aaronlpaul

[aaronlpaul]

Thursday Check-In (4/24/25)

Q: we are nearing the end of the semester, what questions do you have about naming and transferring the writing skills you developed in this class to real world, real life, work situations?

I tend to plan and think towards the future and what now becomes applicable to me later. Specifically, think about how I might talk about these skills in a resume or job interview. How can I describe my ability to write clearly, persuasively, or professionally in ways that would matter to an employer? How could I turn one of these assignments into a bullet point on a resume or an example in an interview response?

[aaronlpaul]

I think in this sense shorter is better. Have to think as if someone is going to re-check your guide when posting so the more simplistic I feel the better. But your format is in a way where the order makes sense and can be taken sentence by sentence and applied so I think it is fine.

Original Content

post an image of an element of your How to Write Guide that needs input from your peers.

Here is one of my slides for my conclusions and my trips and tricks. I was wondering if the way the information is formatted is easy to read or should I format it differently? I was also wondering if I should make this longer or shorter? Thanks!

[aaronlpaul]

I think personally it's fine. I've had similar checklists saved myself for my personal use and as long as the reader has the proper background information they should be able to follow along with ease.

Original Post Writing #3

Post an image of an element of your How to Write Guide that needs input from your peers. Tweet an image AND request the feedback you want. Be focused!! Only focused requests count!

Feedback Request: Does this checklist feel too long or too short? Would it be more helpful if I turned it into a visual graphic (like an infographic), or is this text table easy enough to reference?

My goal is to make this section "pin-worthy" or saveable. What format would you want to screenshot if this were your guide?

[aaronlpaul]

I think it's laid out just right. As someone looking at it without the full backstory it still made sense to me and I was able to understand what it is you were trying to achieve so I only imagine with the full content it would have even more clarity.

Original Post Writing #4

Post an image of an element of your How to Write Guide that needs input from your peers. Tweet an image AND request the feedback you want. Be focused!! Only focused requests count!

Feedback Request: Does this sample post clearly show the formatting strategy I recommend (hook, short paragraph, image, hashtags)?

I want to know if this example makes the tip feel easy to replicate, or if I should add commentary underneath it explaining why it works. Would love your take on whether the post stands on its own as an example.

[aaronlpaul]

Original Content 4/4

Q: post an image of an element of your How to Write Guide that needs input from your peers. Tweet an image AND request the feedback you want. Be focused!! Only focused requests count!

Should I go into detail of other things outside the realm of hashtags just to give a better overall how to or should I keep my focus on the hashtags as they are my main focus point.

[aaronlpaul]

Original Content 3/4

Q: post an image of an element of your How to Write Guide that needs input from your peers. Tweet an image AND request the feedback you want. Be focused!! Only focused requests count!

What should be added to this? I feel as if it self-explanatory but I am trying to check all my basis and not miss a step in my how to.

[aaronlpaul]

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Q: how did content creation go for you? What did you learn that will help you write about your tips & tricks?

Content creation went really well for me overall. It was a fun challenge to break down something that feels second nature like posting on social media and explain it clearly step by step. One thing I learned through the process is that when you’re writing about tips and tricks, you have to think from the perspective of someone who’s never done it before. That really helped me simplify my language and focus on being as clear and direct as possible. I also realized that visuals can play a big role in helping explain the content. For example, showing how the post should look with hashtags or giving a list of top-performing ones added clarity and made the tips feel more “real” and actionable. Moving forward, this will help me write more effective and engaging content because I’ll remember to pair explanations with examples and keep the audience in mind at all times.

[aaronlpaul]

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Q: post a tip or trick you are offering in your guide that is useful to all of us!

Always check how popular a hashtag is before using it more uses usually mean more visibility. By typing in a related words and seeing which hashtags are trending or commonly used, you can pick ones that will give your post better reach. It’s a small step, but it can make a big difference in getting your content seen by more people! Make sure your hashtags are spaced out and not running together clean formatting makes your post easier to read and more professional looking.

[aaronlpaul]

I really like your approach it’s super thoughtful and practical. Placing your created content right next to the related tips not only makes the guide more engaging, but also helps reinforce the ideas you're sharing in a clear, visual way.

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how will you integrate your created content so it's meaningful in your How to Write Guide?

I am going to put my created content next to the tips that correspond with it. For example, I am giving tips on how to create a meaningful caption. Next to these tips, I will have the post I have main showing the meaningful caption I made. I am thinking of using an arrow or a circle to directly point out what I am explaining. I will also do this for my other tips. This will help my created content fit into my HTWG and not just be placed randomly. Also, this will hopefully make it flow easily so the content creator can clearly understand the points I am trying to make. 

