LECTURE SUMMARY:
SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
(Protecting yourself and your PC on the world wide web)
Who Is Watching You:
Identity Theft
People who have email accounts and myspace accounts often make the serious mistake of putting all their personal information on the internet such as their full name and address so it is easy for people steal their identities.
Problems On The Internet
The internet is a place where there are no securirty measures so anyone can write what they want on the internet and anyone can look at what other people have written on thee internet. For these reasons it is up to the people p[osting personal information to exercise caution over what they are writing about themselves and to not get too serious.
SUMMARY:
This week 12 lecture has helped me understand a lot about the social and ethical issues iinvolved with the internet.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
Australian Copyright Council:
Findings from logging on to five websites:
When I logged on to this site the first link I looked at was the information about copyright link. This link is very important to me because when I begin my university degree being able to reference other people's work and not plagiarise will be ctucial.
The other link I looked at was the what we do link. As an undergraduate it is important to know all I can about the organisations who deal with plagiarism and copyright.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY TWO:
What You Need To Know About Music on the Web:
This site explained the common misconceptions people have when it comes to music and the web.
The biggest misconception is people believing they can download music for free. This is not the case, you have to pay when you want to downkoad songs, it isn't free.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY THREE:
Plan To Protect Against Attacks On Privacy And Security:
1.Pist very little information about yourself on your personal webpages. Don't mention your real name, birthdate or address only supply the bare minimum
2.Don't post any information about your financial situation on the net
3.Don't post information about any cards or bank accounts that you hold.
SUMMARY:
These three tutorial activities have helped me realise hoe important it is to protect ny personal details whilst I am on the Internet.
READING ONE:
Top 12 Ways To Protect Your Oblibe Privacy:
There are 12 very important measures you can take to improve your online privacy. Three of these measures include:
-Do not reveal personal information
-Turn on cookies in your web browser
-Keep a clean email address,
SUMMARY:
Searching this webdite has given me a clear understanding of the top 12 ways to protect your privaqcy.
READING TWO:
Ethics Ib Computing:
There are many different types of security monitoring located on the computer. Some of these include:Workplace privacy and employe monitoring, CNN career monitoring and technological sewrvalence.
SUMMARY:
This reading has opened me uyp to all the different monitoring types available and how important they are.
READING THREE:
Brown And Michaels Overview of Intellectual Property:
This website talked about how best to protect your personal infornation from identity thieves.
SUMMARY:
This website was very indormative and I will go back to it for informatioin in the future.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
WEEK ELEVEN SUMMARY
DATA, INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE
Definitions:
Data Characteristics:
-Factual
-Non-Judgemental
-Transient
-Has no intrensic "method"
-Has no intrinsic "value"
Information:
-Summative
-Relational
-Dimensional
-Uncertain value
Knowledge:
-Inferential
-Experential
-Judgemental
-Subjective
-Extremely valuable
Data, Information and Knowledge:
Data:
Data is the first form that the information comes in
InformationL
Information is what is formed when you have built on thae data that you started with and maybe you have asked questions about the data and gained information that way.
Knowledge:
Knowledge is what occurs in the brain after you have processed information and you know it well. It becomes stored in your brain and then you may do further research on that topic to find oiut more about it after this you are considered knowledgable on the subject.
SUMMARY:
This lecture has helped me to better understand what the terms datam information and knowledge mean.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
Definitions
Data:
Data is the first form that information comes in. It is the dimplest form data can be as simple as information in a table.
Information:
Information is a step up from data. Information is what occurs when the data is processed and understood.
Knowledge:
Knowledge is what you have when your vrain has processed information so that you understand it fully and are then able to share your knowledge with someone else.
TUTORIAL TASK THREE:
Understanding The Connection Between data, information and knowledge:
Understanding the connection between data, information and knowledge is vital to university life. The data is what we are first given in simplest form maybe a sentence or a number, we then have to form opinions and share the data so that we have information and then knowledge is what we are finally able to turn into an essay or report.
READING ONE
Data, Information,Knowledge and Wisdom:
What Is Data:
Data is just lines on a page or facts in a table it simply exists and it can exist in any form for example a computer spreadsheet.
Information:
Information is data that has meaning vecause itr has been connected in some form and it now makes sense.
Knowledge:
Knowledge occurrs when the information has finally been made so that it is useful and you can convert it into a useful form.
Understanding:
This is the process where knowledge is read and understood by other people.
Wisdom:
Wisdom is what we gain when our brain has finally processed the information and we are able to translate ir to others.
SUMMARY:
This reading has shown me the importance of data, information, knowledge, understanding and wisdom and how they can all be used.
Definitions:
Data Characteristics:
-Factual
-Non-Judgemental
-Transient
-Has no intrensic "method"
-Has no intrinsic "value"
Information:
-Summative
-Relational
-Dimensional
-Uncertain value
Knowledge:
-Inferential
-Experential
-Judgemental
-Subjective
-Extremely valuable
Data, Information and Knowledge:
Data:
Data is the first form that the information comes in
InformationL
Information is what is formed when you have built on thae data that you started with and maybe you have asked questions about the data and gained information that way.
