Each entry is:

submitted in a timely fashion and averages about 300 words in length.

written in a lively voice that engages and provokes its audience into commenting and taking distinctive stances.

coherent in terms of its content or focus and address a particular topic, niche audience, or human interest angle.

draws upon the multi-modal affordances of the blog platform and is formatted attractively.

attentive to grammar and correctness, but may be written in an informal or colloquial style.