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This project gave me a chance to experiment with teaching Shakespeare in trying to explain his works to others, and attempting to convey my own interests to them. Based on feedback I received from the StudioTourPulkrabek, StudioTourOneHelenHansen, and StudioToursSW, I learned that my ?tutorial? posts were easy to read, engaging, and informative. I was initially surprised though, that the majority of responders classified my blog as a tutorial one, rather than the more analytical, opinion-driven type I considered the blog to be. Perhaps this is because the responders were better able to read and understand the blog entries specifically meant to be tutorial or introductory. At the same time, I suppose that what I consider ?analytical? or scholarly type posts, can also be informative and instructive.
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This project gave me a chance to experiment with teaching Shakespeare in trying to explain his works to others, and attempting to convey my own interests to them. Based on feedback I received from the Studio Tours, I learned that my ?tutorial? posts were easy to read, engaging, and informative. I was initially surprised though, that the majority of responders classified my blog as a tutorial one, rather than the more analytical, opinion-driven type I considered the blog to be. Perhaps this is because the responders were better able to read and understand the blog entries specifically meant to be tutorial or introductory. At the same time, I suppose that what I consider ?analytical? or scholarly type posts, can also be informative and instructive.

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Edited on 2009-05-07 03:06:17 by SarahDrury
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As mentioned, my original intent for the project was to simply create an area where I could compile all my notes and research on Shakespeare for ready access, so I was to be my primary audience. But as the project progressed, I wanted to make my findings accessible to others as well, so my audience focus began to shift. Then when I discovered that teaching is a great way of learning, I decided that I wanted to include more tutorial-styled posts to appeal directly to those who are not (and do not want to become) appreciative or skilled in Shakespeare?s art. From the project?s beginning, I knew that I wanted to try and make Shakespeare appealing to people like me, who may not ever consider Shakespeare as being entertaining or fun. But I did not exactly realize the extent to which I would cater to that audience when I originally planned the project. This two-sidedness did present some problems ? I wondered who exactly my audience was, and how I should write to it. And, because it was a topic blog, I wanted to keep it focused enough so that readers would not be confused, yet broad enough so that people of all levels of Shakespeare understanding could find something to gain from the blog.
Readership for my blog was not great, I believe it averaged about 4 views per day. The most views it received in a day is 105, but I have only had one comment (that was not spam). And of course, the comment is on Hamlet. But because of my use of tags, I have received many views from people who searched for things related to my posts. The most viewed post is ?[[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/what-is-hamlets-tragic-flaw/ What Is Hamlet's Tragic Flaw?]] and the page [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/saeras-shakespearian-surprise/ Saera's Shakespearean Surprise]].
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As mentioned, my original intent for the project was to simply create an area where I could compile all my notes and research on Shakespeare for ready access, so I was to be my primary audience. But as the project progressed, I wanted to make my findings accessible to others as well, so my audience focus began to shift. Then when I discovered that teaching is a great way of learning, I decided that I wanted to include more tutorial-styled posts to appeal directly to those who are not (and do not want to become) appreciative or skilled in Shakespeare?s art. From the project?s beginning, I knew that I wanted to try and make Shakespeare appealing to people like me, who may not ever consider Shakespeare as being entertaining or fun. But, I did not exactly realize the extent to which I would cater to that audience when I originally planned the project. This two-sidedness did present some problems ? I wondered who exactly my audience was, and how I should write to it. And, because it was a topic blog, I wanted to keep it focused enough so that readers would not be confused, yet broad enough so that people of all levels of Shakespeare understanding could find something to gain from the blog.
Readership for my blog was not great, I believe it averaged about 4 views per day. The most views it received in a day is 105, but I have only had one comment (that was not spam). And of course, the comment is on Hamlet. But because of my use of tags, I have received many views from people who searched for things related to my posts. The most viewed post is ?What is Hamlet?s Tragic Flaw? and the page ?Saera?s Shakespearean Surprise.?

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Edited on 2009-05-07 03:00:46 by SarahDrury
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In my blog entries, I did several things. I analyzed some aspect of a play, I endeavored to teach some aspect of a play or information on Shakespeare, I related some information about Shakespeare?s life and times, or I simply voiced my opinions on a play. An example of an analytical essay is the one about [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/isabella-dedicated-to-god-or-self/ Isabella's character]], an example of a tutorial entry is the one specifically for [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/category/shakespeare-for-beginners/ beginners]],an example of an informative entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/pertinent-facts-about-the-play-and-its-performance/ Globe]], and an example of an opinion-based entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/charming-characters/ characters]] in A Midsummer Night?s Dream.
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In my blog entries, I did several things. I analyzed some aspect of a play, I endeavored to teach some aspect of a play or information on Shakespeare, I related some information about Shakespeare?s life and times, or I simply voiced my opinions on a play. An example of an analytical essay is the one about [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/isabella-dedicated-to-god-or-self/ Isabella's character]], an example of a tutorial entry is the one specifically for [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/category/shakespeare-for-beginners/ beginners]],an example of an informative entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/pertinent-facts-about-the-play-and-its-performance/ Globe]], and an example of an opinion-based entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/charming-characters/characters]] in A Midsummer Night?s Dream.

