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Making it Simple is not a real organization and this is a presentation for

CMST 225, a course at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Making It Simple:

Blogging?

Have you been feeling…

Stressed?

Overwhelmed?

Annoyed?

Excited?

Looking for a way to express yourself?

Want to reconnect with the outside world?

Express yourself

bE cReaTivE

Nobody Blogs

Oh, really? Nobody blogs?

Kim Kardashian Kanye

West

Jackie

Chan

We

Blog

S o w h a t c a n y o u d o w i t h a b l o g ?

Voice your opinion

Connect with friends and family

Share pictures

Share your interests

Document Events

Maverick University

Maverick University

Take control of YOUR communication

What are they?

Experience

with technology

Employers are looking for that…

Technology


Technology

Creative Writing

Experience with

web design


Technology

Creative Writing

Web Design

Experience doing something different


Technology

Creative Writing

Web Design

Something Different

So, what are your friends

blogging about?

Classes

Money

Or… the lack of money

Roommates

Teachers

Cafeteria Food

Involvement

YOUR Blog is up to YOU!

What does a blog look like?

Where do I start?

WordPress

Tumblr

LiveJournal

Blogger

WordPress

Tumblr

LiveJournal

Blogger

Signup for a

FREE Blog Page

Regain YOUR communication

Thank You!

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