Rumford Writers » Questions http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org Writing about passions Tue, 26 May 2009 07:49:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Tips to Remember http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:35:14 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/tips-to-remember/ Blogging opens you up to a global audience.  Please remember these precautions:
  1.  NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give personal information (address, phone number, IM screen name, ect.) on your blog.  Never give your full name.
  2. You are writing to a global audience and everyone has the option to read your writing.
  3. You are writing for your local community.
  4. Never meet anyone you correspond with on-line.
  5. Don’t assume everything is true.  People lie about their identity or adjust their pictures.  
  6. Do not plagiarizing on your blog.  Give credit when credit is due. 
  7. Don’t link anything before reading it yourself.  Make sure it is appropriate.  
  8. Use language that is acceptable in the classroom.  Remember, you are writing to a global audiance.

The following information was used from blogging 101.

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  • The condition of being free of restraints.
  • Liberty of the person from slavery, detention, or oppression.
  • Political independence.
  • Exemption from the arbitrary exercise of authority in the performance of a specific action; civil liberty: freedom of assembly.
  • The right to unrestricted use; full access: was given the freedom of their research facilities.
  • The capacity to exercise choice; free will: We have the freedom to do as we please all afternoon.

Definitions were used from dictionary.com

    So, what does freedom mean to you?  How does this relate to you as a blogger?  Take the time to evaluate your definition of freedom and how it relates to you and the Internet.  Post your answer on your blog. However, personal comments are welcome.

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