, blogging communities are inevitably formed through them. According to Wikipedia (2007), a community is a social group sharing an environment, normally with shared interests. Online users that share the same interest are able to connect and communicate with one another through blogging with the availability of links and so forth. These communities will stay in touch and contribute ideas and comments to one another through the blogs; thus, functioning as a common ground for those people to gather according to their interests.
Print designing VS Online designing
As mentioned by Nielsen (2007), people read 25 percent slower online and therefore, the contents presented online has to be half as short in comparison to that of print materials. Also, to make it easier for people to grasp a story, it would be better to have accompanying visuals that would explain the text as Schriver says “Most of the time, prose and graphics are integrated as part of the body text in order to help users represent the content.”
Besides that, sub-headings and appropriate typography would help reflect and develop the meaning of words as mentioned by Putnis&Petelin (1996), that “optimum legibility for paper documents as the product of the relationship between the style of the letter form (the typeface or font), the size of the letters, the length of the line and the amount of white space between the lines. Proper designing would help create reading paths for readers and make the text more memorable for them too.
Reference:
Blood, R. 2000, Weblogs: a history and perspective. Rebecca's pocket [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://www.rebeccablood.net/essays/weblog_history.html
Nielsen, J 2007, Writing for Web [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://www.sun.com/980713/webwriting/.
Putnis, P & Petelin, R 1996, Professional communication: principles and applications, Prentice Hall, Sydney.
Wikipedia 2007, Blog Types [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blogs
Wikipedia 2007, Define Community [Online, accessed 25 Oct. 2007]
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community
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