So, what is a blog?
Blog is short for ’web log’ and they are essentially entries in an online diary which others can comment on. Here are some recommendations for writing them.
- Conversational style – Bring your own personality to your writing: say what’s on your mind. Talk to your readers the way you would talk to people in professional situations. Avoid overly pedantic or ‘composed language’.
- Invite comments – Content that is open-ended and invites responses is the best for this kind of writing. Encourage readers to comment and acknowledge their contributions.
- Consider your audience – Blogs are easily searchable and are in the public domain. Although they are quick to publish, blogs form part of a permanent online record and could be quoted for years to come.
- Be responsible for what you write – Express your opinions, but be careful not to say anything that could be interpreted as slurs, demeaning or inflammatory. Always get a second pair of eyes for a blog or comment, even if under time pressure.
What we are looking for
- The format is flexible and 300-500 words is a good length. Short, timely responses to events, provocative think pieces and more considered pieces: all are welcomed.
- We also welcome the contribution of blogs that can demystify topics for the benefit of colleagues new to the field.
- A recommend flow would be: lead with the main idea, discuss the topic in its generality, make references to real-world examples. Bullet points can be useful.
- Provide links to useful content, where appropriate and relevant.
- Data graphics can help support ideas or arguments. Please provide data when you have them and we will endeavour to produce graphics.
General points
- Blogs authors’ views are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by the Efficiency Exchange or its partners.
- Copyright in the blog remains the property of the author or organisation.
- Blogs are published under a Creative Commons licence with these conditions, unless stated to the contrary:
- Attribution (BY) – requires attribution to the author
- Non-commercial (NC) – restricted to non-commercial purposes
- No Derivatives (ND) – does not allow adaptations of the work.
- The editor will ensure quality of blogs by correcting errors in typography or layout, and making minor adjustments to headlines and initial sentences in order to optimise their onscreen effectiveness.
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