Yes, I know I said no more assignments. Consider this, instead, to be a very strong encouragement. Many of you provided a very wishy-washy description of what you plan to be your final focus to be. I need you to be more clear, more forceful. I need you to write a manifesto: something that clearly describes what it is your blog is all about. One of the things that makes sites like Smart Mobs work is that they have a very clear core idea that they are collecting information about. So write about what you are trying to provide in a convincing, compelling way. Here are some manifesto writing pointers:
MITIA Manifestos
Yes, I know I said no more assignments. Consider this, instead, to be a very strong encouragement. Many of you provided a very wishy-washy description of what you plan to be your final focus to be. I need you to be more clear, more forceful. I need you to write a manifesto: something that clearly describes what it is your blog is all about. One of the things that makes sites like Smart Mobs work is that they have a very clear core idea that they are collecting information about. So write about what you are trying to provide in a convincing, compelling way. Here are some manifesto writing pointers:
* How to write a manifesto
* Another manifesto assignment with links to some more notorious ones
* A manifesto-writing tutorial (follow at own risk)
* The Scottish Parliament has some ideas on manifesto writing, too: pdf
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