Knowledge:
Knowledge is what occurs in the brain after you have processed information and you know it well. It becomes stored in your brain and then you may do further research on that topic to find oiut more about it after this you are considered knowledgable on the subject.
SUMMARY:
This lecture has helped me to better understand what the terms datam information and knowledge mean.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
Definitions
Data:
Data is the first form that information comes in. It is the dimplest form data can be as simple as information in a table.
Information:
Information is a step up from data. Information is what occurs when the data is processed and understood.
Knowledge:
Knowledge is what you have when your vrain has processed information so that you understand it fully and are then able to share your knowledge with someone else.
TUTORIAL TASK THREE:
Understanding The Connection Between data, information and knowledge:
Understanding the connection between data, information and knowledge is vital to university life. The data is what we are first given in simplest form maybe a sentence or a number, we then have to form opinions and share the data so that we have information and then knowledge is what we are finally able to turn into an essay or report.
READING ONE
Data, Information,Knowledge and Wisdom:
What Is Data:
Data is just lines on a page or facts in a table it simply exists and it can exist in any form for example a computer spreadsheet.
Information:
Information is data that has meaning vecause itr has been connected in some form and it now makes sense.
Knowledge:
Knowledge occurrs when the information has finally been made so that it is useful and you can convert it into a useful form.
Understanding:
This is the process where knowledge is read and understood by other people.
Wisdom:
Wisdom is what we gain when our brain has finally processed the information and we are able to translate ir to others.
SUMMARY:
This reading has shown me the importance of data, information, knowledge, understanding and wisdom and how they can all be used.
WEEK TEN SUMMARY
LECTURE SUMMARY:
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:
Information format is atom based eg books, papers.
Advantages:
-We are able to physically see it
-We know where it is
-Easy to conceal and protect
-Hard for others to copy
Disadvantages:
-Heavy-Physically heavy to carry around if you need to access it
-Expensive-The money for resources is too much
-Inflexible-You can't change it with the touch of a buton it would take ages to physically change.
SUMMARY:
This lecture has helped me to have a better understanding of information management and how important it is with the internet being so big to have the right skills to filter information.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY:
Is Negroponte's Idea Relevant:
Negroponte's ideas about the internet are extremely relevant today. Negroponte's idea that information is extremely important and it is a necessity for living in the world is more relevant today more so then ever. Today it is important to have information in school and in work, information is important as it is the key to getting a job in life and in today's world people need a good wage to support their family as the world is getting more and more expensive.
SUMMARY:
Answering these questions has helped me to see the importance of information in the past and in today's world.
READING ONE:
Grazing The Net:
The Internet Good Or Bad:
The internet today has become so big and so extensive that it is available in some of the poorest countries so that all kids have access.However is our kids having internet access a good or bad thing. Today kids do all their research and presenting of assignments on the computer and thius is good because they have access to the most high quality information but kids should instead of sitting in front of a computer be outside kicking the ball around.
The internet is good for educational purposes but when kids use it extensively that is when parents have to step in, turn the computer off and send their kids outside.
SUMMARY:
This reading discusses the importance of their being a balance with sitting in front of a computer and other activities in life, it is important that we have balance.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:
Information format is atom based eg books, papers.
Advantages:
-We are able to physically see it
-We know where it is
-Easy to conceal and protect
-Hard for others to copy
Disadvantages:
-Heavy-Physically heavy to carry around if you need to access it
-Expensive-The money for resources is too much
-Inflexible-You can't change it with the touch of a buton it would take ages to physically change.
SUMMARY:
This lecture has helped me to have a better understanding of information management and how important it is with the internet being so big to have the right skills to filter information.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY:
Is Negroponte's Idea Relevant:
Negroponte's ideas about the internet are extremely relevant today. Negroponte's idea that information is extremely important and it is a necessity for living in the world is more relevant today more so then ever. Today it is important to have information in school and in work, information is important as it is the key to getting a job in life and in today's world people need a good wage to support their family as the world is getting more and more expensive.
SUMMARY:
Answering these questions has helped me to see the importance of information in the past and in today's world.
READING ONE:
Grazing The Net:
The Internet Good Or Bad:
The internet today has become so big and so extensive that it is available in some of the poorest countries so that all kids have access.However is our kids having internet access a good or bad thing. Today kids do all their research and presenting of assignments on the computer and thius is good because they have access to the most high quality information but kids should instead of sitting in front of a computer be outside kicking the ball around.
The internet is good for educational purposes but when kids use it extensively that is when parents have to step in, turn the computer off and send their kids outside.
SUMMARY:
This reading discusses the importance of their being a balance with sitting in front of a computer and other activities in life, it is important that we have balance.
WEEK NINE SUMMARY
LECTURE SUMMARY
COMMUNICATION:
Communication:
Communication today is to a large extent centered widely around the internet and how we communicate with each other today is centered around letters that we type and not words that we speak as was the case 20 years ago when face to face communication still existed.
