tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post6461103083303306518..comments2024-03-18T08:41:12.468-04:00Comments on Thoughts on Public & Digital History by Adam Crymble: Our Public History Blogs: a Waste of Time?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post-6463461218648630472008-03-26T23:11:00.001-04:002008-03-26T23:11:00.001-04:00Writing is important.But to be honest. I have met ...Writing is important.<BR/><BR/>But to be honest. I have met a lot of crappy writers while working in public history. In some cases it could be your boss or the person you have to write a report with. <BR/><BR/>On another note, let us not underestimate the importance of image. We are, afterall, in the business of presentation. Friendliness (which I would classify under attitude) is so important! No one wants to work with a negative Nancy. <BR/><BR/>I think the key with public history is that you have to be all of the above to be successful. This is because of the wide variety of tasks you are expected to do.Andrea Melvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204433634521582080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post-46619422688589387052008-03-26T23:11:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:11:00.000-04:00But yes, practice is good. You can never have enou...But yes, practice is good. You can never have enough practice.<BR/><BR/>Good blog!Andrea Melvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204433634521582080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post-72733827763699385652008-03-26T23:08:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:08:00.000-04:00Writing is important.But to be honest. I have met ...Writing is important.<BR/><BR/>But to be honest. I have met a lot of crappy writers while working in public history. In some cases it could be your boss or the person you have to write a report with. <BR/><BR/>On another note, let us not underestimate the importance of image. We are, afterall, in the business of presentation. Friendliness (which I would classify under attitude) is so important! No one wants to work with a negative Nancy. <BR/><BR/>I think the key with public history is that you have to be all of the above to be successful. This is because of the wide variety of tasks you are expected to do.Andrea Melvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204433634521582080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post-38739276673338822012008-03-25T17:58:00.000-04:002008-03-25T17:58:00.000-04:00Adam, I agree with much of what you've said. But ...Adam, I agree with much of what you've said. But I would also suggest that you do have to be careful when writing a blog, because after all you never know who's reading it. You don't want to insult any of your colleagues, teachers, or potential employers too much -- for example, by suggesting that they are terrible presenters. Just a thought.Rebecca Giesbrechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769993576028191123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029501467787683847.post-56548591763401932642008-03-22T11:10:00.000-04:002008-03-22T11:10:00.000-04:00I agree, Adam! I think blogs are a great way to pr...I agree, Adam! I think blogs are a great way to practice writing. Also, The blog's format has taught me to write in a more captivating way - good preparation, I think, for a career in public history. <BR/>Good post!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345877452476969799noreply@blogger.com