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Hey Sweeeerables. I hope everyone is well. Pheeew it has been a very hectic week hey, with tests, assignments and everything else in between. I really cant wait for the year to end. I have really had it hey.
I only started blogging a week ago, and OH MY WORD - I am super hooked. I must say that I really enjoy blogging and I think it is a really interesting and dynamic social platform to participate in and be a part of. I have learned so much and I am excited to share my personal top five tips for public relations student bloggers.
The first thing that I learnt about blogging is that you really need to pay attention to your grammar and spelling . As much as blogging can be informal and a platform where you can express your view and opinions, it is also a reflection of the type of person that you are. PR is all about writing so you must ensure that it is on point.
The second thing that I learned is that it is important to cite and source any information that is not originally yours. This includes pictures, audio, videos etc. The last thing you want is to be sued for plagiarism by someone halfway through the world that you do not even know and have your name discredited before you even start your career.
Thirdly, I learned that it is essential that you reply to other people's comments on your blog. This will help you in building a relationship with your audience and also confirming to them that you are not a robot.
Blogging can really help you build your profile as a public relation student, and that is the fourth thing that I have learned. Blogging is a great platform for you to showcase your writing skills as a student and can also work to your advantage with your future employers.
Most importantly, blogging is FUN, FUN, FUN. When you enjoy it, you are sure to come up and compose the best interesting and informative posts. So get creative and get blogging sweeerables :)
Blogging can be a doting task at first but once you get a hang of it, it actually fun and you can enjoy it if you want to learn. I love all your tips, I think they are relevant to our profession. As PR student it important to pay attention to details, and Blogging helps you with that. Thank you :-) Fifi
ReplyDeleteHey Nomfundo, im glad you love the tips and I hope everyone will too. I assure you that if all public relations students utilize these tips, they will have super awesome blogs.
DeleteI totally agree with you that once you start blogging you become so hooked and actually enjoy it and talk about it all the time.The tips you have highlighted are on point and speaks the truth in which it is very important in our industry because a lot of times we will be writing and even writing more,so therefore one needs to understand and know on the effective PR writing!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Dee, I am glad you also agree and yes it is important to remember that PR is all about writing, writing and more writing, and blogging is just the way to go. Not only will you be practicing your writing skills but you will be having fun while you at it :-)
ReplyDeleteAgree. Blogging is fun and improves writing skills as well. I could spend the whole day blogging if I could. I love blogging :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Nkosazana thank you for commenting.
Delete#blogging is fun :)
i agree with you kefilwe blogging is fun i really enjoy it alot and it does improve your writing skills
ReplyDeleteIt really does improve your writing skills and you have fun while you at it too.
Deleteblogging is now my box of thoughts. I found love
ReplyDeleteWow Lebo that is really nice to know. I'm glad to know that.
DeleteI agree with you it is important to reply on the comments as much as you want people to comment on your blog you need to interact with them this shows that you do understand what we mean by social media and do to always acknowledge peoples work
ReplyDeleteHi Zinhle. That is actually true. Blogging is about keeping the conversation going and interactions. Thank you for commenting and I will definitely comment on your blog as well :-)
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