Communication can take place:
-Between two people
-Between a group of people
-Within a business
-Between a business and different organisations
Communication also takes place within networks:
-Within a chain network
-Circle network
-Wheel network
-All-channe
There are four main types of communication.
These are:
-Synchronous
-Asynchronous
-Place dependant
-Place independent
With synchronous information every party has to take part in the communication for it to be successful. With Asynchronous communication the people take turns and talk seperately not engaging with any other persons.
Cyberspace Place Depending:
With place dependent communication all the parties need to be together in one area so that they can talk and exchange information. This form of communication would not work or be effective if the parties were seperate.
SUMMARY:
We have come very far today from where we were sixty years ago where writing a letter was the only form of communication we knew. Today we simply need to press a button on the phone or computer and we can talk to anyone we like anywhere we like. The main form of commmunication today the internet is a huge leap forward and technology is only going to get better.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY:
Term Entered:
The term I entered when logged on to GOOGLE was singing as this is an interest of mine. WEhen I entered the term singing i was taken to a list of popular singers and I was given information about their lives and careers.
What I Found:
When I clicked the link on singing I founf information about getting singing lessons and their was a range of singing videos that I looked at.
Benefits Of Podcasts:
1.It is easy to locate information
2.The information on podcasts is extensive
3.Podcasts are quick to locate.
SUMMARY:
This tutorial activity showed me how easy it was to find information on google and I was able to see the benefits of podcasts.
READING ONE:
Guide To Using Email:
Essential Email Etiquette:
Addressing People Properly:
It is important when you write any sort of email whether it be to your friends,your family or your employer in the workforce that you know the proper words to use so that the email is polite and shows that you have respect for that person. If you are writing to someone that you don't know on a personal level or an employer or an associate in the workforce it is important to spell their name correctly and address them with "to" or "to whom it may concern." On the other hand if you are talking to friends or family who know you and whom you write to often it is ok to use words like "hey" and "hi."
Email etiquette is important as the words you use when you write an email show people if you respect yourself and if you respect them.
SUMMARY:
This reading has helped me understand the importance of using the internet and has helped me see how equally important etiquette is in relation to the internet. Internet etiquette shows people that you have respect for them and respect for yourself.
READING TWO:
THE PROBLEM WITH SPAM:
Unsolicited Bulk Email(UBE):
This unsolicited bulk email is the other name given for what is commonly known as SPAM. SPAM is a huge problem that when it gets into the computer causes a huge amount of damage to the computer which then may need to be fixed and which then costs a lot of money.
Problems Associated With Spam:
No Limits:
One of the biggrest problems associated with spam is that there is no limit on how much spam people can actually send out. Up to 1 million spam messages can be posted on computers and then they are stuck there ands it is up to the people who own those computers to fix them.
No Cost:
Another big problem with spam is that it costs absolutely nothing for people to send out on computers so you could send 2 million spam letters and the cost would still be nothing. This is different to other advertising forms on the internet which have to be payed for so they don't get put on computers as much.
Solutions:
Legislation:
The only solution that will work if people want to get rid of spam is direct legislation. Once implicated direct legislation will be able to put expenses on spam that is sent out and ban spam being sent out all together.
SUMMARY:
This reading has helped me to understand what a big problem spam is and how much damage it does when spam makes it's way to your computer.
COMMUNICATION:
Communication:
Communication today is to a large extent centered widely around the internet and how we communicate with each other today is centered around letters that we type and not words that we speak as was the case 20 years ago when face to face communication still existed.
Communication can take place:
-Between two people
-Between a group of people
-Within a business
-Between a business and different organisations
Communication also takes place within networks:
-Within a chain network
-Circle network
-Wheel network
-All-channe
There are four main types of communication.
These are:
-Synchronous
-Asynchronous
-Place dependant
-Place independent
With synchronous information every party has to take part in the communication for it to be successful. With Asynchronous communication the people take turns and talk seperately not engaging with any other persons.
Cyberspace Place Depending:
With place dependent communication all the parties need to be together in one area so that they can talk and exchange information. This form of communication would not work or be effective if the parties were seperate.
SUMMARY:
We have come very far today from where we were sixty years ago where writing a letter was the only form of communication we knew. Today we simply need to press a button on the phone or computer and we can talk to anyone we like anywhere we like. The main form of commmunication today the internet is a huge leap forward and technology is only going to get better.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY:
Term Entered:
The term I entered when logged on to GOOGLE was singing as this is an interest of mine. WEhen I entered the term singing i was taken to a list of popular singers and I was given information about their lives and careers.
What I Found:
When I clicked the link on singing I founf information about getting singing lessons and their was a range of singing videos that I looked at.
Benefits Of Podcasts:
1.It is easy to locate information
2.The information on podcasts is extensive
3.Podcasts are quick to locate.
SUMMARY:
This tutorial activity showed me how easy it was to find information on google and I was able to see the benefits of podcasts.
