Social Media Examiner | To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/feed/ To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! - Forum Topic in the Group Blogging Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:06 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-15530<![CDATA[Erik Deckers replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-15530 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:57:50 +0000 Erik Deckers replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Having spent several years in academia, I am sick to death of formal, non-contraction, big-word writing. I prefer to write like people speak. They speak in contractions. They use short words and short sentences. […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-14331<![CDATA[Lynda Goldman - Copywriting replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-14331 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:11 +0000 Lynda Goldman - Copywriting replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I think the important thing is to find your own voice, and write directly to your reader. If you understand their problems, they will want to read what you write. 
Blogs are a more casual medium than white papers, […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-13465<![CDATA[Richard McLaughlin replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-13465 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:33 +0000 Richard McLaughlin replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging @marketmy yepp, it's the audience. The audience has to be able to understand what you are saying. When I was in the military I had to write a monthly report for a Battalion Commanding Office. That report was […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-13463<![CDATA[Don Purdum replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-13463 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:48 +0000 Don Purdum replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging @glengorham I have just one thought I have always struggled with. I have had profs in grad school that were so picky and had their own styles everyone was expected to conform to their preferences or it was […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-10973<![CDATA[Gregg Breward replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-10973 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:23:52 +0000 Gregg Breward replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I agree with most that a casual style is quite acceptable.  Just make sure you edit carefully for obvious errors.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-10553<![CDATA[Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-10553 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:53:21 +0000 Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Do you think it would be helpful to post less frequently, but have the posts edited first by others than to post more frequently but perhaps with more mistakes as a result?

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9730<![CDATA[Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9730 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:02:58 +0000 Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I don't mind straightforward casual. Contractions are natural to our culture and not distracting. Once upon a time, people rarely used contractions even when speaking. Not so today! 
It helps to remember that […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9088<![CDATA[Alison Neale replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9088 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:37:01 +0000 Alison Neale replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging As a proofreader I cringe if I come across badly written blogs - but there's nothing wrong with writing in a more relaxed manner, and in fact I try to write in a conversational style. Even I admit to making the […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9077<![CDATA[Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-9077 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:29:58 +0000 Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging spelling mistakes and punctuations are a no no.but i do believe a blog should be written as you would talk.  if you use slang a lot, then type it.  if you swear a lot, swear on your blog.call it whatever you like, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-8918<![CDATA[Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-8918 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:15:13 +0000 Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I agree that a casual style is easier to read in the long run, but I am also bothered by blogs that have blatant errors everywhere. On my own I try to catch mistakes, but also am not as obsessively perfect as when […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-8797<![CDATA[Daryll Swager replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-8797 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:53:36 +0000 Daryll Swager replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I write like I speak more often than not.  I try not to make glaring grammar or spelling errors and even correct them afterwards if I find them.I don't write according to the OED, since I am just not that […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7890<![CDATA[Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7890 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:16:29 +0000 Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging If someone does not know the right word to use or basic grammer I find it too distracting.  I have to say that if I find a grammatical or spelling error in an article, unless the information is stellar, that is […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7697<![CDATA[Marc D. Baldwin, PhD replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7697 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:18:00 +0000 Marc D. Baldwin, PhD replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging As an English PhD I may be a bit biased, but not elitist. You need to write in your own voice. Let your personality shine through. Use lots of specific examples to support general comments. Tell anecdotal stories […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7548<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-7548 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:02:21 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging So glad to know people feel about this as I do. Thank you, Beth! @bethnovick Thanks for the links.  @jeremyshuback @glengorham Kristi, so glad this was already covered. Thanks for the connecting link. @kristi-hines

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-4235<![CDATA[Heather Wright-Porto replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-4235 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:44:39 +0000 Heather Wright-Porto replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I think in blogs you are free to be more relaxed and not forced to be APA style writing (LOL).  I do agree with grammar and spell checking of course, proof reading…but overall I think you are free to be more […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-3183<![CDATA[Glen Gorham replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-3183 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:49:25 +0000 Glen Gorham replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Great input everyone. Things for everyone to think about.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-3084<![CDATA[Jeremy Shuback replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-3084 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:39:34 +0000 Jeremy Shuback replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Always write properly.
That doesn't mean cover the text in jargon - just make sure spelling and grammar is inline. I like to reread the elements of style to review grammar techniques on a yearly basis.
Here's Seth […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2983<![CDATA[Don Purdum replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2983 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:53:05 +0000 Don Purdum replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Hi @glengorhamI agree with everyone above. Having a typo or grammar mistake is not a good thing and should be fixed as soon as possible.Style depends on audience in my opinion. Some prefer very grammatical syntax, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2976<![CDATA[Beth Novick replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2976 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:39:54 +0000 Beth Novick replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging Someone actually advises leaving small errors and typos in content?  I would never, ever buy a product, service or even take free advice from someone who thinks this is good business practice.It's been […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2956<![CDATA[Katherine Salt replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/to-write-properly-or-not-to-write-properly-that-is-the-question-1/#post-2956 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:45:57 +0000 Katherine Salt replied to the forum topic To write properly or not to write properly, that is the question! in the club Blogging I think it depends on who your audience is.  If you are writing for corporate lawyers a formal non contraction style would be more appropriate.  If you are trying to build a community with personal, non business […]

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