Brown & Michaels from http://www.bpmlegal.com/overview.html
This reading concerns the processes of protection against attackers which may want your information. The author explains how the reader can protect him/her self by having patents, copyrights and tradmarks.
The three types of patents described are design patents, plant patents and utility patents.
Trademarks can protect a logo or symbol of a product or source so no one other than the person who owns it can use it.
Copyrights protects the source's authority, composition and artistry.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Week Twelve - Lecture Summary
Social and ethical issues were the topic focus of this week's lecture. The web can be dangerous as there can be possible identity theft. This is because there are open protocols and no enforeable standards. There are many smart people who use the internet that can attack the less smart who also use it. Also, freedom is speech is allowed on the internet, this is because the internet is unruled and has little security. There are a number of problems which can be caused because of this:
- Copyright Issues
- Plagiarism
- Privacy
- Password Theft
- Personal Detail Theft
To enabled protection from these things a firewall could be installed as well as antivirus software. Be also aware of file attachments such as .zip, .rar, etc as these can be downloaded along with a virus. Anti-spyware software is also a good idea which can guard your computer against harmful spyware.
- Copyright Issues
- Plagiarism
- Privacy
- Password Theft
- Personal Detail Theft
To enabled protection from these things a firewall could be installed as well as antivirus software. Be also aware of file attachments such as .zip, .rar, etc as these can be downloaded along with a virus. Anti-spyware software is also a good idea which can guard your computer against harmful spyware.
Week Eleven - Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom
Definitions:
Data: A symbol which has no meaning attached. (fact)
Information: A collected amount of data relating to each other. (observation)
Knowledge: An inference or judgement of the information. Has meaning. (inference)
Wisdom: An understanding of knowledge with the ability to judge the meaning of something.
Knowing the relation between data, information, knowledge and wisdom will allow me to progress easier with my university studies as I now know how I can construct knowledge from information which is from data. When reading, or even viewing, I can identify the facts and convert them to knowledge which can be used for assignments or even exams.
The image below interprets the way data is converted to knowledge.
Data: A symbol which has no meaning attached. (fact)
Information: A collected amount of data relating to each other. (observation)
Knowledge: An inference or judgement of the information. Has meaning. (inference)
Wisdom: An understanding of knowledge with the ability to judge the meaning of something.
Knowing the relation between data, information, knowledge and wisdom will allow me to progress easier with my university studies as I now know how I can construct knowledge from information which is from data. When reading, or even viewing, I can identify the facts and convert them to knowledge which can be used for assignments or even exams.
The image below interprets the way data is converted to knowledge.
Week Eleven - Readings
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom from http://www.systems-thinking.org/dikw/dikw.htm
This website discusses data, information, knowledge, understanding and wisdome. Firstly, data is explained as symbols, whether being a colour, number, letter, etc. Anything without judgement. Information as data that is processed to be useful, which usually answers the questions of who, what where, when. This still has no judgements attached though can lead one to understand an idea or topic which leads to wisdom. Wisdom is the evaluation of understanding. All undertsanding of a topic or idea is carried by knowledge, information and data.
Knowing this, i understand the method of producing ideas through the above to gain wisdom of a topic.
Information Literacy Tutorial from http://camellia.shc.edu/literacy/index.html
This website concerns the above which is discussed though adds detail to the conversions of data to information to knowledge. This website offers help to learn how to construct knowledge from information and data. Though this is done, it holds the same information discussed in Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom.
This website discusses data, information, knowledge, understanding and wisdome. Firstly, data is explained as symbols, whether being a colour, number, letter, etc. Anything without judgement. Information as data that is processed to be useful, which usually answers the questions of who, what where, when. This still has no judgements attached though can lead one to understand an idea or topic which leads to wisdom. Wisdom is the evaluation of understanding. All undertsanding of a topic or idea is carried by knowledge, information and data.
Knowing this, i understand the method of producing ideas through the above to gain wisdom of a topic.
Information Literacy Tutorial from http://camellia.shc.edu/literacy/index.html
This website concerns the above which is discussed though adds detail to the conversions of data to information to knowledge. This website offers help to learn how to construct knowledge from information and data. Though this is done, it holds the same information discussed in Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom.
Week Eleven - Lecture Summary
This week's lecture involved the discussion of data, information and knowledge. Data was explained as a fact of proposition (raw), information as a collection of facts or data that relate to each other and knowledge as the sum or range of what is percieved, discovered or learned.
