Voting Group Questionnaire by the Voting Group
Summary:
Am I registered to vote?
No
What reasons do I have for not voting?
I want to vote, I just haven't gotten around to registering/I don't know how to register since I am from a different state.
I find politics... exciting?
When I talk to people about politics, I feel... excited.
The history of voting makes me feel...encouraged.
(I didn't really identify with any of these answers that they gave me the option to choose)
Politics are...a good way to learn about what my opinions are.
What kind of video content do I watch?
Funny videos because they are ways to just kick back and be entertained.
What kind of video content do I share?
Funny or feel good videos. I like people to be uplifted and I can help them feel uplifted through sharing those.
What kind of videos do I skip past on Facebook?
I skip past videos that are long. I don't like to watch long videos. It needs to be quick and too the point.
How long should a video be?
20 seconds to 1 minute
How likely am I to share political videos?
I would be likely to share it if it relevant to me and my opinions. I wouldn't just share something just because. I share it because I think other people will find it interesting.
What would I include in a video to encourage people to vote?
I really liked the video where you guys interviewed students to see what they know about current events. I really identified with that and I would definitely share it.
For another video that you can make? I am not sure. Maybe giving an incentive for voting? Or do an educational video where you help inform millennials of issues.
Application:
I didn't really like the questions asking about how I feel about politics because I don't feel that I can describe it in one word. There are many different aspects to politics that any of those answers could have applied.
I liked the questions asking about videos and content that I share. I don't see how this will help the voting group though.
Citation:
Voting Group Questionnaire. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UwudXOTw9EBK6g_9hxhIAmXtlbFm40_xEjgmyLDeRKE/formResponse
Anxiety Group
Summary:
The anxiety group has an awesome video and blog about how we should help those who have anxiety. The blog listed 10 different things that people can do to support those with this mental illness. It also provided awareness to others about what anxiety is and how their loved ones are affected so that when people try to help their loved ones with anxiety, they can be more understanding.
The video was a narrative that highlighted a specific person with anxiety and how her spouse helped her through it.
Application:
When I was reading the blog and watching the video I related a lot to the content. Not because I know someone who struggles, but because I have gone through periods of time where I have struggled with anxiety and depression. The biggest thing that I appreciated was how one of the purposes of the content was to inform those who do not have anxiety, on how they can support those that do. Looking back, I can see what worked and what didn't work by those trying to help me. The biggest thing that did help me was knowing that I had support and that I could be open and honest.
In the future, if I come across a loved one who struggles, I can remember my experience and give my help and support. If I struggle, I can be grateful that people do care and I am not alone.
March 11, 2016
"Caucus or Carcass" by the Voting Group
Summary:
This video was created by the group in our class that is working on getting millennials to vote. They went around BYU campus and interviewed students, asking them about different aspects of current event and political science. It showed how the majority of BYU millennials are not informed on these issues and invites people to get informed.
Applications:
I really enjoyed this video that was done by the Voting group. It was creative and entertaining, and it also led me to want to be more informed about the issues that are going on in politics so I can make a more informed choice about when I go and vote. I also would totally share this video if it were to show up on my newsfeed so they were successful, at least with me, in creating social currency. I also think that it was really good quality considering no one in that group had ever done a video before. I don't really have any critique about this video. I thought it was really spot on in trying to influence millennials to be more informed.
Citation:
Vote. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2016, from http://votewithyourvoice.wix.com/vote#!Caucus-or-Carcass-Get-Informed/u4qx7/56d06baa0cf26bd1d3f02db2
6 Tips for Creating Content Naturally by Hubspot
Summary:
This article talk about how there is a lot of content put out through social media, so the bare minimum won't cut it in order for it to get shared across the web. The content that we share needs to have certain things within it to make it stand out from the rest of the content that is shared.
This article gives 6 tips on what to do to get content shared:
1. Don't try something new. They suggest to work smart, not hard in relevance to creating content. It is important to use analytics to see what is already generating a lot of views and shares and then follow those patterns.
2. Surprise people. The article pointed out that content that is most likely to be shared across the internet, are those that invoke strong emotion.
3. Nail you headline. It is important that no matter what the topic, to have an interesting headline that people will find interesting and want to click on. When writing a headline it is important to remember 4 "U's": useful, ultra-specific, unique, and urgent.
4. Don't show; tell me. Social media platforms reward visual content. Visual content is appealing to the eye and will make people more interested.
5. Enable you blog to market your content, You should make it easy for readers to share, tweet, and pin your content.
6. Don't forget about SEO. It's important to write and optimize blog posts by using keywords that will bring people to your site.
Applications:
I really liked this article because it provided easy and simple tips on how to make better content that will be shared.
Since we are just beginning to create a blog, it is hard to follow the first step about not trying something new. Everything we are doing is new, however, from the analytics we see, we can follow patterns of what people like to help with out future blog posts both with this campaign, and other campaigns that we engage in.
I think it is important to invoke strong emotion, so it is important to be aware of how the article makes me feel and that will help me to understand how it will make y audience feel.
