1. What do i still need to get?
I need to get a book, journal, possibly a picture.
Journal - 460 Inventing Arguments
I found a journal but it turned out to be an article and i need to revise that.
I have been looking sporadically for books and i am in the process of using one.
2. Have i assessed my resources correctly?
For the majority i feel i have done so, but the majority isnt the whole. I need to revise some authoritative sources and diffuse some of the sources that are not. Some of my authoritative sources i think may not be and i will use the ideas and cite them rather than using them as a credible source.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Resources Reflections
1. How did you find your resources?
I went to the library to find certain credible sources. Especially when i needed to find a journal entry and obviously a book. I asked a librarian to help me find a book, I told her my thesis and what i was trying to say and she recommended a book for me. I also used google just to find a general ideas and topics.
2. How has research altered my original idea?
By looking through various materials searching for support of my thesis, I encountered many other opposing arguments as well as new ideas. It "opened my horizon" to new ideas and arguments. I am thinking about changing my thesis sentence to fit my essay more appropriately.
I went to the library to find certain credible sources. Especially when i needed to find a journal entry and obviously a book. I asked a librarian to help me find a book, I told her my thesis and what i was trying to say and she recommended a book for me. I also used google just to find a general ideas and topics.
2. How has research altered my original idea?
By looking through various materials searching for support of my thesis, I encountered many other opposing arguments as well as new ideas. It "opened my horizon" to new ideas and arguments. I am thinking about changing my thesis sentence to fit my essay more appropriately.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Journal entry response
the online article i found was very informative.
In summarization, it talked about a college student from Delaware who gave up his cell phone and online craze. He found it was less stressful and more relaxing.
This was a vital article to find because it claimed a new perspective on the subject. Not everyone enjoys being involved all the time. According to some people, it is less "hectic" because one does not have a constant bird chirping about the latest trend. Yea one may miss family photos but overall it is not that big of a deal. this is an important argument for me to search more into because i think it can be another strong argument i can use. the site was credbile and gave an opinion but was clearly supported and argued
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090411/LIFE/904110351
In summarization, it talked about a college student from Delaware who gave up his cell phone and online craze. He found it was less stressful and more relaxing.
This was a vital article to find because it claimed a new perspective on the subject. Not everyone enjoys being involved all the time. According to some people, it is less "hectic" because one does not have a constant bird chirping about the latest trend. Yea one may miss family photos but overall it is not that big of a deal. this is an important argument for me to search more into because i think it can be another strong argument i can use. the site was credbile and gave an opinion but was clearly supported and argued
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090411/LIFE/904110351
Magazine
I searched various magazine articles to see how magazines dives into peoples lives. Many celebrities have their lives constantly under radar. the difference i found was that magazines online sometimes have discussion boards on the latest fad and what is happening. A magazine bought from the store keeps one uptodate but not as uptodate as the internet version. this point supports the claim that technology allows college students to communicate and dive into peoples lives.
http://search.people.com/TIISearch/people/search/search.html?search=facebook&bu=
http://search.people.com/TIISearch/people/search/search.html?search=facebook&bu=
newspaper article
San Jose Mercury news
In summary of the article it stated that facebook would be creating changes but allowing the user more control over who sees what.
The article was helpful to me because, privacy is a big issue when pertaining to facebook. It seems now that facebook is trying to listen to the peoples needs and that they are adapting to their surroundings. The news reports' that facebook is trying out this new system and having the public vote on it to see wether they like it or not. Technology does allow for all this communication to flourish but facebook provides too much information readily available therefore the company is trying different measures to constrict and loosen the grip of privacy policies.
http://0-infoweb.newsbank.com.mill1.sjlibrary.org/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=126C7E92EEC294C0&p_docnum=6&p_queryname=2
In summary of the article it stated that facebook would be creating changes but allowing the user more control over who sees what.
The article was helpful to me because, privacy is a big issue when pertaining to facebook. It seems now that facebook is trying to listen to the peoples needs and that they are adapting to their surroundings. The news reports' that facebook is trying out this new system and having the public vote on it to see wether they like it or not. Technology does allow for all this communication to flourish but facebook provides too much information readily available therefore the company is trying different measures to constrict and loosen the grip of privacy policies.
http://0-infoweb.newsbank.com.mill1.sjlibrary.org/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=126C7E92EEC294C0&p_docnum=6&p_queryname=2
Youtube Source
This video shows the controversies of facebook and how "private" it really is. In the online clip it shows how one can use privacy settings, but how private are those setting considering the fact that facebook "owns" anything one publishes. Even youtube is another option of peeping into other peoples lives. The Cbs reporter provided his opinion on how to cover up your naked profile for others to see, but by having him online again shows the versatility and easyness of searching for data and people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS-PvceeA3M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS-PvceeA3M
Interview with Martha
N: Do you own a social network?
