BLOG WRITING

What is Blog Writing?

A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying
information in the reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first. It is a platform
where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.
• Blog is a website consisting of various posts.
• Blog Writing increases your interactivity in the entire world.

• The two-way conversion of the blog is an important feature.

TWO TYPES OF BLOGS:
• Information blog
• Personal blog Information blog
An information blog has the information and facts, but it allows readers a space to comment. It
encourages a ‘conversation’ between the writer and the readers. This blog, written by a game
ranger, is part of a game park’s larger website and is used partly as a marketing tool
Personal blog A personal blog is an on-going diary, written by someone about their personal life
and views. Whereas the original diary was written just for yourself to read, blogs on the internet
are very public (anyone can read them). Personal bloggers often make their blogs look very
beautiful with the artwork, photograph and interesting quotes.
Organization:
• Title

• Date
• Introduction
• Opening sentence gives main idea/ topic of blog.
• Paragraph/s

• Ideas /events in logical, sequenced paragraphs.

• Conclusion

• Summarise blog in a sentence

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL BLOG
1. Write about personal experience, thoughts and ideas.
2. Write in a friendly way: use I.
3. Use abbreviations, e.g. I’ll.
4. Write for public audience (be careful not to be a racist or sexist).
5. Write in logically ordered paragraphs. 6. Use some joining words to connect sentences together.
7. Use short sentences
8. Keep it simple and interesting
Activity:
1. Write a short blog about canteens in University of Karachi.
2. What Is Your First/Favorite Memory?
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 CV WRITING
A CURRICULUM VITAE Curriculum Vitae, translated from Latin means, “the course of one’s life.”
A curriculum vita (a.k.a. “vita” or “CV”), like a resumé, is used as a marketing tool to provide key
information about your skills, education, and experience to a potential employer.
Or
A CV provides a potential employer with an overview of your experience, background and skills
to entice them to invite you for an interview.
CV vs. Resume
Depending on your field and the specifics of the opportunity you are applying for, the style of CV
expected will differ. You will need to decide if the appropriate document is an academic
curriculum vitae, a hybrid curriculum vitae, or a resume. The terms CV and Resumé are sometimes
used interchangeably, particularly internationally, so be sure to research the conventions in the
country or industry to which you are applying.
Resume Curriculum Vitae
Length: Short Length: As long as it needs to be
Content: All-inclusive summary of skills, Content: Area-specific listing of education and
experiences, and education academic background
Purpose-get employment (or interview) Purpose: Detail background and qualifications
5 Cs of CV writing:
• Clear: Well-organized and logical
• Concise: Relevant and necessary
• Complete: Includes everything you need
• Consistent: Don’t mix styles or fonts
• Current: Up-to-date
FORMAT:
The CV should look well organized and be easy to read quickly. Use blank space between sections
and leave 1” margins on all four edges. Use CAPITALS, underlines, bold print and • bullets to
highlight and call attention to important points. Make the most important information stand out
on the left side of the page. Your finished CV should be typed or printed on one side of the page
on good quality, standard 8.5 x 11 resume paper that is white or off-white. It is acceptable to
staple the pages in the upper left-hand corner.
1.LAYOUT
Begin with identifying information:
• Name, email address, mailing address (only one), and phone number
Sarah Ali
University Road, Karachi
090078601
SarahAli@gmail.com 2.
2.Objective:
• Also called ‘career objective’ ‘job objective’ or ‘purpose’
• It’s optional for CVs sent in response to a job opening because the objective should be this
particular job.
• It isn’t necessary to write a full sentence
• Make it short and specific. A vague, general objective (‘I want to contribute my outstanding
communication and interpersonal skills and further develop them in a global company that is a
leader in its field.’) wastes space and the reader’s time.
• If you have a specific career goal, indicate that in a concise statement:
“A research position in a biotechnology laboratory” “Assistant Professor, English” Otherwise,
include your objective in your cover letter to a specific employer or for a specific job.
3. Education:
Generally, if you have been out of school less than five years, the education section should come
before the experience section on your CV. List academic degrees, with in progress or most recently
earned first.
• Name of institution, city and state, degree type and major, month and year degree was (will be)
awarded
• Thesis title and advisor, if applicable
4. Relevant Experience:
List positions that show off your skills and expertise. You can group experiences into relevant
categories to enhance your CV (e.g. Research, Teaching, and Administration). For each position,
include:
• Title, organization name, city and state, dates position was held.
• Bullet points that summarize your activities/duties, accomplishments, and successes. Use action
verbs.
5. Publications:
Give bibliographic citations for articles, pamphlets, chapters in books, research reports, or any
other publications that you have authored or co-authored. Use the format appropriate to your
particular academic discipline for a clean look.
6. Presentations
(Oral and Poster): Give titles of professional presentations, name of conference or event, dates
and location, and, if appropriate in your discipline, also include a brief description. Use the format
appropriate to your particular academic discipline for a consistent and clean look.
7. Honors and Awards:
Receipt of competitive scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships; names of scholastic honors;
teaching or research awards.
8. References:
Three to five are appropriate. If you are responding to an advertisement that asks for references,
include those requested on a separate addendum sheet.
Optional Sections
Qualifications or Skills:
A summary of particular or relevant strengths or skills which you want to highlight. Typically, this
is not included as a separate section, but addressed in other sections. Occasionally, it may be
appropriate to list special computing or language skills.
Grants Received: Include name of grant, name of granting agency, date received, and title or
purpose of research project.
Institutional Service: List institutional committees you have served on, including offices held,
student groups you have supervised, or special academic projects you have assisted with.
Certifications: List all relevant certifications and the year received.
Professional Associations: Memberships in national, regional, state, and local professional
organizations. Also, list significant appointments to positions or committees in these associations.
Student memberships in professional associations are appropriate.
Recent/Current Research:
Description of research projects recently conducted or in progress. Include the type of research
and a brief description of the purpose.
Community Involvement:
Appropriate and relevant volunteer work, church work, community service organizations, etc.
Educational Travel:
Names of countries, dates, purpose.
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE: Do not include your height, weight or any other personal characteristics;
your age, marital status, racial or ethnic identity; political or religious affiliations; place of birth;
or any other information not related to your qualifications for the position. Do not attach a
photograph.
 COVER LETTER
The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to an employer and to state your interest in
an organization or a particular position. A cover letter is an opportunity for you to highlight
aspects of your background that are especially relevant to the potential employer. A cover letter
should always accompany your resume/CV.
A good cover letter should include:
• your name, email address and phone number at the top of the page on the right
• the name of the business and the contact person's full name (if you know it) on the left
• the date you wrote the letter on the right
• a reference line (e.g., "Re: Application for Administration Assistant position")
• an address to the reader directly (e.g., "Dear Mr. Moyle" - try to avoid using "To whom it may
concern" if you can)
• an opening statement that briefly introduces you to the reader
• a main body that highlights the skills and experiences you have that are relevant to the job
• a closing paragraph asking to arrange an interview. Other things you can mention in your cover
letter include:
• general skills that help you work in a team and as part of an organisation
• personal attributes that will help you learn to work in a professional work environment
• school work experience or volunteer work that demonstrates your strengths and attributes
• any sporting or community club participation (if relevant)
• any hobbies or interests that are relevant to the job or demonstrate your professional
experience.