blog articles

http://www.unc.edu/~zuiker/blogging101/
This short history was useful to me because it addressed the evolution of journal-blogs. It further separated pure journaling and topic blogging for me. Also, since I'm new to the world of blogging, I found the sections about the parts of a blog and why to read or write a blog very useful. I'm a complete beginner, so nothing is too elementary for me.

http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=1049
The lesson I gained from this reading was simple: the satisfaction you get out of your blog all depends on what you put into it. Sure, it seems like a "duh"-type lesson, but its always good to have a reminder to keep an open mind. I also liked that the article was realistic in recognizing that blogging is not for everyone. The author got the point across without putting non-bloggers on the defensive.

http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/blogging_part_1.htm
I found the section on blogging benefits most useful. The author brought up many aspects I hadn't thought of, such as barrier elimination and having discussions in real time. I like the idea that a blogger is judged on his or her words and thoughts without institutional prejudices.