BLOG FIVE ASSIGNMENT!!!!!!!!

For this assignment you will offer your perspective to classmates in ENG 101. First, note that you will click on your name below to find the blogs that need your comments. Follow the instructions provided below. Your main goal is to offer an overall evaluation of the blog, communicate what you believe to be their main ideas, and to provide helpful 'constructive criticism' for their revision process.

How do I leave a comment again?

Press the "No Comments" or "Comments" link at the end of their blog entry.
Consider pasting your response from Microsoft Word, or simply write in the box.
Fill out the web-bot verification boxes.

Must You Leave Feedback on Both Blogs?

Yes.You'll probably have to adapt your reaction and any possible suggestions.

What if someone else has already left a comment?

Leave yours too.

What if I don't know why they're writing?

A) Their blogs *should* explain what they're doing. If they don't, that's something for you to offer criticism about.
B) You're in the same class. Refresh yourself on our previous blog assignments.  

What is constructive criticism?

It's when you point out issues that need attention and offer suggestions for how to make the changes you propose.

What do I do? 

See the directions below. 

What if I have a question?

Email me!

Blog Comment Directions (from the text Tutoring Writing)

1. Open a general statement of assessment about the blog's relationship to the assignment. Be clear about which parts fulfill the assignment and which parts need improvement.
2. Present comments so the writer knows which problems with text are most important and which are of lesser importance.
3. Use comments primarily to call attention to strengths and weaknesses in the piece, and be clear about the precise points where they occur.
4. Don't feel obligated to do all the 'fixing.' Refrain from focusing on grammar unless it impedes your ability to understand the piece.
5. Write comments that are text-specific, and uniquely aimed at the blog and the writer.

Strategies

1. Pose at least two questions that ask for clarification or that seek other possible views or more information on the subject.
2. Let the writer know what specific lines, ideas, and stylistic touches you find pleasing.
3. When you make a specific, concrete suggestion for improvement, try couching it in a qualifier: "You might try..." or "Why don't you add..." or "Another way of writing the lead might be..."
4. If you notice a pattern of errors (incorrect use of commas, etc) comment on it in a global way at the end of the piece.

Names (Link One to Blog 1, Link Two to Blog 2)

Abraham, Abraham
Abarham, note that your first link is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Althea, Althea 

Andrea, Andrea  
Andrea, you have two revised blogs here. Your task to still KEEP giving revision suggestions!

Andreina, Andreina

Carolina, Carolina

Daouda, Daouda
Daouda, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Dennis, Dennis
Dennis, note that you're working with a revised blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Digna, Digna

Elane, Elane
Elane, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Erjon, Erjon
Erjon, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Jelly, Jelly

Jelly, note that two of your links are to an extra credit blog. Evaluate them accordingly: does they make sense? Could they be improved?

Jian Li, Jian Li

Kevin, Kevin
Kevin, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Mahanaj, Mahanaj
Mahanaj, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Naomi, Naomi
Naomi, you are working with a revision and an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Rashad, Rashad

RGJ, RGJ

RGJ, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?

Viku, Viku

Vince, Vince

Vince, note that one of your links is to an extra credit blog. Evaluate it accordingly: does it make sense? Could it be improved?