PEER REVIEW

- Amparo's Blog: This blog has a great feel to it--a lot of character. The vibrant colors in the background and in the font immediately caught my attention, which is an important effect when it comes to drawing in passersby. Content isn't lacking either; Amparo doesn't seem to be missing many (if any) assignments, and it is clear that she puts real effort into each and every post. My only gripe is that, as with most blogs I've visited, there are some pretty glaring spelling and grammar errors/typos. Typos can always be corrected with careful proofreading, however, and writing mechanics can be tuned up so long as the will to do so is there. An easy fix compared to lack of effort/caring...    

- Dale's Blog: The aesthetic components of this blog are comparable to those of mine: adequate, but not especially dazzling. Fortunately, Dale's content speaks for itself. Very few mistakes are to be found, and, at least up until the last couple of weeks, he seems to have completed nearly every assignment. Factor in his excellent research paper and it's safe to say that his content is nothing short of formidable. Also, while his blog is not exactly teeming with emotion or jubilance, I do find a certain "spirit" in it. Dale always calls it like it is and expresses his true opinion on the matter at hand--a quality that I can appreciate, and one that I believe is missing from many other blogs. Besides the fact that he hasn't posted for the last couple of weeks, I don't really have any negative feedback.   

- Gabi's Blog: What stood out to me right away about this blog is that, with a simple click, any viewer can change the format to whichever one he/she prefers, making this one of the most ergonomic/user-friendly course blogs I have visited, despite the superfluous, difficult-to-read font. Gabi's content is excellent as well--some of the best I've seen, actually. There is no question that she recognizes the value in this class, and it shows in her work. Each and every post is right on the money, and her writing skills leave little to be desired. That insufferable font is the only thing I would like to see changed... 

- Jon's Blog: At first glance, Jon's blog looks a bit bland with its generic, white background... Until you click the tab that leads to its alter ego filled with Jon's fiction writing, then it all starts to make sense. It's a pretty clever set-up, actually: leaving the course blog quiet and colorless then letting the fiction page "pop" with color and music. I think it provides a nice contrast. Aesthetic elements are secondary to content, of course, and Jon's content is spot-on. At the risk of sounding too repetitive: Jon seldom misses a post and demonstrates a clear investment of time & effort with his work. I did, however, notice some typos that indicate a lack of proofreading. Very solid blog overall, though.

- Maria's Blog: The excellent work that Maria produces is accompanied by a personalized, visually appealing theme/format, making this one of the best blogs I've seen. Even more impressive is that Maria is simultaneously taking AP English, making it far more difficult for her to stay up-to-date. Her Benchmark Project is also phenomenal; it is the only remix of its sort that I have seen utilized for that particular assignment, and it was executed flawlessly.