When I was reviewing my blog, there were a few things on the checklist that I had to fix up. One of these issues included using figures that were over 10 as spelled out and figures that were under 10 as numerals. I realised I made a few errors here and there throughout the blogs regarding this issue, so it was good to go back and check. Another issue I had was the length of my sentences. I am known to have too many thoughts and then I try and cram them into one sentence. This usually makes my sentences sound and look terrible. I tried my best to go through and shorten as many sentences as I could.
Blog review
After reviewing my blog using the blog writing checklist, I feel like I have done a good job on this assessment piece. I have worked very hard on each blog post and in trying to keep up every week with it. I found the entire assessment to be quite time consuming and difficult with a lot of work involved. From doing 10 blog posts with three activities to reviewing other people's blogs, I really became stressed out as I had many other assignments on top of this one. However, I came out on top and here I am writing my last blog! I finished all the requirements for the blog so nothing was missed out. I think my blog's layout is very clean and easy to read. I have used bright colours and funky fonts in certain places to gain attention, but I kept the body of the blogs very simple in regards to font and colour. Ames (2014) explains that colour can be used to add impact. I have done this to bring attention to my blog. With every blogpost, I added usually one to three photos that are relevant to the topic so I eliminated any white space. Ames (2014) explains that photos should be used consistently with the message and should have a purpose. Overall, I think I have done a good job on the entire assessment and fingers crossed that my hard work will be duly noted.
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| Source: Keep Calm, 2015 |
Website review
The website I reviewed can be found here.
https://www.zoella.co.uk
This website is a blog run by a British beauty blogger. Zoe Sugg (known as Zoella) uploads posts related to beauty, fashion and lifestyle. The layout of her blog is very simple and she has used a quirky font for her heading which is 'Zoella'. Ames (2014) explains that the purpose of photos and graphics is to support the message and gain attention of the reader. Sugg evidently does this in her posts, as the majority of her blog is made up of photos.
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| The homepage |
A really interesting component of her blog is the changing pictures on the homepage. Every second, the pictures and heading will change to a new one, similar to a GIF. Sugg has used a very plain background behind the photos which is the colour white. Her font for her blog posts is just a standard font that is easy to read and understand.
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| What a blog post looks like |
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| Browsing through blog posts |
References:
Ames, K 2014, Study guide lesson 10 - impact of design and structure, course notes, COMM11007: Media Writing, CQUniversity e-courses.
Keep Calm 2015, I made it, digital image, viewed 9 September 2015, www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk
Ames, K 2014, Study guide lesson 10 - impact of design and structure, course notes, COMM11007: Media Writing, CQUniversity e-courses.
Keep Calm 2015, I made it, digital image, viewed 9 September 2015, www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk
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ReplyDeleteIt appears that you have put together a really great piece of work in the form of this blog. The amount of work you have put into it is really awesome, I have enjoyed your style of writing because it is good and I think you will be a great media writer one day, if not already. I only picked up one grammatical error, in the first sentence of the website review is a full stop mid sentence right after Zoe, shouldn't that be a comma or nothing at all.
ReplyDeleteWe are at the end of our blogs, YAY! Superb effort Yasmine, you have continued to keep your work at an excellent level. You have written a great post this week and you have put lots of effort and time to complete all your blog posts.
ReplyDeleteSome overall feedback would be to have one more read through and eliminate all the grammatical and spelling errors (there is only a small amount). That’s my only main feedback because your blog is really good! I commend you on your efforts and good luck :)
Hey Yas I believe you have done a fantastic job on the design and structure of your blog. You must be feeling great to be all finished and be able to move on with other subjects.I suggest just make someone else read over your work and than i believe it is perfect. I think the website you have chosen is a great example of design welL done!.
ReplyDeleteI am super impressed with how you have set out your blog (it makes mine look messy in comparison). You write in a detailed and professional manner with no waffling on in sight. Super Job!
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