- Data is seen as unbiased, straightfoward and objective
- Information as summative with meaning
- Knowledge biased, inference, judgement
Knowledge is created by information, information is made of data.
These ideas are constructed into examples using business. Business operations work from data and information while business intelligence operates from knowledge.
- Data is seen as unbiased, straightfoward and objective
- Information as summative with meaning
- Knowledge biased, inference, judgement
Knowledge is created by information, information is made of data.
These ideas are constructed into examples using business. Business operations work from data and information while business intelligence operates from knowledge.
Week Ten - "The DNA of Information"
Negroponte’s ideas about bit and atom based information concern the accessibility, security, transferability and value. He states that the when asking the value of a laptop, only the atom-based components are measures. Negroponte’s laptop came to $2000 even though he had one million dollars worth of bit-based material within.
A number of pros and cons are discussed by Negroponte concerning bit and atom based information:
Bit-based information can be sent from and to all over the world while atom-based costs to send which can calculate up to forty five percent of the total cost. The time to send atom-based material is also takes longer to than bit-based. Not to mention the efficiency of sending bit-based information with the ease and accessibility of the entire method.
It is later stated that even though bit-based information can be converted into atom-based, it does not mean that atom-based will not one day be able to be converted into bit-based then atom-based.
Even though this was written thirteen years ago, it is still relevant as bit-based information is used the same way as well as atom-based information. The pros and con are also still the same today as it was then.
A number of pros and cons are discussed by Negroponte concerning bit and atom based information:
Bit-based information can be sent from and to all over the world while atom-based costs to send which can calculate up to forty five percent of the total cost. The time to send atom-based material is also takes longer to than bit-based. Not to mention the efficiency of sending bit-based information with the ease and accessibility of the entire method.
It is later stated that even though bit-based information can be converted into atom-based, it does not mean that atom-based will not one day be able to be converted into bit-based then atom-based.
Even though this was written thirteen years ago, it is still relevant as bit-based information is used the same way as well as atom-based information. The pros and con are also still the same today as it was then.
Week Ten - Favourites and Bookmarks Task
The website 'Favourites' from http://www.inette.com/aibtinette/favoritesI.html explains the step by step method of creating a favourites list and organising its data. It begins by showing the reader how to access favourite via internet explorer.
Next, the author shows how one can create a favourites link of a website of their choice. This allows for a couple of simple clicks of the mouse to access the same website without having to type in any url or passing through other websites or pages.
it is also shown that the reader can organise their favourite into certain files. You can have 10 favourite in one file for example. These files can be named and classified into subjects.
Using favourites via internet explorer is a great and effective way to access a number of different webpages without having to spend large amounts of time or effort with returning back to a page you have visited before.
The images below show the favourites list I have produced on my own.
Next, the author shows how one can create a favourites link of a website of their choice. This allows for a couple of simple clicks of the mouse to access the same website without having to type in any url or passing through other websites or pages.
it is also shown that the reader can organise their favourite into certain files. You can have 10 favourite in one file for example. These files can be named and classified into subjects.
Using favourites via internet explorer is a great and effective way to access a number of different webpages without having to spend large amounts of time or effort with returning back to a page you have visited before.
The images below show the favourites list I have produced on my own.
Week Ten - Lecture Summary
This week's lecture involved the discussion of information management. Firstly, there are two types of information formats: atom-based and bit-based. Atom-based information are those such as books, papers, reports, etc, while those of bit-based formats are electronic content, digital reproductions and many others. A variety of pros and cons were stated between the two, nit-based information are seen as very cheap and flexible with the ability to be editted easily. Atom-based information on the other hand are hard to copy and change though are easily protected and can be hid.
There are a number of ways bit-based information can be stored.
.zip
.wav
.mpeg and many others
These are electronically stored and are not hard copy. These allow easy tranfers, acess and editting. Computers allow the organisation of bit-based information which make its functions more accessable.
There are a number of ways bit-based information can be stored.
.zip
.wav
.mpeg and many others
These are electronically stored and are not hard copy. These allow easy tranfers, acess and editting. Computers allow the organisation of bit-based information which make its functions more accessable.
Week Nine - Email Readings
This week's reading tasks include learning about email etiquette and what to do and dont in emails. Emails are expalined as large time wasters when not written effectively. When writing an email, one should be specific and get right to the point with not to wasting time. When writing emails, many use slang or unfinished words, this is seen as unprofessional and can sometimes be looked down upon. Grammer and puncuation should be applied to solve this problem. Also, dont use profanities as this lowers the professionalism of the email, if also seen by a boss/superior, the situation could lead to trouble.
