First Year Spread (http://firstyearspread09.blogspot.com), the student blog that is “a fun, witty, exhilarating, light-hearted, tongue-in- cheek compilation of critical reviews on journalism-related media such as compelling novels, interesting newspaper articles, TV shows and news reports”, is exactly what it says.
Its posts have been linked well to recent events, both national and international. Even though these posts might not necessarily affect students in a direct manner, they do have some distinct correlation to student interests, whether it is music, politics or fashion. The use of colloquial and direct language enables the authors to articulate their opinions well. What seems to be used quite effectively is the ‘question-answer’ method, by which questions are asked and are answered by them, whilst expressing their opinions. Furthermore, headlines are witty and attractive; through which they give you brief insight into the topic of the post, while still attracting you into reading it. All of these, coupled with the short but factual and opinionated length of the posts make a very appeasing read.
On the downside however, an attractive layout appearance is lacking. The overall look of the blog is quite simply, too plain. Barely any effort has been made to projecting the blog through a creative, eye-catching layout, including its name. More effort could be placed into the look of First Year Spread, which would possibly allow it to become a ‘complete package’.
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