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Using a Blog pre-assessment

1. In your own words, define what you think a blog is:

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2. List five blog platforms that are appropriate to use in a professional setting:

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3. Which of the following would be an appropriate blog NAME?
a. Mr Smiths opinions
b. ~*Mr Smithz thoughts*~
c. Mr. Smiths Creative Space
d. Smith


4. List topics that your blog could potentially focus on (be professional):
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5. Provide an example of a domain name: ___________________________






 6. Looking at the image below, what would you select to help create the design and customization of
your blog:

7. Should you provide resources on your blog? If so, what kind?

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8. Circle an appropriate themed blog homepage:

9. Are blogs free? Do you have to pay for them? Explain:

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10. Whats the difference between a hosted blog and a self-hosted blog?






11. Select the most reliable sources you could provide on your blog to suggest for readers:
a. https://www.wikipedia.org/
b. https://scholar.google.com/
c. https://www.nasa.gov/
d. https://blogbasics.com/what-is-a-blog/
e. https://libraries.towson.edu/