The language of the email can be quite hard to write. Keep in mind the tone, irony, sarcasm, etc. These can lead to other interpretations of the email which can lead to trouble.
The language of the email can be quite hard to write. Keep in mind the tone, irony, sarcasm, etc. These can lead to other interpretations of the email which can lead to trouble.
Week Nine - Podcast Task
This task involved me searching 2 podcasts and listening to them. With itunes, I searched for medical science and got Science on Mornings, on triple j and All in the Mind - The science of happiness. The Science on Mornings is from the radio station 'triple j' which had a number of callers asking questions to a famous scientist who answered them. While 'All in the Mind' discussed how the human body creates happiness through hormones and chemical reactions. Both were very useful in creating my knowledge of medical science greater.
The ECU library allows for one to download podcast downloaders like Itunes. Podcasts are also available from ECU library, explaining how the library works.
The potential benefits from podcasts are gaining are larger amount of knowledge from radios, transcripts, interviews, etc. I reguarly listen to podcasts to gain more knowledge about medical science as it interest me and teaches me more about the subject.
The ECU library allows for one to download podcast downloaders like Itunes. Podcasts are also available from ECU library, explaining how the library works.
The potential benefits from podcasts are gaining are larger amount of knowledge from radios, transcripts, interviews, etc. I reguarly listen to podcasts to gain more knowledge about medical science as it interest me and teaches me more about the subject.
Week Nine - Group Search Task
Visiting google and selecting the GROUPS tab allowed me to search for a topic via groups. The words I chose to submit were 'hard determinism'. The image below shows the groups which appeared after submitting the search:
- alt.zen
- alt.atheism
- alt.religion.christian.presbyterian
- Atheism vs Christianity
- alt.philosophy
- alt.astrology.moderated
Entering the bulletin room of alt.atheism, I found a 150 posted argument of freewill vs determinism. Some contribute to the discussion with religion while others with logic. This allows me to obtain other's point of views on the topic and re-judge my own view. This bulletin has given me a number of other ideas which I have not yet thought about the topic. This leads me to think that at another time, I will be able to read other's views on any topic with bulletins via group searches.
- alt.zen
- alt.atheism
- alt.religion.christian.presbyterian
- Atheism vs Christianity
- alt.philosophy
- alt.astrology.moderated
Entering the bulletin room of alt.atheism, I found a 150 posted argument of freewill vs determinism. Some contribute to the discussion with religion while others with logic. This allows me to obtain other's point of views on the topic and re-judge my own view. This bulletin has given me a number of other ideas which I have not yet thought about the topic. This leads me to think that at another time, I will be able to read other's views on any topic with bulletins via group searches.
Week Nine - Lecture Summary
This week's lecture concerns communication. Beginning with the discussion of the importance of communication in today's world, we were asked to produce an email to suit appropriate net etiquette. After we all confirmed the importance of communication, the role of the ICT was explained: communication between individuals, businesses, organisations, etc. The ways this can be done are through the use of mobile phones (3G network), video, tele-conferencing, ipods, mp3, e-mail, through forums, instant chat programs, pc games, blogs, etc.
Synchronous and anynchronous communication was then explained. Synchronous is when communication within parties are all talking at the same time, while anynchronous communication is when parties take turns to communicate. This can either be done independently or dependently - Anywhere in cyberspace or in the same place.
Though this has its advantages, there are a number of disadvantages. One of them being pedophiles against young kids communicating over these tools. Even though, ICT is a great communication process which allows for an increase of information to the public in a variety of contexts.
Synchronous and anynchronous communication was then explained. Synchronous is when communication within parties are all talking at the same time, while anynchronous communication is when parties take turns to communicate. This can either be done independently or dependently - Anywhere in cyberspace or in the same place.
Though this has its advantages, there are a number of disadvantages. One of them being pedophiles against young kids communicating over these tools. Even though, ICT is a great communication process which allows for an increase of information to the public in a variety of contexts.
Week Eight - Reading
The website 'PowerPoint in the Classroom' ,from http://www.actden.com/pp2003/ teaches the reader PowerPoint and how to use it. It firstly explains how to create slide followed by editting and adding images and charts. Sounds and animation by motion is also explained with basic steps with how to do it. Time and rehearsing is discussed in relation to speeches: how to time yourself while you talk.