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I followed my ProjectProposalSD well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added: one about Shakespeare?s life, one about how to approach his works for beginners, and one about Shakespeare's language.
In my blog entries, I did several things. I analyzed some aspect of a play, I endeavored to teach some aspect of a play or information on Shakespeare, I related some information about Shakespeare?s life and times, or I simply voiced my opinions on a play. An example of an analytical essay is the one about [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/isabella-dedicated-to-god-or-self/ Isabella's character]], an example of a tutorial entry is the one specifically for [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/category/shakespeare-for-beginners/ beginners]],an example of an informative entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/pertinent-facts-about-the-play-and-its-performance/ Globe]], and an example of an opinion-based entry is the one about the [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/charming-characters/characters]] in A Midsummer Night?s Dream.
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I followed my ProjectProposalSD well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added about Shakespeare?s life and how to approach his works.
In my blog entries, I did several things. I analyzed some aspect of a play, I endeavored to teach some aspect of a play or information on Shakespeare, I related some information about Shakespeare?s life and times, or I simply voiced my opinions on a play. An example of an analytical essay is the one about Isabella?s character, an example of a tutorial entry is the one specifically for ?beginners,? an example of an informative entry is the one about the Globe, and an example of an opinion-based entry is the one about the characters in A Midsummer Night?s Dream.

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Edited on 2009-05-07 02:54:42 by SarahDrury
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I followed my ProjectProposalSD well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added about Shakespeare?s life and how to approach his works.
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I followed my ProjectProposal well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added about Shakespeare?s life and how to approach his works.

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Edited on 2009-05-07 02:54:20 by SarahDrury
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I followed my ProjectProposal well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added about Shakespeare?s life and how to approach his works.
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I followed my Project Proposal well. I did not always post 5 times a week, but I did meet my goal of posting at least three entries on ten plays. I also did not post three essays of 1,000+ words, but I did post one 1,200 word essay, one 900 word essay, and several 700 word essays. Each play was given its own category, and three other categories were added about Shakespeare?s life and how to approach his works.

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Edited on 2009-05-07 02:53:43 by SarahDrury
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For my project, I did a topic [[http://www.shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com blog]] on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera// About]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/ explanation]] of the project, while the other is a sort of [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/saeras-shakespearian-surprise/ introduction]] to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans.
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For my project, I did a topic blog on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera// About]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/]]explanation of the project, while the other is a sort of introduction to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans.

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Edited on 2009-05-07 02:52:22 by SarahDrury
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For my project, I did a topic blog on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera// About]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/]]explanation of the project, while the other is a sort of introduction to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans.
I originally chose my blog topic because I have (and am taking) several Shakespeare courses this year, and I thought it would be beneficial for me to blog about Shakespeare because I knew that I would have enough to say on that subject. I then decided that my project would be a sort of notebook in which I could post class notes, interesting facts, and any of my own writings about Shakespeare?s works. I wanted my blog project to assist me in combining all my knowledge about Shakespeare, and so synthesize my notes, research findings, and thoughts so they might be readily available when needed.
I was therefore, my own intended audience. I wrote primarily for myself, so that I would not need to include explanatory material on my essays or class notes. However, because I wanted to promote Shakespeare, I also intended to write for people I term ?Shakespeare beginners? (I would also fall into that category!) ? those who have little, if no, experience with reading or enjoying Shakespeare?s works.
To appeal to this readership, I chose a modern blog layout, originally with no images. Then halfway through the semester, I added an image to the heading. After receiving feedback from the studio tours suggesting that I add more images to break up the text a little, I added a few images of production posters, actors, the Globe theatre, and other related pictures. I believe that this contributes to the overall atmosphere of unexpected fun ? a sort of different Shakespeare than the stereotypical ? that I desire my blog to maintain.
====What I Did====
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Shakespeare than the stereotypical ? that I desire my blog to maintain. ====What I Did============================

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Shakespeare than the stereotypical ? that I desire my blog to maintain. ====What I Did============================
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For my project, I did a topic blog on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera// About]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/]]explanation of the project, while the other is a sort of introduction to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans. ===
I originally chose my blog topic because I have (and am taking) several Shakespeare courses this year, and I thought it would be beneficial for me to blog about Shakespeare because I knew that I would have enough to say on that subject. I then decided that my project would be a sort of notebook in which I could post class notes, interesting facts, and any of my own writings about Shakespeare?s works. I wanted my blog project to assist me in combining all my knowledge about Shakespeare, and so synthesize my notes, research findings, and thoughts so they might be readily available when needed.
I was therefore, my own intended audience. I wrote primarily for myself, so that I would not need to include explanatory material on my essays or class notes. However, because I wanted to promote Shakespeare, I also intended to write for people I term ?Shakespeare beginners? (I would also fall into that category!) ? those who have little, if no, experience with reading or enjoying Shakespeare?s works.
To appeal to this readership, I chose a modern blog layout, originally with no images. Then halfway through the semester, I added an image to the heading. After receiving feedback from the studio tours suggesting that I add more images to break up the text a little, I added a few images of production posters, actors, the Globe theatre, and other related pictures. I believe that this contributes to the overall atmosphere of unexpected fun ? a sort of different Shakespeare than the stereotypical ? that I desire my blog to maintain.
====What I Did====

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Edited on 2009-05-07 02:50:25 by SarahDrury
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For my project, I did a topic blog on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera// About]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/]]explanation of the project, while the other is a sort of introduction to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans. ===
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For my project, I did a topic blog on Shakespeare, specifically, Shakespeare?s dramas. I posted a total of 34 posts, and created three separate pages. One of these pages is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/my-name-is-saera//]] page, another is a brief [[http://shakeyoursphere.wordpress.com/about/]]explanation of the project, while the other is a sort of introduction to the blog, meant to appeal to potential Shakespeare fans. ===

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