THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOG

BEL 492 : PRESENTATION SKILLSTHE ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOGPREPARED FOR : ASSOC. PROF. HJ SAABAN B HJ SALIM BY : FATIN NAJIHA BT MOHD NAPIAH 2008743521 BBHR3A 24 MARCH

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS1.0 In Class Activities 2.0 Introduction 2.1 Title 2.2 Reason of choosing the title 2.3 General purpose 2.4 Specific purpose 2.5 Main ideas 2.5.1 Definition of blog 2.5.2 Reason of blogging 2.5.3 Types of blog 2.5.4 Advantages of using a blog 2.5.5 Disadvantages of using a blog 3.0 Body 3.1 Definition of blog 3.2 Reason of blogging 3.3 Types of blog 3.4 Advantages of using a blog 3.5 Disadvantages of using a blog 4.0 Conclusion References Evaluation Form

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1.0 IN CLASS ACTIVITIESW EEK1 2

DATES28/12/08-4/1/09 5/1-11/1/09

ACTIVITIESRegister at UiTM as a Degree student 6/1 : Closing ceremony of Minggu Pemantapan Siswa

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2.0 INTRODUCTION2.1 Title : The advantages and disadvantages of using a blog

2.2 Reason of choosing the title because: > I am interested in blog because I have a lot of friends who are actively involve in blogging.

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOG > We can share a lot of things such as ideas, hobby, interest, business, and almost anything in blog > But still, certain people did not aware of consequences arise from the freedom of sharing the thought and interest > It is important for each person having a blog in order to be more 2.3 General purpose : To inform 2.4 Specific purpose : To inform the audience on the advantages and disadvantages of using a blog 2.5 Main purpose: 2.51 Definition of blog 2.5.2 Reason of blogging 2.5.3 Types of blog 2.5.4 Advantages of using a blog 2.5.5 Disadvantages of using a blog

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3.0 BODY3.1 Definition3.1.1 Wikipedia (2000) : A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOG "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. 3.1.2 Matisse Enzer (2007) : A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is blogging and someone who keeps a blog is a blogger. Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog are almost always arranged in chronological order with the most recent additions featured most prominently.

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3.2 Reason of blogging3.2.1 Chris Garrett (2008), list the reasons of people blogging with this survey results.

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Why do you blog? For pleasure To promote my own business I make money from my blog For my employer I get paid to blog

Count 414 299 60 40 34

3.3 Types of blog3.3.1 Personal Blogs Wikipedia (2000), an ongoing diary or commentary by an individual, is the traditional, most common blog. Personal bloggers usually take pride in their blog posts, even if their blog is never read by anyone but them. A type of personal blog is referred to as microblogging, which is extremely detailed blogging as it seeks to capture a moment in time. 3.3.2 Corporate Blogs Wikipedia (2000), a blog can be private, as in most cases, or it can be for business purposes. Blogs, either used internally to enhance the

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BLOG communication and culture in a corporation or externally for marketing, branding, or public relations purpose are called corporate blogs.

4 3.3.3 Question Blogs Wikipedia (2000), it is a type of blog that answer questions. Questions can be submitted in the form of a submittal form, or through email or other means such as telephone or VOIP. Qlogs can be used to display shownotes from podcasts or the means of conveying information through the internet.

3.4 Advantages of using a blog3.4.1 Creation of community Christopher Heng (2005), said that if you use a blogging software, your visitors would be able to give their comments and interact with each other under each article you write. For some people, this is a significant advantage, since you can create a community of people around your site who will revisit your site regularly for updates. This loyal following also helps to break your sites dependence on search engines to send traffic.

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5 2.4.2 Therapeutic benefit Wikipedia (2000), states that scientists have long known the therapeutic benefits of writing about personal experiences. Blogs provide another convenient avenue for writing about personal experiences. Research shows that it improves memory and sleep, boosts immune cell activity and reduces viral load in AIDS patients and even speeds healing after surgery. 2.4.3 Cost-Effective Site Creation Unknown (2002), we do not need to worry about site creation costs and maintenance fees when using free blog sites. This Internet service offers fully-functional site development tools to create professional-looking websites complete with features and applications. You do not have to hire professional Web developer to do the job for you since free blog sites can help you make one up with just a few clicks of a mouse button.

3.5 Disadvantages of using a blog3.5.1 Defamation or liability Wikipedia (2000), in January 2007, two prominent Malaysian bloggers, Jeff Ooi and Ahiruddin Attan were sued by pro-government newspaper, The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad, Kalimullah bin Masheerul Hassan, Hishamuddin bin Aun and Brenden John a/l John Pereira over an alleged defamation. The plaintiff was supported by the Malaysian government. Following the suit, the Malaysian government proposed to register all bloggers in Malaysia in order to better control parties against their interest.

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6 3.5.2 Issue of personal blogging and freedom of expression vs. employer rights and responsibilities. Wikipedia (2000), in fall 2004, Delta Air Lines fired flight attendant Ellen Simonetti because she posted photographs of herself in uniform on an employ deemed inappropriate. Simonetti took legal action against the airline for wrongful termination, defamation of character and lost future wages. The suit was postponed while delta was in bankruptcy proceeding. 3.5.3 Blogging can sometimes have unforseen consequences in politically sensitive areas. Wikipedia (2000), In Singapore, two ethnic Chinese were imprisoned under the countrys anti sedition-law for posting anti-Muslim remarks in their blogs.

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4.0 CONCLUSIONIn conclusion, blogging assist people in many ways from personal to business purpose. We can choose the types of blog that we want to be actively involve with and each type of blog will brings different experience to the reader and also to the bloger himself. By blogging, it helps in encouraging the bloggers independence and confidence toward discussing and pointing out the ideas, advices, and giving opinion in bigger issues while taking care of the sensitivity of others. However, there still a conflict arose from the misused of a blog. Therefore, each blogger need to understand the appropriate attitude they must perform in order to protecting the right of freedom in blogging.

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REFERENCES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-of-Using-Free-BlogSites&id=1651788 http://thesitewizard.com http://www.chrisg.com/why-people-blog/ http://www.yettichiu.com/blog-marketing/definition-of-blog-what-is-a-blog/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?=wf08mgjxoe8

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V isit my blog: www.citrunism.blogspot.com9

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