This website allows the reader to learn how to use PowerPoint step by step with the above functions. Any reader could go through out this website and learn enough to create a presentation.
This website allows the reader to learn how to use PowerPoint step by step with the above functions. Any reader could go through out this website and learn enough to create a presentation.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Week Eight - PowerPoint
This exercise consisted of me producing a PowerPoint to explain how to produce a low impact presentation. Below is the images for the PowerPoint:
Week Eight - Top Five Stategies to Give a Top Notch Presentation
Top Five Tips
1) When creating a powerpoint presentation, keep the slides simple. Each slide should consist of only one point. This is become the audience cannot absorb all information if there are large amounts presented.
2) Take your time and do not speak too quickly. This will enable the audience to hear every word said clearly. If the speaker is speaking too fast then the words are heard unclearly and the message to the audience is not understood.
3) Make sure you are engaging with the audience. Involve them within the presentation. Questions or even discussion may be carried out for this. This allows the audience to remember more as they are involved with what is being discussed.
4) Formatting should be done effectively considering the type target audience. High contrasted colours and big font size without adding fancy animations or font styles which may distract the audience.
5) Walking around or adding attention to you or the discussion can improve the discussion concerning the topic. Helen mentioned within the lecture that walking around helped produce attention. This can be done by reaching to every audience member.
1) When creating a powerpoint presentation, keep the slides simple. Each slide should consist of only one point. This is become the audience cannot absorb all information if there are large amounts presented.
2) Take your time and do not speak too quickly. This will enable the audience to hear every word said clearly. If the speaker is speaking too fast then the words are heard unclearly and the message to the audience is not understood.
3) Make sure you are engaging with the audience. Involve them within the presentation. Questions or even discussion may be carried out for this. This allows the audience to remember more as they are involved with what is being discussed.
4) Formatting should be done effectively considering the type target audience. High contrasted colours and big font size without adding fancy animations or font styles which may distract the audience.
5) Walking around or adding attention to you or the discussion can improve the discussion concerning the topic. Helen mentioned within the lecture that walking around helped produce attention. This can be done by reaching to every audience member.
Week Eight - Lecture Summary
Week eight's lecture summary concerned presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. We firstly began with watching a short video clip about creating a good presentation then having to make a comilation of 10 good tips for presenting. These included, add brief sentences, pictures, some some colours, big font, etc.
The lecture continued by explaining the audience's point of view. This was explained by 'selling' what you are saying. Engage with the aundience and make it look and sound like you are know and believe what you are talking about.
Later, the types of presentations were described.
- Video
- CD-ROM
- Wep-Page
- Essay
- Paper
- Oral Presentation
Then it was explained that it is best to have visuals as well as a speech when presenting. More is remembered by the audience when they are presented with visual and hearing sensed presentations.
When creating your presentation, a lot of work must still be added when creating it even though it should be left simple. Introduction, the body and conclusion must be well structure enabling for an engaging presentation.
Lastly, audience involvement must occur. This may include asking the audience questions.
The lecture continued by explaining the audience's point of view. This was explained by 'selling' what you are saying. Engage with the aundience and make it look and sound like you are know and believe what you are talking about.
Later, the types of presentations were described.
- Video
- CD-ROM
- Wep-Page
- Essay
- Paper
- Oral Presentation
Then it was explained that it is best to have visuals as well as a speech when presenting. More is remembered by the audience when they are presented with visual and hearing sensed presentations.
When creating your presentation, a lot of work must still be added when creating it even though it should be left simple. Introduction, the body and conclusion must be well structure enabling for an engaging presentation.
Lastly, audience involvement must occur. This may include asking the audience questions.
Week Seven - Reading Summaries
Guide to EndNote v9 @ ECU: An introduction to EndNote for new users at
Edith Cowan University
This reading begins with explaining what endnote is. Endnote is a program which can be inbuilt into Microsoft Word and be used as a reference library. One can easily produce both in-text and end-text references within their work quickly and efficiently.
This guide continues introducing endnote to the reader by explaining the step by step process to building a reference library. This includes selecting the type of reference for your library, eg:book, electronic jounral, etc. The guide then continues by explaining the fine details of adding the details of author, date, etc.
It then explains the different styles which can be selected depending on the course on is studying with each style is presented differently. Following this, a description of the method to incorporate the references into your document. Adding the citations within the readers text is explained, by the number of functions available.
