Introduction to Academic Blogging by V. Sriram. 61st Webinar in the Ecowings Webinar series of the Department of Economics and Research Centre, Government Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram, India on 23rd Oct 2021.

1. Introduction to
Academic Blogging
V. Sriram
Chief Librarian
Centre for Development Studies
Centre for Development Studies
Thiruvananthapuram. India.
email: vsrirams@gmail.com
Government College for Women
Thiruvananthapuram. India.
23rd Oct 2021

2. What is a blog?
Weblog – logging day to day life – like a diary
An online journal, information website
Writer(s) share their views on specific topics
called posts
called posts
Posts are displayed with latest on top

3. Blogging
Communicate your views / opinion
Connect with relevant audience
Engage, discuss, share

4. Blog structure
Header : Title, Image / Logo
Navigation Menu : Pages
Main content area : Blog posts in reverse
chronological order.
Side Bar : Links to
plugins, widgets
Footer : Disclaimer, Contact details

5. Blogging
Creating a blog
Setting up plugins, widgets …
Writing posts
Sharing post details on Internet
Sharing post details on Internet
Backup, Comments
Copyright, Plagiarism

6. Writing Blog Post
Start with an apt title.
Introduction.
Main content.
Images.
Images.
One idea, one post.
Links.
Conclusion.

7. Ala : A Kerala Studies Blog
http://ala.keralascholars.org/

8. We accept the submission of blog posts that engage with
contemporary or historical aspects of Kerala society.
Ala accepts submissions in English or in Malayalam.
Submissions are to be sent via email to ala@keralascholars.org,
with the title of the submission in the subject line. Please also send a
brief author-bio.
We are looking for articles of about 1000-1500 words, ideally with a
photo or illustration to go with it.
Ala : A Kerala Studies Blog
photo or illustration to go with it.
For articles in Malayalam, please ensure that you use a Unicode font.
We recommend the Rachana font.
Submissions will be vetted by the editorial team before publishing.
Authors must exercise due caution to avoid plagiarism. When reusing
text, whether from the author’s own publication or that of others,
ensure appropriate attribution and citation.
The editorial team welcomes queries regarding potential article topics.
http://ala.keralascholars.org/

9. Social Networking
Social media enables the internet users to network with others
through instant messaging, chat, etc.
Share blog posts through your favourite social media tools.
Image source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/143601516@N03/28011015990/in/photostream/

10. Weblogs / Blogs
Blogs are diaries / journals on various topics.
Users can post, read and comment.
Features:
Provides space for individuals to share their ideas /
Provides space for individuals to share their ideas /
views
Allows step by step chronological information
presentation
Provides updated information
Generates discussion with like minded people.

11. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
V. Sriram
Centre for Development Studies
Thiruvananthapuram
email: vsrirams@gmail.com