READING ONE:
Guide To Using Email:
Essential Email Etiquette:
Addressing People Properly:
It is important when you write any sort of email whether it be to your friends,your family or your employer in the workforce that you know the proper words to use so that the email is polite and shows that you have respect for that person. If you are writing to someone that you don't know on a personal level or an employer or an associate in the workforce it is important to spell their name correctly and address them with "to" or "to whom it may concern." On the other hand if you are talking to friends or family who know you and whom you write to often it is ok to use words like "hey" and "hi."
Email etiquette is important as the words you use when you write an email show people if you respect yourself and if you respect them.
SUMMARY:
This reading has helped me understand the importance of using the internet and has helped me see how equally important etiquette is in relation to the internet. Internet etiquette shows people that you have respect for them and respect for yourself.
READING TWO:
THE PROBLEM WITH SPAM:
Unsolicited Bulk Email(UBE):
This unsolicited bulk email is the other name given for what is commonly known as SPAM. SPAM is a huge problem that when it gets into the computer causes a huge amount of damage to the computer which then may need to be fixed and which then costs a lot of money.
Problems Associated With Spam:
No Limits:
One of the biggrest problems associated with spam is that there is no limit on how much spam people can actually send out. Up to 1 million spam messages can be posted on computers and then they are stuck there ands it is up to the people who own those computers to fix them.
No Cost:
Another big problem with spam is that it costs absolutely nothing for people to send out on computers so you could send 2 million spam letters and the cost would still be nothing. This is different to other advertising forms on the internet which have to be payed for so they don't get put on computers as much.
Solutions:
Legislation:
The only solution that will work if people want to get rid of spam is direct legislation. Once implicated direct legislation will be able to put expenses on spam that is sent out and ban spam being sent out all together.
SUMMARY:
This reading has helped me to understand what a big problem spam is and how much damage it does when spam makes it's way to your computer.
Monday, May 12, 2008
WEEK EIGHT SUMMARY
LECTURE SUMMARY:
PRESENTING ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A Practioners Point Of View:
To execute a good powerpoint presentation there are several things that you need to be mindful of and keep constant throughout your presentation. You need to have a tone in your voice that tells the audience you are sure of your topic and what you are saying is the right thing. If you are firm and certain of your topic then the audience will straight away believe what you say and not have any reasons to question you. If you siound uncertain and employ repition of the word "um" then the audience will know you have an unclear idea of your topic and they in turn will have a lack of faith in your presentation and bot believe what you are saying.
Structuring Your Presentation:
All presentations are made up of three parts,
-An introduction
-A body
-A comclusion
This is so that the talk has a clear structure and so that the audience are able to easily follow where the talk is going.
The Introduction:
The introduction that is generally used for a speech has six main components to help grab peoples attention
-Attention getters
-Thesis statement
-Audience adaptation
-Credibility Statement
-Preview
-Transition to body
Body:
The body of a presentation includes:
-The main ideas
-organisational patterns
-Connective devices
-References to outside research
Conclusion:
The conclusion has the all important task of summing up the information of your talk so that the audience understands it.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
READING ONE:
Powerpoint In The Classroom:
Introduction To Powerpoint:
When you give a powerpoint presentation the first thing to do is log on to the microsoft powerpoint site and get a general feel for powerpoint and all the options it offers.
Creating Slides:
The next step to making a powerpoint presentation is to actually create the slides. When you get on to microsoft powerpoint you will see three different options for creating slides:
1.Creating a blank slide
2.Using a template
3.Autocontent wizard.
These three types of slides offer many different options that you will see when you log onto microsoft powerpoint.
Making Changes To Your Powerpoint:
If you are making a powerpoint presentation and there is something you don't like about it you can alter it with a click of the mouse. For example if you don't like the layout of one whole slide that you have created you simply get rid of it by selecting it clicking on it asnd selecting the delete option.
Animation Functions Of A Powerpoint Presentation:
There are many different animation functions that enhance a powerpoint presentation. Such as: Adding pictures, Adding sound, Adding colour and adding motion. All these functions are easily accessed on the microsoft powerpoint page and they will all improve your presentation. However because the range of pictures, sounds and other extras is so extensive it is important to remember that the topic of your presentation and your assignment is more important and not to get too carried away with the powerpoint itself as it is just a prop to aid you in your presentation.
Conclusion:
Powerpoint presentations are very important for assignments and they make all things that need to be discussed exciting and they involve your audience whether they are business executibes or fellow students in the classroom.
PRESENTING ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
A Practioners Point Of View:
To execute a good powerpoint presentation there are several things that you need to be mindful of and keep constant throughout your presentation. You need to have a tone in your voice that tells the audience you are sure of your topic and what you are saying is the right thing. If you are firm and certain of your topic then the audience will straight away believe what you say and not have any reasons to question you. If you siound uncertain and employ repition of the word "um" then the audience will know you have an unclear idea of your topic and they in turn will have a lack of faith in your presentation and bot believe what you are saying.
Structuring Your Presentation:
All presentations are made up of three parts,
-An introduction
-A body
-A comclusion
This is so that the talk has a clear structure and so that the audience are able to easily follow where the talk is going.