Laslty, the guide explains the ways of exporting journal database references from ECU library directly into endnote. This needs little effort as it almost does it itself.
This guide enables the reader to specifically understand the functions and abilities of endnote. With this understanding, the reader can reference all texts used in his/her work without the cause of plagiarism.
Technical Support & Services
This web page offers support and services concerning endnote. Here is allows one to download patches and applications for endnote.
A number of links to other web pages are provided for some extra reading concerning the 'hot issues' with referencing, endnote and other topics.
A link to an endnote discussion forum is also available to some who wish to discuss issues of endnote or simply ask for help and advice. This is seen as a very helpful tool to those with little understanding of the program, who need help.
This is a fairly your page to access a number of different pages for support, help and downloads for endnote. This site should be reguarly checked for updates to keep endnote, and the readers referencing up to date, as well as knowing the current topics being discussed.
Edith Cowan University
This reading begins with explaining what endnote is. Endnote is a program which can be inbuilt into Microsoft Word and be used as a reference library. One can easily produce both in-text and end-text references within their work quickly and efficiently.
This guide continues introducing endnote to the reader by explaining the step by step process to building a reference library. This includes selecting the type of reference for your library, eg:book, electronic jounral, etc. The guide then continues by explaining the fine details of adding the details of author, date, etc.
It then explains the different styles which can be selected depending on the course on is studying with each style is presented differently. Following this, a description of the method to incorporate the references into your document. Adding the citations within the readers text is explained, by the number of functions available.
Laslty, the guide explains the ways of exporting journal database references from ECU library directly into endnote. This needs little effort as it almost does it itself.
This guide enables the reader to specifically understand the functions and abilities of endnote. With this understanding, the reader can reference all texts used in his/her work without the cause of plagiarism.
Technical Support & Services
This web page offers support and services concerning endnote. Here is allows one to download patches and applications for endnote.
A number of links to other web pages are provided for some extra reading concerning the 'hot issues' with referencing, endnote and other topics.
A link to an endnote discussion forum is also available to some who wish to discuss issues of endnote or simply ask for help and advice. This is seen as a very helpful tool to those with little understanding of the program, who need help.
This is a fairly your page to access a number of different pages for support, help and downloads for endnote. This site should be reguarly checked for updates to keep endnote, and the readers referencing up to date, as well as knowing the current topics being discussed.
Week Seven - Five Electronic Reference Types
This workshop task consists of the understanding of five different electronic reference types. The following end-text references from electronic formatted texts below are examples from the ECU online reference guide.
Ebook -
Wilkinson, R., & Marmot, M. (Eds.). (2003). Social determinants of health: The solid facts (2nd
ed.). Retrieved December 2, 2007, from http://www.euro.who.int/document/e81384.pdf
Report: Electronic Version -
Mulligan, D., & Bickmore-Brand, J. (1998, July). Outreach, access and support programs for
socio-economically disadvantaged people at Curtin: A feasibility study. Retrieved November
27, 2007, from http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/local/documents/les.doc
Website -
Harris, R. (1997). Encouraging students to use technology. Vanguard University of Southern
California. Retrieved July 24, 2000, from http://www.vanguard.edu/rharris/techuse.htm
Article in an Electronic Journal Based on a Print Source -
Capper, C. (1998). Critically oriented and postmodern perspectives: Sorting out the differences
and applications for practice [Electronic version]. Educational Administration Quarterly, 34
(3), 345-379.
Wiki
Rutledge, J., & Blackford, T. (2001). Pathway to undergraduate study: Academic discourse in
foundation studies. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education 2001
Conference, Melbourne. Retrieved September 3, 2005, from
http://www.aare.edu.au/01pap/rut01660.htm
Ebook -
Wilkinson, R., & Marmot, M. (Eds.). (2003). Social determinants of health: The solid facts (2nd
ed.). Retrieved December 2, 2007, from http://www.euro.who.int/document/e81384.pdf
Report: Electronic Version -
Mulligan, D., & Bickmore-Brand, J. (1998, July). Outreach, access and support programs for
socio-economically disadvantaged people at Curtin: A feasibility study. Retrieved November
27, 2007, from http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/local/documents/les.doc
Website -
Harris, R. (1997). Encouraging students to use technology. Vanguard University of Southern
California. Retrieved July 24, 2000, from http://www.vanguard.edu/rharris/techuse.htm
Article in an Electronic Journal Based on a Print Source -
Capper, C. (1998). Critically oriented and postmodern perspectives: Sorting out the differences
and applications for practice [Electronic version]. Educational Administration Quarterly, 34
(3), 345-379.