An area that I can work on is nailing the headline to where people are immediately interested just by reading the headline. I can improve by paying attention to the 4 "U's" that this article mentions.
Visual content is also something that can always be improved. Though I am not that creative, the more I work on it, the better I can be at creating visually appealing content.
Right now our blog isn't very user friendly to where people can easily share it on their own social media outlets and I think we can find ways to make is more user friendly so that it can market itself.
Lastly, SEO can't really apply to our blog because we are using Weebly for free and it does not show up on search engines.
Citation:
Aronica, J. (2012, December 6). 6 Tips for Creating Content That Spreads Naturally. Retrieved February 26, 2016, from http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/33906/6-Tips-for-Creating-Content-That-Spreads-Naturally.aspx
The Evolution of Bullying by Truetube
Summary:
The Evolution of Bullying is a video found on "Truetube." In this video they talk about the history of bullying and how it has evolved to cyber bullying. They say that experts say that bullying happens in three forms: physical, verbal, and relational. They suggest that bullying started at the beginning of time and has led to cyber bullying. However, they argue that cyber bullying isn't real and they invite others to join the conversation to answer if cyber bulling is real.
Application:
It is useful to know that people have different views on what bullying is. This video suggests that cyber bullying is real, however, I believe that cyber bullying is completely real and that it has real consequences.
Citation:
The Evolution Of Bullying. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2016, from https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/evolution-bullying
February 11, 2016
The Evolution of Bullying:From Schoolyard to Smartphone 24/7 by Kaspersky Lab
Summary
This article was a brief analyse of how bullying has gone from face to face interaction to online interaction. Today 17% of children are cyber-bullied. 1 in 5 children between the ages of 12 and 15 are subject to cyberbullying. This is a crucial age for children as it is a time of development and puberty. The article suggests 4 ways that cyberbullying is more damaging than 'traditional' bullying:
1. It is anonymous.
2. It is hard to escape.
3. Online all the time.
4. It is more invasive than face-to-face interaction.
The article further argues that the more aware we are of the effects of bullying, the more we can help those who are bullied.
Application
It is useful to know that cyberbullying is occurring all over the world through social media. One way that it can be useful is to know the effects that I can personally have on those that I interact with through social media. I need to be aware of any negativity I give out towards others and seek to be positive and uplifting. I should use social media to be a positive influence towards others. Another reason that knowing cyberbullying is occurring is that it can make me aware of anyone I know being cyber-bullyied. By knowing of others who may be being cyber-bullied, I can try to counteract it and help that person being bullied to be empowered.
Citation
The Evolution of Bullying: From Schoolyard to Smartphone 24/7. (2015, April 23). Retrieved February 11, 2016, from http://www.kaspersky.com/about/news/virus/2015/The-Evolution-of-Bullying-From-Schoolyard-to-Smartphone-24-7
February 5, 2016
How to Write a Blog Post: A Simple Formula by Hubspot
Summary:
This article went through simple steps to create a blog post. These steps are Step 1. Understand your audience. Step 2: Start with a topic and working title. Step 3: Write an intro (and make it captivating). Step 4: Organize your content. Step 5: Write! Step 6: Edit/proofread your post, and fix your formatting. Step 7: Insert a call-to-action (CTA) at the end. Step 8: Optimize for on-page SEO. Step 9: Pick a catchy title.
Application:
I particularly like the step to create a call to action. I think this is the most important step because a call to action gives them a reason to read your blog. Without a call to action, you are not really giving your blog a purpose. With a call to action, you create a purpose for what you are writing. People who read our blogs that we write this semester need a call to action so that something can actually happen.
January 22, 2016
Citation:
Sprung, R. (n.d.). How to Write a Blog Post: A Simple Formula 5 Free Blog Post Templates. Retrieved February 05, 2016, from http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-write-blog-post-simple-formula-ht
"To This Day" by Shane Koyczan
Summary:
"To This Day" is a video that describes kids who grew up being bullied and the hardships they faced within themselves, at school, and at home. The message behind this article is that it is important for those who are bullied to remember that they are beautiful and that what people say is wrong.
Application:
This video is important for my group project to empower those who are victims of bullying by helping them to have better self-confidence. It is important for those being bullied to recognize that what other people say is not true and it is more important to believe in themselves.
Citation:
S. K. (2013, February 19). To This Day Project. Retrieved January 22, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY
January 14, 2016
"Childhood Bullying May Lead to Social, Health Issues in Adulthood" by CBS news
Summary:
Bullying has lasting affects on the victims. These affects often are psychiatric and physical health problems that occur in their early adult years. This article proposes that something must be done to stop bullying by helping build the victim's self-esteem, helping them heal from emotional pain, and help them manage anger.
Application:
For our class project I hope to start a campaign for anti-bullying. I want to make a difference and create a way for victims to seek refuge. Bullying is clearly a major social issue in the United States. By campaigning against it, I hope that people will have the courage to stand up for what is right.
Citation:
Castillo, M. (n.d.). Childhood bullying may lead to social, health issues in adulthood. Retrieved January 14, 2016, from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/childhood-bullying-may-lead-to-social-health-issues-in-adulthood/
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