How to Use a Blog
If you're new to blogging or reading blogs, there are a few things you should know. First, the goal of this blog is to provide information about computers, software, and APA style, and it is specifically written for nurses and nursing students. Second, it's not fascinating reading--think of it as more of a reference tool.
Look at the menu on the right-hand side of this blog. You'll see that the entries are categorized, so you can click on a category that interests you, say APA, and go directly to the entries that have to do with that subject. That's one handy way to skim through to find answers to questions or see what I'm emphasizing.
Another great tool is the Search feature, also on the right-hand sidebar. Let's say your teacher took off points on your last paper because your headers were done incorrectly. Type in "header" in the search box, and you'll see the blog entry or entries that give information about setting up your page headers in APA style. Easy and fast.
The calendar might be helpful, too, although I'm not sure why most of you would use it. The numbers on the calendar in bold type are days that I posted a new entry. I guess if someone told you to check out my entry on February 12 for instructions in using this blog, you could click on that date and go straight to the entry or entries I posted that day.
The right-hand sidebar also has links to the most recent postings, with titles displayed so you can see if something interests you or not.
Did you know that blogs are meant to be interactive? This is supposed to be you and me talking to each other about the subject of this blog, or about anything else you want to ask me (personal questions are OK, but I'm not very interesting--I'm married, have two dogs, two grown kids, and am working on my doctorate in nursing). To ask a question or make a comment, click on the underlined links at the end of each entry. You can also vote on how helpful a particular entry is by clicking "More," which will take you to a little one-button survey. Doing that helps other people know if an entry is any good or not. As you will see if you look at the links at the bottom of this entry, you can easily post a comment and also read other people's comments.
I promise to answer any questions as soon as I can, which usually means within 48 hours. If you need a faster answer, send me an email at sbucarole@sbcglobal.net.
Look at the menu on the right-hand side of this blog. You'll see that the entries are categorized, so you can click on a category that interests you, say APA, and go directly to the entries that have to do with that subject. That's one handy way to skim through to find answers to questions or see what I'm emphasizing.
Another great tool is the Search feature, also on the right-hand sidebar. Let's say your teacher took off points on your last paper because your headers were done incorrectly. Type in "header" in the search box, and you'll see the blog entry or entries that give information about setting up your page headers in APA style. Easy and fast.
The calendar might be helpful, too, although I'm not sure why most of you would use it. The numbers on the calendar in bold type are days that I posted a new entry. I guess if someone told you to check out my entry on February 12 for instructions in using this blog, you could click on that date and go straight to the entry or entries I posted that day.
The right-hand sidebar also has links to the most recent postings, with titles displayed so you can see if something interests you or not.
Did you know that blogs are meant to be interactive? This is supposed to be you and me talking to each other about the subject of this blog, or about anything else you want to ask me (personal questions are OK, but I'm not very interesting--I'm married, have two dogs, two grown kids, and am working on my doctorate in nursing). To ask a question or make a comment, click on the underlined links at the end of each entry. You can also vote on how helpful a particular entry is by clicking "More," which will take you to a little one-button survey. Doing that helps other people know if an entry is any good or not. As you will see if you look at the links at the bottom of this entry, you can easily post a comment and also read other people's comments.
I promise to answer any questions as soon as I can, which usually means within 48 hours. If you need a faster answer, send me an email at sbucarole@sbcglobal.net.
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