The Introduction:
The introduction that is generally used for a speech has six main components to help grab peoples attention
-Attention getters
-Thesis statement
-Audience adaptation
-Credibility Statement
-Preview
-Transition to body
Body:
The body of a presentation includes:
-The main ideas
-organisational patterns
-Connective devices
-References to outside research
Conclusion:
The conclusion has the all important task of summing up the information of your talk so that the audience understands it.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
READING ONE:
Powerpoint In The Classroom:
Introduction To Powerpoint:
When you give a powerpoint presentation the first thing to do is log on to the microsoft powerpoint site and get a general feel for powerpoint and all the options it offers.
Creating Slides:
The next step to making a powerpoint presentation is to actually create the slides. When you get on to microsoft powerpoint you will see three different options for creating slides:
1.Creating a blank slide
2.Using a template
3.Autocontent wizard.
These three types of slides offer many different options that you will see when you log onto microsoft powerpoint.
Making Changes To Your Powerpoint:
If you are making a powerpoint presentation and there is something you don't like about it you can alter it with a click of the mouse. For example if you don't like the layout of one whole slide that you have created you simply get rid of it by selecting it clicking on it asnd selecting the delete option.
Animation Functions Of A Powerpoint Presentation:
There are many different animation functions that enhance a powerpoint presentation. Such as: Adding pictures, Adding sound, Adding colour and adding motion. All these functions are easily accessed on the microsoft powerpoint page and they will all improve your presentation. However because the range of pictures, sounds and other extras is so extensive it is important to remember that the topic of your presentation and your assignment is more important and not to get too carried away with the powerpoint itself as it is just a prop to aid you in your presentation.
Conclusion:
Powerpoint presentations are very important for assignments and they make all things that need to be discussed exciting and they involve your audience whether they are business executibes or fellow students in the classroom.
WEEK SEVEN SUMMARY
LECTURE SUMMARY:
USING END NOTE:
Citations, References and Bibliographies:
Why Reference?
When you write reports or essays for university and in the workforce you need to acknowledge the words of others that you may use through the course of writing the essay because they are not your own and using them without acknowledging those who wrote them is what's known as stealing or plagiarism. Plagiarism can incur heavy fines and penalties the same as if you were to steal a car or rob a bank so for these reasons you write down the name of the author whose words you have used after you write them to acknowledge that it was their hard work and research that went into forming those conclusions.
<strong>What is Endnote?
Endnote is a program that is a part of Microsoft word. Endnote is used as a referencing format that is automatically locked into the computer. Endnote will automatically put in your references for you when you are writing an assignment ans is a great time saver for something that is worth half your marks.
Endnote Library:
When opening a new endnote library you have to select create a new Endnote library button and then you have to save it. To save an Endnote library you have to use a separate file because endnote libraries have multiple functions.
Entering References Manually In Endnote Libraries:
To enter a reference into an Endnote library select the reference button on the toolbar and select enter new reference. You then have to select which type of reference you wish to enter into the Endnote library as the dialogue is altered according to the reference entered.
Why Use Endnote:strong>
-Endnote is an efficient system that keeps track of the growing numbers of references stored in the computer
-Endnote can store a number of different types of references it is not just limited to book or online references
-Endnote works in collaboration with Microsoft word
-Endnote is an efficient program that once you get the hang of it university referencing will take place at just the touch of a button.
Governing Principles When Using Endnote:
-Endnote is a program that once accessed will take some time getting used to so have patience and don't expect to get the hang of it straight away.
-Start by using endnote only as a means of tracking your references. Do not begin straight away to store your life's work in endnote because it may not work straight away.
-Make sure that your endnote display is not too crowded as it Will become confusing once you start storing more and more references in endnote.
-Have a hard copy back up of the references you are storing in endnote either on a usb drive or written down and filed away. Although the endnote program may be faster then these back-up methods it is not always a sound guarantee that it is the safest way as computers may contract viruses or programs may be down. For these reasons it is in a person's own best interests to have a hard copy back-up of their endnote library.
Summary
This lecture has helped develop the understanding as to what an endnote library is and how it can be a huge help in your studies.
WEEK SEVEN READING ONE:
"ENDNOTE"
What Is Endnote
Endnote is a format on the computer wherby you can save libraries complete with references so that they can be accessed at your own leisure in the future.
Endnote is also a place where the author of a reference is highlighted. Once your endnote library is set up it is easy for you to access your references and you need to only type them into endnote once. After the initial entering of references you can access them whenever you want unlike having to manually print your references on paper ebery time you do an assignment. The endnote website comprises of two steps that you have to somplete before you can start using your endnote library.
Step One:
The first step is to set up your endnote library where you enter your references and then need only to store them once and they can be accessed at any time you need them. You set up your endnote library by logging on to the endnote site and following the prompts.
Step Two:
The next step to establishing your endnote library is to enter citations into the documents and this is particularly important for people who are writing a thesis or if a student is in their final year writing their final paper.
Building A New Endnote Reference Library:
When you go to create your new endnote library you need to go to the file menu and select "New" then to save your endnote library you need to go to the file menu and select "save".
You should save the library on the same page where your research dociuments are for convienience.