Wiki
Rutledge, J., & Blackford, T. (2001). Pathway to undergraduate study: Academic discourse in
foundation studies. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education 2001
Conference, Melbourne. Retrieved September 3, 2005, from
http://www.aare.edu.au/01pap/rut01660.htm
Friday, May 23, 2008
Week 7 - Endnote Exercise 2
The following images below consist of exercise 2 in the endnote task. This includes the addition of int-text and end-text references.
Week 7 - Endnote Exercise 1
The image below concerns the first activity for week 7's endnote tutorial. All in-text and end-text references have been included, along with the quotes from each text.
This exercise has allowed me to become more aware and understanding to the abilities endnote gives. Endnote does not only effectively reduce the common errors mistakenly done but also efficiently completes the citing and referencing job one must do when completing work for academic use.
This exercise has allowed me to become more aware and understanding to the abilities endnote gives. Endnote does not only effectively reduce the common errors mistakenly done but also efficiently completes the citing and referencing job one must do when completing work for academic use.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Week 6 - Evaluating Two Websites
The website, "American Cultural History: 1960 - 1969" from http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade60.html discusses the culture of the 1960s.
What is discussed is:
Art & Architecture
Theater, Film & Radio, & Television
Books & literature
Fashion & Fads
Education
Music
Events & Technology
Sports
Evaluation:
- This site holds only brief information concerning the 60s though can give good background knowledge of the development of the 60s.
- I have reason to believe that the information is accurate, as most of the information is provided with references and example of texts. The only reference not given, is for the facts of the 60s in the top right corner of the page. This leaves this to be unreliable facts.
- The website is written by the author Susan Goodwin though doesnt hold any information that concerns her. This forces the website to be less reliable though by not much as her references still sustain the information presented. She is also not very biased, as most of her conclusions come from texts concerning the 60s and what she is discussing. These conclusions can be seen clearly by the reader.
- The site's purpose is to inform the reader about the changes within the time of the 60s and how it has helped form culture to how it is today.
- The website can be seen to designed only for presentation within the web. There is no evidence that it has originated from an article, book etc.
This website is a valuable and credible as it has passed the criteria above. It holds quality, unbiased, referenced information that can be used for any topic concerning the culture of the 60s.
What is discussed is:
Art & Architecture
Theater, Film & Radio, & Television
Books & literature
Fashion & Fads
Education
Music
Events & Technology
Sports
Evaluation:
- This site holds only brief information concerning the 60s though can give good background knowledge of the development of the 60s.
- I have reason to believe that the information is accurate, as most of the information is provided with references and example of texts. The only reference not given, is for the facts of the 60s in the top right corner of the page. This leaves this to be unreliable facts.
- The website is written by the author Susan Goodwin though doesnt hold any information that concerns her. This forces the website to be less reliable though by not much as her references still sustain the information presented. She is also not very biased, as most of her conclusions come from texts concerning the 60s and what she is discussing. These conclusions can be seen clearly by the reader.
- The site's purpose is to inform the reader about the changes within the time of the 60s and how it has helped form culture to how it is today.
- The website can be seen to designed only for presentation within the web. There is no evidence that it has originated from an article, book etc.
This website is a valuable and credible as it has passed the criteria above. It holds quality, unbiased, referenced information that can be used for any topic concerning the culture of the 60s.
Week 6 - Evaluating Information strategies
The "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" page ( http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html ) discusses the tips for evaluating websites, enabling the reader to distinguish whether or not a website is of value.
The author firsty gives a number of questions which one should ask themselves when they view a website.
1) Make sure you are in the right place.
2) When in doubt, doubt.
3) Consider the source.
4) Know what's happening.
5) Look at details.
6) Distinguish Web pages from pages found on the Web.
Secondly, the author gives a criteria outline for evaluting sources, and how the questions above can be answered.
By analysing:
Authority: If the author of the source is credible
Accuracy: If the information is true/factual
Objectivity: If it is not biased
Currency: If it is a fairly new source and can be used to this day
Coverage: If the information is relevant to the topic and is detailed
Value: Is the information worth visiting
If it is a yes to all of these, then the website is a valuable and credible source which can be used for academic purposes.
