Formality in an Online Classroom

There are several different types of writing in an online classroom. Writings can vary from blogs, discussions, and final papers. Along with the various types of writing comes the level of formality. Should every piece of writing be upheld to the same standards? The level of preparation and revision should not be the same for a discussion as with a final paper. If writing in an online classroom is comparable to speech in a classroom setting there would be different standards. There are different forms of speech in classroom settings such as class participation, questions, presentations and formal speeches. An individual is not expected to put in as much effort in class participation or in questions, as they would in a presentation or in a speech.
Since writing is not as spontaneous as speech it has conformed to certain standards. The basics should be followed grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Writing also allows the author to put more thought into the writing such as facts, statistics and other sorts of research. In which the author must be aware of plagiarism at all times and take precautions to prevent it from occurring. The previously explained basics should suffice for a discussion. A blog would require further review and revision. The final paper would involve a thesis, research, citations, references, several drafts, and several revisions. Each piece of writing has its own standards, although it is acceptable to exceed the standards but it is never acceptable to fail to meet them.