Blog evaluation criteria

1. Language

• Variety of grammar /Uses structures learned in class (grammar and structure)/ Try to use the grammar structures we’ve been learning
• Introduces new kanji/ appropriate use of kanji
• Minimal use of English/Use Japanese
• Use of conjunctions

2.     Content

• Clear topic per entry
• Entertaining (images, etc)/Having pictures is nice/Multimedia - pictures, video, music, etc.
• Writing about something people would find interesting
• Write about whatever you think is interesting
• Variety of topics
• Length of posts (not too long, not too short)/Volume of posting
• Relevant content (striking a balance between what we're learning in class and our own ideas)
• Avoiding overemphasis of Japanese culture (?)

3.     Layout

• Easy on the eyes (no wild colors that are difficult to read)
• Good formatting. Make it easier to read. Nice Paragraph spacing
• Labeling Blog Posts for the specific function they serve

4.     Communication/Consideration

• Make comments/Leave comments and respond to comments/Blogger should reply to comments/ Responding back to comments
• Consideration of the audience
• Leave the meaning for kanji other people may not know (Have a key for difficult words)

5.     Frequency

• Posting regularly/ frequency of posting
• bi-weekly posts (once every 2 weeks)

6.     Other

• Pictures of good food