Displaying And Searching:
When you display and search something on endnote it is the process by which put on your library the references that you have used so far. When searching something on an endnote library you would be looking for the feferences that you have previously saved and now need to acess for a piece of writing or any other assignments.
Backing Up Your Endnote Library:
The endnote library system is extremely efficient, however it is important to back-up your library with another library whenever you wish to enter new references to ensure that your old ones are not lost. It is not worth it to have 20 references saved and then you put in one new one forgetting to back-up the others which are then all lost because you haven't taken the time to create a back-up library.
The endnote library is a great invention that saves time and makes certain that references are of the highest quality.
SUMMARY:
This reading has explained the importance of endnote libraries and what measures need to be taken to ensure that your library stays safe and the information is still there.
READING TWO
Some Additional Endnote Help:
Downloads:
-Program updates and patches
-Outdate styles
-Database conversions
-Endnote termlistsI
System Requirements And Compatability Information:
The system requirements for endnote include videos showing you how to use endnote and tip sheets explaining the key features contained in endnote libraries.
The endnote site has a variety of discussion forums lookingdifferent people all over the world coming together to discuss endnote. The discussion forums may include people who use endbote libraries now and the people who wish to use them but are seeking more advice on how to do this.
SUMMARY:
The second reading has explained endnote systems and how to better understand these systems especiallt when creating an endnote library.
USING END NOTE:
Citations, References and Bibliographies:
Why Reference?
When you write reports or essays for university and in the workforce you need to acknowledge the words of others that you may use through the course of writing the essay because they are not your own and using them without acknowledging those who wrote them is what's known as stealing or plagiarism. Plagiarism can incur heavy fines and penalties the same as if you were to steal a car or rob a bank so for these reasons you write down the name of the author whose words you have used after you write them to acknowledge that it was their hard work and research that went into forming those conclusions.
<strong>What is Endnote?
Endnote is a program that is a part of Microsoft word. Endnote is used as a referencing format that is automatically locked into the computer. Endnote will automatically put in your references for you when you are writing an assignment ans is a great time saver for something that is worth half your marks.
Endnote Library:
When opening a new endnote library you have to select create a new Endnote library button and then you have to save it. To save an Endnote library you have to use a separate file because endnote libraries have multiple functions.
Entering References Manually In Endnote Libraries:
To enter a reference into an Endnote library select the reference button on the toolbar and select enter new reference. You then have to select which type of reference you wish to enter into the Endnote library as the dialogue is altered according to the reference entered.
Why Use Endnote:strong>
-Endnote is an efficient system that keeps track of the growing numbers of references stored in the computer
-Endnote can store a number of different types of references it is not just limited to book or online references
-Endnote works in collaboration with Microsoft word
-Endnote is an efficient program that once you get the hang of it university referencing will take place at just the touch of a button.
Governing Principles When Using Endnote:
-Endnote is a program that once accessed will take some time getting used to so have patience and don't expect to get the hang of it straight away.
-Start by using endnote only as a means of tracking your references. Do not begin straight away to store your life's work in endnote because it may not work straight away.
-Make sure that your endnote display is not too crowded as it Will become confusing once you start storing more and more references in endnote.
-Have a hard copy back up of the references you are storing in endnote either on a usb drive or written down and filed away. Although the endnote program may be faster then these back-up methods it is not always a sound guarantee that it is the safest way as computers may contract viruses or programs may be down. For these reasons it is in a person's own best interests to have a hard copy back-up of their endnote library.
Summary
This lecture has helped develop the understanding as to what an endnote library is and how it can be a huge help in your studies.
WEEK SEVEN READING ONE:
"ENDNOTE"
What Is Endnote
Endnote is a format on the computer wherby you can save libraries complete with references so that they can be accessed at your own leisure in the future.
Endnote is also a place where the author of a reference is highlighted. Once your endnote library is set up it is easy for you to access your references and you need to only type them into endnote once. After the initial entering of references you can access them whenever you want unlike having to manually print your references on paper ebery time you do an assignment. The endnote website comprises of two steps that you have to somplete before you can start using your endnote library.
Step One:
The first step is to set up your endnote library where you enter your references and then need only to store them once and they can be accessed at any time you need them. You set up your endnote library by logging on to the endnote site and following the prompts.
Step Two:
The next step to establishing your endnote library is to enter citations into the documents and this is particularly important for people who are writing a thesis or if a student is in their final year writing their final paper.
Building A New Endnote Reference Library:
When you go to create your new endnote library you need to go to the file menu and select "New" then to save your endnote library you need to go to the file menu and select "save".
You should save the library on the same page where your research dociuments are for convienience.
Displaying And Searching:
When you display and search something on endnote it is the process by which put on your library the references that you have used so far. When searching something on an endnote library you would be looking for the feferences that you have previously saved and now need to acess for a piece of writing or any other assignments.
Backing Up Your Endnote Library:
The endnote library system is extremely efficient, however it is important to back-up your library with another library whenever you wish to enter new references to ensure that your old ones are not lost. It is not worth it to have 20 references saved and then you put in one new one forgetting to back-up the others which are then all lost because you haven't taken the time to create a back-up library.
