02b-Posting to the Blog

When you post, remember to check the appropriate categories for that entry (Introductions, etc) using the box in the upper right of the posting area. Its especially important you check your name in the category box as well; otherwise, you may not get credit for your work and it will be much harder for the class to see what you have to say.

To make your posts, click on the New Post link in the blue area at the top right of the page. Then enter the title of your post (Assignment 2-14, the work discussed) and your name in the title box and your essay itself in the Posting box.

Adding/Revising an Existing Post

When you want to add to an existing post, go to that post and click | Edit | at the bottom of the post and then add what you want in the posting box. Remember to click Save so your changes appear. Also, make sure your name and the appropriate assignment are both checked in the categories list to the right of the page. Note that if you click Comment (the text will be No Comment if there are no comments yet) under your original posting, your additions will not be added to your earlier post. Commenting is a way of replying to a fellow student’s posting, not adding to your own. I will introduce this feature in class next Wed.

 

To find your posts, the easiest way is to click on your name under categories (in the lower right of the blog page) and then edit the post. If you have forgotten to categorize your posts, you can check the Uncategorized listing or read through the posts to find what you wrote. (Keep clicking on Older Entries at the bottom of the page(s) to find older posts). Checking the categories to begin with is a key element of the procedure so you can find what you have done easily. It’s also an essential step for you to receive credit for your work. It’s best to uncheck Uncategorized when you check your name and the assignment in the category listing on the post page so only uncategorized posts appear when you click on this link.