BREAKING: ISIS shows beheaded video of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto:
http://t.co/ufDkbdI5yg
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Developing News:
Apparently #KenjiGoto was caught after going into ISIS-controlled Syria. He wanted to help children in war zones: http://t.co/32calz9viB
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Standard News:
Who is ISIS? Here's everything you need to know: http://t.co/guB9bWjROH
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
For all you #Kardashian fans out there- There are reports that Bruce Jenner is turning into a woman. Thoughts? http://t.co/ZlUDJknHda
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
How to avoid food poisoning this #SuperBowl: http://t.co/bmCutS8Y3M
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Measles spreading in New York according to The Washington Post: http://t.co/Fg1kWc5XRt
#MeaslesOutbreak
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Upworthy:
You'll never believe what alcoholic drink is equivalent to one hour at the gym! http://t.co/f0Qil13gSm
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Commentary/Analysis:
This could be one of the funniest stories I've read. A drunk man crashed a drone into the @WhiteHouse: http://t.co/PfnBissGVr
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Sorority women told to stay clear from boy's bid night at #UVA. I find this a bit ridiculous to be honest. http://t.co/C0PdDcVwnk
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) January 31, 2015
Atomic Sharing:
Tobacco, alcohol and painkillers (all legal drugs) and the most deadly. http://t.co/pK7dEHhhAS
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) February 1, 2015
Brady plays better with facial hair"with ratings anywhere from 6 to 16 points higher with facial hair than without." https://t.co/L0MUIQrKLE
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) February 1, 2015
Question:
Potatoes burn fat... does anybody else think this seems a bit weird..? #teampotato: http://t.co/S9UkFoX11r
— Kelley Gaston (@k_gaston) February 1, 2015
Although I've never been a big tweeter, it's nice to learn the different types of "tweets." I think one of the easiest is the breaking news type because there are so many breaking news stories on twitter, on the internet, on Facebook, so finding an interesting story isn't too difficult. I also really enjoy the commentary and analysis tweets because it gives you the freedom to say what you want. Although there is a specific format it's much more personal.
I would say one of the most challenging types of tweets is the unworthy type. I personally don't like the "you'll never believe what happens next" kind of tweets. Although they are suppose to hook the reader some of them end up being a huge disappointment.
Overall I had fun with this assignment and I really hope I become better at tweeting, because I've never been good at tweeting!
i mean UPWORTHY***
ReplyDeleteThe good news is you'll probably never use the Upworthy clickbait style, but it's good to know it and even better why you don't like them. Your insight on commentary/analysis tweets is correct. It's how you inject a little bit of you into the sharing. People are following you on Twitter, so they expect a little of your voice with sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe examples you have here are good. Keep using them in your daily tweeting and you'll get even better at it.