The endnote library is a great invention that saves time and makes certain that references are of the highest quality.
SUMMARY:
This reading has explained the importance of endnote libraries and what measures need to be taken to ensure that your library stays safe and the information is still there.
READING TWO
Some Additional Endnote Help:
Downloads:
-Program updates and patches
-Outdate styles
-Database conversions
-Endnote termlistsI
System Requirements And Compatability Information:
The system requirements for endnote include videos showing you how to use endnote and tip sheets explaining the key features contained in endnote libraries.
The endnote site has a variety of discussion forums lookingdifferent people all over the world coming together to discuss endnote. The discussion forums may include people who use endbote libraries now and the people who wish to use them but are seeking more advice on how to do this.
SUMMARY:
The second reading has explained endnote systems and how to better understand these systems especiallt when creating an endnote library.
WEEK SIX SUMMARY
WLECTURE SUMMARY:
EVALUATION AND AUTHENTICATION
IQ context the WWW:
Open protocols:
-Quick and easy swapping of information
-Anyone who owns a computer can easily search the web and find information.
-Information on the web is of a higher technological standard then any other form of information accessed before
No control over:
who can post information on the www. This means that information of any calibur can be posted on the web and any person who has no experience with information quality can post what they want on the web.
Not all sites on the www created equal:
There are some sites contained on the internet that are of a higher educational quality than others. For example the smithson site versus wikepedia.
The wikepedia site is of a poorer quality than smithson because everyone and anyone has the luxury of posting what they want on wikipedia wheras in smithson the site is updated by intellectuals who have experience in the field.
Evaluating IQ on the www:
Issues:
-Generally on the web the goals of the site writers and sponsors are not displayed on the site so no one knows what shiould anmd should not be posted on the internet.
-The internet is often used as a base for information of all types ranging from friends talking about the latest goss to intellectuals on the field posting vital information.
Questions:
-Does the information display any bias
-Is the information designed to sway opinions
-Is there any advertising on the page
Currency of issues:
-Publication and revision dates not always displayed on page
-If a date for the page is given it may signify the time at which:
-The page was written
-When the information was first displayed on the web page
-When the information was last updated.
Indicators of quality:
-Sources documented-links, footnots etc.
-Information retyped or forged-why isn't there any links to a published version.
-Links to other resources-biased or slanted.
SUMMARYl
These lecture notes have thoroughly explained web evaluation and authenticication.
WEEK SIX TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
5 Stratagies To Examine Webpages Efficiently:
1. Know Why You Are Searching The Web:
The web has many different focuses used both for study and leisure time. It is important that when you log onto the web for study you have a focus goal and you stick to that goal for a good hour before taking a break. It is no use going onto the internet for study and then 5 minutes in logging onto facebook when you could have easily located what you were looking for in a book. This would just amount to a waste of your time and a waste of the wide range of educational resources the web has to offer.
2.Check Quality Of Information On The Web:
Almost anyone can post almost anything on the web there are no stops or checks in place to filter what is allowed onto the web. For this reason when you are searching the web for study purposes you may need to check the background of the author to make sure this site wasn't written by someone with no experience in whatever field your study is centered on.
3. Identify Why The Site Was Initially Created:
Before you begin an in depth search of the webpage go back and figure out why it is there in the first place and for what purpose. For example does the webpage serve an educational or social purpose. If you are looking at the page for study purposes and you are gettting distracted because it is a social page get off that page and try another link that may be there to serve study purposes.
4.Look At The Fine Print:
Immediately when you look at a webpage the spelling, grammar and layout of the page tell you immediately whether this page contains information of a high standard or if it was written by someone with no experience.Look at the information is it demanding or simple in language this will tell you what purpose the site serves and if you can trust the person who wrote the site. Anotther good thing to pay close attention to is the date the site was posted. If there is a recent date you know the site is new and fresh and brimming full with information. If the date is pre 2000 then you know the site is rarely updated and therefore is not a good source for your search.
5.Be able to distinguish between webpages and pages found on the web:
When people mention webpages they are referring to information sources such as google and yahoo things that cannot be found anywhere else but on the computer. Pages found on the web include such things as online books and journals things that can be found and utalised in the physical world. Make sure when you are on the internet which of the two you wish to find either webpages or pages found on the web.
SUMMARY:
These stratagies for the first activity have helped show how to properly search the web. It is important to remember these stratagies in the future when looking on the internet.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY TWO
For the second part of the tutorial activity we had to evaluate the authenticity of two websites and say what indicators show theu are effective.
1.America In The Sixtiesa:
This site contains a variety of authentic information describing america in the sixties as a time of a birth in art and architecture.
Art:
The art in america in the sixties followed much the same poattern of art in the fifties however dlowly but surely americans began to become more and more obssessed with space and this reflected ion their artwork. The idea for artists in the sixties was allowing people to escapoe into the unknoiwn with different pieces of art and let an artists artwork become whatever the viewer wanted it to be.
