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Create a
​Blog Post

What is a Blog?
"A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page". Wikipedia

​
Features of a Blog Post:
  • Short (A blog can be very few words with an image...or 300 words...or more
    but 
    Internet readers have short attention spans, so blogs tend to be SHORT)
  • One topic or idea ​

Parts of a Blog:
  1. An attention-grabbing headline
  2. A captivating lead paragraph  
  3. Interesting supporting info 
  4. A call-to-action and pathway to act

Steps to Write a Blog Post:
  1. Choose a topic
  2. Write a headline: Tip: Start with a quote, a question, or a bold, statement.
  3. Write the lead paragraph.
  4. Add a few interesting points and supporting info.
  5. Write your call-to-action and include clear next steps and any info needed to take action.
    Tip: Invite readers to answer a question, do research, leave a comment, or share the post. 
  6. Reread your blog post - Proofread for proper spelling and punctuation.
    Tip: Be sure to fact-check and avoid copyright issues and plagiarism.
  7. Edit and revise.
  8. Add an image.
  9. ​Submit for review and publish​​.
Click the video here to learn more:

    Take the quick BLOG POLL below:

Submit
Types of Blog Posts: 
​There are many kinds of blogs. Check out the samples below.
  • How-to
  • List
  • News
  • Interview
  • Review
  • Personal
  • Explanation
  •  Image-based​
​If you have blogs you like, send your recommendations to add to the list by emailing them for consideration to info@communitylearningnetwork.org.

Give It A Try - Create a Blog Post of Your Own

Follow the guidelines below to create a blog post of your own.
1. Choose A Topic:
Pick a topic you are interested in or a topic others might be interested in

2. Title:
Write a headline for the top of your blog post.
Tip: How can you make the headline interesting or attention-grabbing?
2.Plan:  Outline the information you want to include:​
Include interesting points and important information or reflections.
​
3. Write: Review your planning notes above and use them to write your blog post.
Tips: What questions, quotes, or interesting facts can you add to your blog post?

4. Call-to-Action: 
At the end of your blog post, write your call-to-action.
What do you want your readers to DO?

Include clear direction and any info needed for next steps.
Tip: For example, invite readers to do their own research,
answer a question, leave a comment, or share the post. 


5. Edit and revise: 
Reread your blog post, check your facts, proofread for proper spelling and punctuation.

6. Add an image:
Think about what image you could add to make this post more interesting.
Tip: Add a logo, photo, or drawing. Include the name and link of the source
(and confirm you have permission to use it)

​
7. Submit for review and possible publication.
CommUNITY Learning Network (CLN) will review blog posts and share posts approved with the public through the CLN website and community partner websites.
Submit your blog post for review and consideration for possible publication by emailing info@communitylearningnetwork.org 

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  • Home
    • About
    • Circle of Support
    • Interns >
      • Fly-In Intern Program
    • CommUNITY Educators
    • Annual Update
    • Investors for Good
    • In the News
  • Learn
    • Digital Learning >
      • Make a Website
      • Blog Post basics
      • Digital Business Card
      • Digital Photo Basics
      • Digital Detectives
      • Snap Camera
      • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Learn and Use GIS >
      • ArcGIS Competition
      • GIS Careers
      • Indigenous Mapping
      • GIS NM Highlights
    • Real-Life Learning >
      • WPI Project Based Learning
      • NM Career Academy >
        • Native Career Profiles
      • Youth Ambassadors
    • Service Learning >
      • Photo Gallery
  • Connect
    • www.broadbandfornewmexico.org
    • Digital Equity in New Mexico
    • NM Homework Gap Team
    • Hotspots
    • Broadband-Spotlight
    • Connection Check
    • Connectivity Survey >
      • Survey Outreach Tips
    • Tribal Libraries
    • Digital Literacy
  • Nurture
    • Seed Advocacy
    • La Escuela del Agua
    • Native American Network
    • Indigi-Genius
    • Buena Gente
    • Love Where We Live
  • Mobilize
    • Tech
  • Gallery for Good
    • commUNITY voices
    • Crazy Hair Day Literacy Campaign
    • Global Entrepreneurship Week >
      • GEW Archive
    • History through Music
    • Human Reunion
    • Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2017
    • Interfaith Dialogue
    • Internet Society New Mexico Chapter
    • Guadalupe Project >
      • Guadalupe Improvements
      • Guadalupe Business Association
      • Guadalupe Street Reconstruction
    • Jicarilla Apache Youth FilmFest
    • LISTO for Teachers
    • Native Artists Panel
    • Film Prize Jr NM
    • Pandemic Response >
      • CommUNITY Relief
      • PPE Donations
      • Right Relations Fund
      • Spread Some Sunshine
      • ITDRC Project Connect
      • commUNITY rocks
      • Pandemic Projects Spotlight
    • SWAIA Project
    • Pueblo Connect
    • San Francisco Street Project
    • SEED: Climate Change Resilience
    • StartUp Generation
    • Storm Cloud Media >
      • AS TEMPERATURES RISE
      • MONEY & LIFE
    • TDK Learning Community
    • Walk in Beauty...Again Documentary Film
    • Water Matters >
      • ATLAS Youth Water Ambasadors
  • CLN Blog
  • Donate
  • Contact
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