Sample blog post Shelley_Reed Should we all eat less meat? Did you know that eating meat destroys our planet in many ways? Let’s face it, we all know that eating too much meat leads to health conditions like obesity or heart issues. You might also consider how much pollution meat production causes. Just think of the huge farms where thousands of animals are kept. How much waste and methane gas are produced every day? The waste flows into our rivers, contaminating the water. And have you ever asked yourself how many crops have to be planted just to feed the animals? Shouldn’t we grow fruit and vegetables for us to eat? What is more, these animals often lead miserable lives; they don’t even have enough space to move. I doubt that their meat is healthy. Well, I decided to change my eating habits. At first I calculated how often I actually eat meat products. I wrote a diary for one month, which gave me a good overview. As I really love burgers, I switched to vegetarian alternatives. I also replaced salami and ham or bacon with spicy spreads made from beans or chickpeas in my sandwiches. It was really easy to do! So, why don’t we all eat less meat? It DOES matter whether you eat a steak or fried vegetables! How about tasting something new? You can find a growing number of plant-based dishes these days. For meat lovers there are even vegetarian products that taste like meat! Wouldn’t you feel good knowing that you are boosting your health and helping our beautiful planet by eating vegetarian more often? Reply Provide user name and a catchy title Questions or ‘The top x number of things to …’ are popular Writing coach Address your readers directly Use first-person ’I, we’ Useful phrases: Let’s face it, … Something you might want to consider is … In this post I’ll share the top ten ways to … Ask direct questions Have you ever … ? Shouldn’t we … ? Blog comment Definition Readers of blogs may react to entries (blog posts) and communicate with the author. The comment is attached to the relevant entry. When writing a blog comment, always pay attention to what has been said in the blog post you are responding to; refer to facts in it, but try not to reuse words and phrases from the post in your comment. Structure, style and register Provide user name and email address. Follow the tips under ‘blog post’; use the same level of formality as in the original entry. Useful expressions I would like to comment on … Having read your most recent post, I was wondering … Something you might want to consider is … I would strongly urge you to … This is why you … 198 W Writing guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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