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**Academic Writing vs Blogging - Coggle Diagram
**Academic Writing vs Blogging
Advantages of Blogging
develops critical thinking and a questioning attitude
promotes metacognition
encourages disinhibition for open reflection
therapeutic
can be instant
encourages non-competitive sharing of experiences, resources and suggestions
builds emotional intelligence
allows synchronous and asynchronous communication
can create a sense of community and provide moral as well as professional support
sharing of ideas with a wide audience with some members of the community physically at a great distance
Disadvantages of Blogging
can have little value if meaningful discussions don't take place
some find it difficult to refer back to posts, preferring email for one-to-one communication
can seem like yet another chore in a busy teacher's day
can be frustrating if tech provision is not adequate
some posts can be superficial - simply pleasantries rather than exploring or extending the reflection
Advantages of Academic Writing
Requires wide research resulting in thorough exploration of the topic
Can be supported by robust research and evidence
Built upon years of relevant global research
Encourages epistemology
provides clear details of how research was conducted - is this a reliable source?
can provide various perspectives on a given topic
engages the writer and reader in critical thinking
supports experimentation with theory
encourages pragmatism
takes time so should be well considered
provided opportunities for analysis of data
is accountable
Disadvantages of Academic Writing
Time consuming
time consuming to read
Can appear stilted, boring, due to adherence to academic writing protocol
Reader may not identify particularly with the writer
lacks immediacy and up-to-the minute observations