I am also a very visual person. So, when I see instructions with no pictures, it can be confusing to me. By putting my created content next to my tips, it can help anyone else who is the same as me. They will be able to connect the text and the content easily. 

[aaronlpaul]

That's a great takeaway, and I think it’s a really important point to include in your guide. Having a clear post design ahead of time definitely streamlines the process and reduces the mental load when it comes time to publish.

OCW #2 (4/4/25)

What I learned about content strategy that I want to address in my How to Write Guide is having the design for the construction of the posts laid out beforehand. In my area of content, the most successful creators are the ones that display posts accurately and as quickly as possible. Having a set post design ready for the moment you need to create a post is key because it allows the creator to focus on applying the information instead of how to apply the information. It shortens the posting process and allows the creator to add in the information and get the post out efficiently.

[aaronlpaul]

Original Content Post (3/3)

Q: how will having a good revision process help you moving forward beyond this class?

It is important when publishing a piece of writing or content on the web for the public to see. More often than not you want it to be critique-less and structured well. Building a good foundation on how you revise and polish your work is a good step to ensuring success in the world of webwriting.

[aaronlpaul]

Original Writing Post (2/3)

Q: how are you rethinking style to design your How to Write Guide for a content creator audience?

This one has been more difficult for me, I think this is just because it's a complete 180 of the tone we were using for the previous assignment. Although I am trying to look at it as if I was the content creator and I was almost looking at a tutorial on how to increase my contents impact. I am trying to "dumb it down" per-say in the manor of having more step by step introductions to the analysis and process that went along with my content analysis.

[aaronlpaul]

Original Writing Post (1/3)

Q: what does your final revision process look like?

I start by checking the overall structure to ensure ideas flow logically. Then, I refine sentence structure, eliminate words or sentences that made sense in my writing flow but are unrelated or unimportant, and enhance word choice for better and impact. I fact check any data or claims I make but normally this is also ensured before I enter it into my writing, verify citations if needed, and ensure the tone aligns with the purpose and audience. Lastly, I proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. I often take a short break before the final pass to approach the text with fresh eyes, ensuring a polished and professional final version.

[aaronlpaul]

Thursday Check-in (4/3)

I'm wondering, when writing the H2WG, should I approach it as if I'm a fellow content creator speaking directly to other creators, using a more relatable and inclusive tone? Or should I position myself more as an internal analyst, stepping back and describing their analytics and performance from a more objective, data-driven perspective? I'm trying to figure out which voice or point of view makes the most sense for the audience and purpose of the H2WG. Should it feel like peer-to-peer advice, or more like a report or insight being shared from behind the scenes?

@npfannen

[aaronlpaul]

If it helps at all I feel like a good graphical representation would be a scatter plot for the relationship between views and engagement to help identify whether higher views correlate with more likes and comments.

what elements of data matter in your space? why?

The elements that matter most are the video type, and views. Although Likes and comments are a factor the overall key points is how many views do they gain by the type of content they put out.

[aaronlpaul]

I like your perspective with this and I agree the background knowledge isn't as important. I am also somewhat confused with the exact expectations of the HTWG assignment but I found it useful to use the data I found and did my best to layout a way to explain to the content creators what that data means they need to do for the best outcome. Not sure if that's what's needed but I thought I'd mention it to help keep perspective on the assignment.

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How to Write Guide: how will your audience (content creators) influence the design of your HTWG? #writ318mu #week10 

I think the shift from writing for a academic reader to content creators is that I don’t have to work off of the assumption that the information is new. If they are a content creator there is some level of understanding that we’re all on the same page as oppose to someone who may be reading an analysis without the background knowledge that I have. I’m still working through my HTWG proposal and trying to understand the assignment but I think understanding how the audience shifting to content creators is going to influence how I frame my eventual powerpoint. I might try to create it in the same way that their youtube videos are structured. A good compare in contrast to make it feel familiar.

[aaronlpaul]

I am not sure on how expansive you're going with your data collection but I did something similar on my own terms with athletic content myself and feel as if a bar chart for audience engagement by dance content type might be helpful for your writing. It helps compare different types of dance videos (i.e., tutorials, performances, trends) and their engagement levels if that's what you're going for. Its just a recommendation but I hope this helps!

Original Post Writing

What matters about my audience is how they contribute to the use of dance content and how it is meaningful to them and why they enjoy to watch these videos.