Submitting Websites to Directories
A while back, we created a list of some fantastic websites that can help you with your writing and research. Scan through the list to see if any of them appeal to you!
If you find an amazing website on a topic that interests you, visit their page on the site listed above and click "Submit Website". This will make sure they get indexed by search engines and other directories. Sharing your favorite websites is a great way to give people exactly what they’re looking for!
Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled " 10 Popular Types of Fiction".
How do we classify fiction? What are some popular types? Why do we like certain genres? This post will provide all the answers. It will also include links to a list of each type of fiction mentioned. Your post should be at least 500 words, excluding links and quotes, and be written in an easy-to-read manner.
You will need to provide at least 2-3 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.) in this group. This group should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "How Do You Know If a Book Is Good?."
Writers aren't the only ones who have a hard time knowing if their work is good or not. Everyone has a tough time coming up with that definitive "good" answer. The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to a list titled "Common Middle School Writing Mistakes."
Middle schoolers are very advanced in writing, but this doesn't mean that they know everything about it! Middle schoolers are constantly learning new mistakes and making improvements on old ones. The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to a list titled "Common High School Writing Mistakes. High school students can do a lot of things well, but like middle school students, they still need to learn from their mistakes. The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to a list titled "Common College Writing Mistakes."
College is the perfect place to make those painful mistakes so that you know how to avoid them later on! This list will provide ways that college students can avoid these mistakes when they become professionals. The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to a list titled "Common Creative Writing Mistakes."
Writers can make some pretty silly errors when they're writing their stories! The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Write an introduction to a list titled "Common Grammar Mistakes."
Any writer can make grammar mistakes! Whether it's the awkward sentence structure or adjectives used incorrectly, there are many mistakes that can be made. The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
A professional author has been traveling around the country talking about his books and his career. He is also giving out signed copies of his latest book to anyone who asks. He has agreed to travel from town to town and give a speech on a topic that is of interest to the people he is visiting.
The author will be giving a talk on "How One Gets Published." Topics that he could cover include:
-How does one get an agent?
-What does an agent look for in a book?
-What are the different types of agents? What are the differences among them?
-What do you need in order to find an agent that fits your needs and qualifications? (e.g., time, money, etc.?)
-What is a book proposal? How can I write one?
-What makes a good book proposal? What should it include?
-What are the different ways to get published? (e.g. self-publish, trade publishing, independent publishing.)
The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 6.
Research a famous author and one of their works. Include quotes and images that relate to the work in your article titled "Teacher: A Novel".
Teacher is a novel written by John Grisham that was released in 2005. It was Grisham's first venture into the young adult market. This novel is about a teenager who, after being hit by a car, can see into other people's minds by touching them. Her teacher, Mrs. Rosenberg, wants to use this ability to make the world a better place. The student finds herself in the middle of many situations where she must decide what is right and what is wrong.
The article should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 2 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The article should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 7.
Conclusion
This is the final assignment of the course. Combine all of the resources that you have researched and written in the previous assignments into a well-rounded list titled "Youth Media & Technology for Education." The list should include at least 10 types of tools, procedures or strategies (e.g., blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc.) that educators can use to help enhance learning and motivate students.
The list should be at least 500 words, excluding links, quotations and bolded/italicized text. It should be written in an easy-to-read manner and include at least 4 resources (blog posts, articles, etc.). The list should be completed by the Wednesday of Week 8.