In comparison to "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" page, the information found at "Evaluating Internet Sources", http://www.taftcollege.edu/newTC/Academic/INCO48/sec6-4.htm also discusses the method of evaluating a website though in more detail. "Evaluating Internet Sources" covers the importance of the domain of a website though "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" does not. For example, .com, .net, .edu, etc. The meaning of each of these can be explain, .edu as an educational site, which is seen to be more credible than .com, as .com is a commercial site which is usually made by anyone.
"Evaluating Internet Sources" continues by explaining the ten C's which can help to evaluate a website:
Content - This is discusses the type of information presented on a website, the currency, the purpose: satirical, serious, and if the website is 'juried'. This is similar to "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" currency, coverage and accuracy criteria areas.
Credibility - This is the similar to authority, the credibility of the author, though also the domain type of the website.
Critical Thinking - Think critically about the information, with a good criteria.
Copyright - If the author/creator of the website holds information without respecting the rights of copyright than it is usually created by the public. This holds little value as the reader as the information may have been copyrighted.
Citation - Resources for the information held on the website is important as this explains where the information (if valuable) originates from, eg: article, newspaper, government website, etc.
Continuity - It is more credible if the website continues to be updated, this helps to provide valuable information to the current date.
Censorship - If some words are excluded from a search engine's indexes than this may mean that the website has something to hide, and cannot be seen as not valuable from the point of a search engine.
Connectivity - Can the website be relied upon to be able to be connected to at all times.
Comparability - Does the website contain comparable information to other sites or stats.
Context - Relevance to the topic. Is the information valuable for the topic searched.
This is similar to that of "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" though adds more criteria levels and more detail.
The “Good, the Bad and the Ugly" website's criteria, found at http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html and ICYouSee Critical Thinking page are fairly similar to each other. Both cover authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and coverage, though this website does not cover value.
The author firsty gives a number of questions which one should ask themselves when they view a website.
1) Make sure you are in the right place.
2) When in doubt, doubt.
3) Consider the source.
4) Know what's happening.
5) Look at details.
6) Distinguish Web pages from pages found on the Web.
Secondly, the author gives a criteria outline for evaluting sources, and how the questions above can be answered.
By analysing:
Authority: If the author of the source is credible
Accuracy: If the information is true/factual
Objectivity: If it is not biased
Currency: If it is a fairly new source and can be used to this day
Coverage: If the information is relevant to the topic and is detailed
Value: Is the information worth visiting
If it is a yes to all of these, then the website is a valuable and credible source which can be used for academic purposes.
In comparison to "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" page, the information found at "Evaluating Internet Sources", http://www.taftcollege.edu/newTC/Academic/INCO48/sec6-4.htm also discusses the method of evaluating a website though in more detail. "Evaluating Internet Sources" covers the importance of the domain of a website though "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" does not. For example, .com, .net, .edu, etc. The meaning of each of these can be explain, .edu as an educational site, which is seen to be more credible than .com, as .com is a commercial site which is usually made by anyone.
"Evaluating Internet Sources" continues by explaining the ten C's which can help to evaluate a website:
Content - This is discusses the type of information presented on a website, the currency, the purpose: satirical, serious, and if the website is 'juried'. This is similar to "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" currency, coverage and accuracy criteria areas.
Credibility - This is the similar to authority, the credibility of the author, though also the domain type of the website.
Critical Thinking - Think critically about the information, with a good criteria.
Copyright - If the author/creator of the website holds information without respecting the rights of copyright than it is usually created by the public. This holds little value as the reader as the information may have been copyrighted.
Citation - Resources for the information held on the website is important as this explains where the information (if valuable) originates from, eg: article, newspaper, government website, etc.
Continuity - It is more credible if the website continues to be updated, this helps to provide valuable information to the current date.
Censorship - If some words are excluded from a search engine's indexes than this may mean that the website has something to hide, and cannot be seen as not valuable from the point of a search engine.
Connectivity - Can the website be relied upon to be able to be connected to at all times.
Comparability - Does the website contain comparable information to other sites or stats.
Context - Relevance to the topic. Is the information valuable for the topic searched.
This is similar to that of "ICYouSee Critical Thinking" though adds more criteria levels and more detail.
The “Good, the Bad and the Ugly" website's criteria, found at http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html and ICYouSee Critical Thinking page are fairly similar to each other. Both cover authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and coverage, though this website does not cover value.
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