Web Writing

junior / middle level education / web writing

[ros-sha16]

Pivot Guide Feedback

This is one of my style rules for my guide. Do you think this would be considered a good style rule? I am concerned that it more so relates to the content not the style or grammar. Should I change it to something different?

[jdombach]

I think this is a strong rule! I think guiding the audience on the word choice to use is part of the style. Making sure responses aren't too in depth and add more fuel to the fire. I think this is specific enough to guide the intern but not too specific that it only fits one situation!

[ros-sha16]

Design Project Feedback

This is a part of my design project part 1. I am describing my audience for my tv show. I am wondering if this is too vague and if I should add more detail into the audience? My audience is pretty wide in range of gender that age and interest are the big factors in my audience.

[jdombach]

Yes! I think this is a good description and will allow you to think about the language fans would use when they are angry that show what the show is about. I think while detail is nice I don't know how much more you could add since the audience is so large!

[jdombach]

Good Design

I think the iPhone is an example of good design and is something so many people use everyday. I think this is a good design because it is so small and sleek that people can put it in their pocket and just hold it in their hand. Even though it is small it carries so much information and can be used for so many different things. The iPhone is also a design that continues to be improved and come out with new models.

[jdombach]

Pivoting Guide Feedback

This is a portion from my Web Writing Pivoting Guide. I am wondering if placing my example tweet here is okay for the design and flow? Above is one of my tips and below if an explanation of the tweet. I don't want my examples to be out of place and not fit the rest of the guide so I am wondering if this fits in the guide!

[jdombach]

write a style rule for creating a TikTok video, how does this help attract followers?

When creating a TikTok make sure there is always something happening in the video. Catch the audience's attention with a strong hook and then make sure there aren't blank portions of your video where nothing in the video is moving or there is silence! The audience of TikTok can scroll the second they lose interest to another video so make sure you keep viewers engaged. And if you are making a video based on an idea someone else shared try and give them credit so people know where it originated from.

[jdombach]

explain the appeal of long youtube videos (10+ minutes), why do viewers watch? How do the creators make choices to engage the audience? 

The appeal of longer youtube videos is that more can happen within a long video, especially compared to the short form content on TikTok and Instagram. In lifestyle videos creators are able to share what is happening in their day and give their views a bigger insight into their life. Learning videos are able to better explain concepts because they have the time to go in depth and share examples. Crafts and DIY channels are able to share ideas and the steps for viewers to follow along and create. Gaming videos are able to show a longer game and the strategy and things that happen during the game. There are so many different videos on Youtube but most creators make their content engaging by knowing their audience and type of content. The Youtubers that create longer content know to talk about information to help keep the audience's attention. The creators that create lifestyle videos know when to sit down and talk and when to show montages.

[jdombach]

write a style rule for writing a short tumblr post - based on what you know so far, what is a key rule for getting notices?

One style rule for short tumblr posts is to be concise. Use words that can be understood by many to catch their attention and learn what your post is about quickly. If you use words that only a select group of people would understand, those who come by the post and see something they don't understand they are more likely to continue scrolling and look at another post. This should be consistent with your other posts. So, keep your post easily understandable and get to the main point quickly!

[jdombach]

Design Project Feedback

Here is a portion of my design project. I am wondering if this would be a sufficient reason for the cancelation as a fan? I feel like usually companies don't share the specifics of the reason behind a show being cancelled. So this was one of the responses I had to try and give part of a reasoning.

[jdombach]

explain the appeal of long podcasts (20+ minutes), why do audiences listen? How do the creators make choices to engage the audience?

The audience listens because they are interested. I think the thing people like about the longer form is that the episode builds on itself. The hosts can begin with an introduction and start with light hearted segments or talking about what is happening around the world, in their life or something they're seeing. Then since there is time then they can begin talking about the subject they want to. They are able to give advice and share stories pertaining to the advice. They can share information and give the details of how the things work and explain what niche vocabulary means. Since the longer form has more time it allows the podcast to include more information!

[jdombach]

share an example of your favorite television show or movie - how does that show/movie help you work through this project and understand angry fandom?

One of my favorite shows is Survivor! This helps me in thinking about this project because it is an example of a competition show. Initially when I read through this project I was thinking of the show as a drama or written show, but as I thought of my favorite shows I was thinking how so many shows are reality shows or competition shows. I think this changes how people will show their frustration because instead of the plot not being furthered there is just no more new competitors and challenges.

[chaicoughskii4093-deactivated20]

HTWG

This is a section of my HTWG focused on content strategy. Is this too much information on one page? Does the picture distract from the overall message of the slide?

[jdombach]

I don't think this is too much information. I think the bullet points are helpful to separate your two points. I do like the picture and think it helps the message. I wonder if it would fit the page better if you found an image of a lightbulb without the background or removed the background of this picture? I do think the picture helps make the page visually appealing.

[elliotwrit318]

HTWG

For my how to write guide I am working on adding more graphics. I an wondering if this graphic is useful with the given context. I want creators to be mindful of the times to post that will receive the most engagement with their content.

[jdombach]

I think this is a very useful graphic and can be something creators continue to reference back to for help. I also think the color is helpful to make your guide more visually appealing!

[jdombach]

what helps you get into a writing mindset? why?

I think having a plan helps me get into a writing mindset. Writing is not my strong suite so without a plan I feel overwhelmed and lost. Having a plan or guide helps me know what to do. Also using music helps me focus and get into the writing mindset. It keeps me from talking to people around me or becoming distracted with other things.

[chaicoughskii4093-deactivated20]

content analysis project

This is part of my content analysis project where I define who the audience that I am creating this project is for. I am trying to be concise since my audience is content creators, but do you think I should add some more detail? Or maybe an image to help convey my ideas?

[jdombach]

I really like how you bold the important words. I think it helps keep your content focused! As for the audience I think what you have works but you could maybe be more specific by sharing what the creators intent is in their use of Instagram. Some creators like to share their music, some want to meet other people, some want to sell a service or promote their work. So maybe that could be more detail, but these creators may also be using Instagram for all of these things so you may not be able to become more detailed.

[ros-sha16]

How to Write Guide Feedback 2

This is one of my examples for one of my tips/tricks. Do you think it is noticable that it is an example? Or should I add something to make it noticable that it is an example? I have already changed the font and bolded it, but should I make it a different color? So my audience can easily see it?

[jdombach]

I think what you have would work! I also think it might catch your audiences attention by just having the heading say "Example" or "Example of Video". Having just a short title may help in making this its own section, but I do think this work as well because of your description.

[jdombach]

HTWG Sample

This is one portion of my how to write guide. I created my guide as an infographic. I am wondering if the break in pages will be too distracting or if it takes away from this being one cohesive guide? I have the tips and tricks on the first section and my sample content on the second.

[jdombach]

Content Analysis Sample

This is a portion of my content analysis. I am wondering if showing my data this way is okay? I want my audience to be able to see all the data and see the table I used as a whole but I don't want it to be too much to look at.