Explain a particular HTML tag – what does it do – how would you use it properly (syntax)

An HTML tag is a special word or letter surrounded by angle brackets, < and >. You use tags to create HTML elements, such as paragraphs or links. For <body> it shows the page’s content, the body appears after the head element in the page. It should include text, images, and more. Most tags have an opening tag <body> and a closing tag </body).

Discuss one particular concept in this class that you found interesting (and why)

One particular concept in this class that I found interesting is presentation tools. During this section I learned more than just how to make a presentation. We learned how to make a powerful presentation as well as how to evaluate them. Another interesting concept is Netiquette and its rules and guidelines on the internet. As a community, following the netiquette rules is important.

Discuss an extracurricular activity that you participated in or plan to participate in and why you are involved

I am involved in a social fraternity here on Illinois States campus. In this registered student organization, there are many different leadership positions to take. I have taken the position of “social chair” which involved event planning as well as working on many different committees such as recruitment and membership education. I am also interested in joining other clubs specific to my major, which would look nice on a resume.

Something you are doing for your classes this semester that you find interesting.

Something that I am doing for my classes this semester that I find interesting is taking 2 five week classes that are one credit hour. This class and ACC167 are both a five week period. I have never done anything like this before, especially with an online class. The online class is interesting as you have to hold yourself accountable to make sure you do not miss any assignments.

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right.

You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

Why do this?

  • Because it gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
  • Because it will help you focus you own ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.

The post can be short or long, a personal intro to your life or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto for the future or a simple outline of your the types of things you hope to publish.

To help you get started, here are a few questions:

  • Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
  • What topics do you think you’ll write about?
  • Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
  • If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?

You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where and why you started, and articulating your goals may just give you a few other post ideas.

Can’t think how to get started? Just write the first thing that pops into your head. Anne Lamott, author of a book on writing we love, says that you need to give yourself permission to write a “crappy first draft”. Anne makes a great point — just start writing, and worry about editing it later.

When you’re ready to publish, give your post three to five tags that describe your blog’s focus — writing, photography, fiction, parenting, food, cars, movies, sports, whatever. These tags will help others who care about your topics find you in the Reader. Make sure one of the tags is “zerotohero,” so other new bloggers can find you, too.

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