Blog topics

Part 1: Select a blog topic from the list provided below. Consider your own knowledge and interest in the topic. Consider your ability to craft a worthwhile blog post using the three-step process for successful blogging outlined in Chapter 8. Blog topics • Review a current business book • Compare two TED Talks on the topic of business • Provide editorial commentary on a current, debatable business issue • Provide biographical information on an influential business leader • Reflect on a previous business course • Explain a business process • Recount an engaging team building activity • Describe a workplace conflict that ended with a positive outcome Part 2: Develop a three-to-five-paragraph blog post based on the blog topic that you selected. Review the Writing Strategies for Social Media (seven key points) outlined in Chapter 8 to analyze your blog post. The email should adhere to the following criteria: • Include a compelling headline. • Provide original and well-developed content. Do not copy another authors blog post. • Give credit to the original source when providing supporting information. • Demonstrate an understanding of content curation by effectively sharing one useful link to an article or video. • Provide insight into your character and associations. • Make the purpose of your post clear to the reader. • Proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation and content errors. Evaluate your blog post for the use of authentic voice, correct grammar, correct spelling, complete paragraphs, a compelling headline, an introduction that catches the reader’s attention and proper word usage. Note: You are not publishing the blog post.        

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