2.The Almost Great Society In The Sixties:
America in the sixties was a society of many contra\dictions. On one side you had the prospering white americans who were enjoying the benefits of a prosperous society and on the other side you had the african-americans who fell victim to white supremacist group the klu klux clan or kkk. For these victims it was a fight for survival in the sixties with Martin luther king peacefully voicing his support for his people in turmoil which eventuaslly cost him his life.
SUMMARY:
This second tutorial activity has explained what America was like in the sixties.
EVALUATION AND AUTHENTICATION
IQ context the WWW:
Open protocols:
-Quick and easy swapping of information
-Anyone who owns a computer can easily search the web and find information.
-Information on the web is of a higher technological standard then any other form of information accessed before
No control over:
who can post information on the www. This means that information of any calibur can be posted on the web and any person who has no experience with information quality can post what they want on the web.
Not all sites on the www created equal:
There are some sites contained on the internet that are of a higher educational quality than others. For example the smithson site versus wikepedia.
The wikepedia site is of a poorer quality than smithson because everyone and anyone has the luxury of posting what they want on wikipedia wheras in smithson the site is updated by intellectuals who have experience in the field.
Evaluating IQ on the www:
Issues:
-Generally on the web the goals of the site writers and sponsors are not displayed on the site so no one knows what shiould anmd should not be posted on the internet.
-The internet is often used as a base for information of all types ranging from friends talking about the latest goss to intellectuals on the field posting vital information.
Questions:
-Does the information display any bias
-Is the information designed to sway opinions
-Is there any advertising on the page
Currency of issues:
-Publication and revision dates not always displayed on page
-If a date for the page is given it may signify the time at which:
-The page was written
-When the information was first displayed on the web page
-When the information was last updated.
Indicators of quality:
-Sources documented-links, footnots etc.
-Information retyped or forged-why isn't there any links to a published version.
-Links to other resources-biased or slanted.
SUMMARYl
These lecture notes have thoroughly explained web evaluation and authenticication.
WEEK SIX TUTORIAL ACTIVITY ONE:
5 Stratagies To Examine Webpages Efficiently:
1. Know Why You Are Searching The Web:
The web has many different focuses used both for study and leisure time. It is important that when you log onto the web for study you have a focus goal and you stick to that goal for a good hour before taking a break. It is no use going onto the internet for study and then 5 minutes in logging onto facebook when you could have easily located what you were looking for in a book. This would just amount to a waste of your time and a waste of the wide range of educational resources the web has to offer.
2.Check Quality Of Information On The Web:
Almost anyone can post almost anything on the web there are no stops or checks in place to filter what is allowed onto the web. For this reason when you are searching the web for study purposes you may need to check the background of the author to make sure this site wasn't written by someone with no experience in whatever field your study is centered on.
3. Identify Why The Site Was Initially Created:
Before you begin an in depth search of the webpage go back and figure out why it is there in the first place and for what purpose. For example does the webpage serve an educational or social purpose. If you are looking at the page for study purposes and you are gettting distracted because it is a social page get off that page and try another link that may be there to serve study purposes.
4.Look At The Fine Print:
Immediately when you look at a webpage the spelling, grammar and layout of the page tell you immediately whether this page contains information of a high standard or if it was written by someone with no experience.Look at the information is it demanding or simple in language this will tell you what purpose the site serves and if you can trust the person who wrote the site. Anotther good thing to pay close attention to is the date the site was posted. If there is a recent date you know the site is new and fresh and brimming full with information. If the date is pre 2000 then you know the site is rarely updated and therefore is not a good source for your search.
5.Be able to distinguish between webpages and pages found on the web:
When people mention webpages they are referring to information sources such as google and yahoo things that cannot be found anywhere else but on the computer. Pages found on the web include such things as online books and journals things that can be found and utalised in the physical world. Make sure when you are on the internet which of the two you wish to find either webpages or pages found on the web.
SUMMARY:
These stratagies for the first activity have helped show how to properly search the web. It is important to remember these stratagies in the future when looking on the internet.
TUTORIAL ACTIVITY TWO
For the second part of the tutorial activity we had to evaluate the authenticity of two websites and say what indicators show theu are effective.
1.America In The Sixtiesa:
This site contains a variety of authentic information describing america in the sixties as a time of a birth in art and architecture.
Art:
The art in america in the sixties followed much the same poattern of art in the fifties however dlowly but surely americans began to become more and more obssessed with space and this reflected ion their artwork. The idea for artists in the sixties was allowing people to escapoe into the unknoiwn with different pieces of art and let an artists artwork become whatever the viewer wanted it to be.
2.The Almost Great Society In The Sixties:
America in the sixties was a society of many contra\dictions. On one side you had the prospering white americans who were enjoying the benefits of a prosperous society and on the other side you had the african-americans who fell victim to white supremacist group the klu klux clan or kkk. For these victims it was a fight for survival in the sixties with Martin luther king peacefully voicing his support for his people in turmoil which eventuaslly cost him his life.
SUMMARY:
This second tutorial activity has explained what America was like in the sixties.
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