M: yes, facebook and myspace
N: Do you feel it invades peoples privacy?
M: depends if the person wants everyone to know their business, they could easily post something that would allow everyone to do so.
N: LIke what give me an example?
M: Say someone changes their relationship status, on Facebook it allows everyone to see this and they comment asking you questions about it.
N: Do you think that [facebook] gives your friends too much insight into your own life?
M: Not really, after all it is only your friends who would be seeing things about you, when some people add just about everyone, then the world can see; that could become an invasion of privacy.
N:Do you think that maturity is a necessity when dealing with social networks in general?
M: yes, because i wouldn't want to be friends or follow with someone who posts naked pics of themself or stupid comments.
N: Would you say that technology allows you a greater ability to see other peoples lives, such as your friends?
M: yes, facebook allows me to see what all my friends are up to
My interview with Martha gave me great insight into another persons perspective on social networking. She stands where i stand on the belief that technology does allow college students to be interactive with other students and have access to their current situation.
M: yes, facebook and myspace
N: Do you feel it invades peoples privacy?
M: depends if the person wants everyone to know their business, they could easily post something that would allow everyone to do so.
N: LIke what give me an example?
M: Say someone changes their relationship status, on Facebook it allows everyone to see this and they comment asking you questions about it.
N: Do you think that [facebook] gives your friends too much insight into your own life?
M: Not really, after all it is only your friends who would be seeing things about you, when some people add just about everyone, then the world can see; that could become an invasion of privacy.
N:Do you think that maturity is a necessity when dealing with social networks in general?
M: yes, because i wouldn't want to be friends or follow with someone who posts naked pics of themself or stupid comments.
N: Would you say that technology allows you a greater ability to see other peoples lives, such as your friends?
M: yes, facebook allows me to see what all my friends are up to
My interview with Martha gave me great insight into another persons perspective on social networking. She stands where i stand on the belief that technology does allow college students to be interactive with other students and have access to their current situation.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Research questions
Why do people peep into other peoples conversations or even have the option of doing so?
Does social networks in general have a toll on society because social networks provide a mask to society therefore would decrease face to face skills.
Are social networks the way to go??
From a business point of view social networks are a way to spy on employees, which should not be right?
Does social networks in general have a toll on society because social networks provide a mask to society therefore would decrease face to face skills.
Are social networks the way to go??
From a business point of view social networks are a way to spy on employees, which should not be right?
thesis for social networking
"Facebook connects the planet by a click of the mouse and provides the ability to communicate with family, friends, and strangers around the world, but as technology increases and social networking continues to grow, invasion of privacy holds the same correlation and creates a problem for society."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-9788413-36.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/02/27/facebook.democracy/index.html?iref=newssearch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-9788413-36.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/02/27/facebook.democracy/index.html?iref=newssearch
Facebook assesment
FACEBOOK
Wikipedia defined facebook as: " a free-access social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.[1] Users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people. People can also add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. The website's name refers to the paper facebooks depicting members of a campus community that some US colleges and preparatory schools give to incoming students, faculty, and staff as a way to get to know other people on campus."
^^The definition provides a general outline for what facebook is and what it does. However wikipedia's background is more of an issue due to the fact that all the information provided on wikipedia is from account memebers from the public and many definitions are personal definitions, despite being 100% accurate it can also be 100% false. With that being said I am not sure about the paperback facebook orgins.
The wiki does provide a well rounded and overall encyclopedia definition by including history, financial, website, etc.
Wikipedia defined facebook as: " a free-access social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.[1] Users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people. People can also add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. The website's name refers to the paper facebooks depicting members of a campus community that some US colleges and preparatory schools give to incoming students, faculty, and staff as a way to get to know other people on campus."
^^The definition provides a general outline for what facebook is and what it does. However wikipedia's background is more of an issue due to the fact that all the information provided on wikipedia is from account memebers from the public and many definitions are personal definitions, despite being 100% accurate it can also be 100% false. With that being said I am not sure about the paperback facebook orgins.
The wiki does provide a well rounded and overall encyclopedia definition by including history, financial, website, etc.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Social Networking
FACEBOOK
The web definition of facebook is stated to be of a social networking site. On the facebook site it stated that the purpose is, "Giving people the power to share and make the world more open and connected." In other words Facebook is to providing the ability to anyone who wishes to sign up for free to stay connected with family and friends around the world. Facebook accomplishes this task by one creating a profile and searching for certain individuals. The facebook team tried to make the task of finding and adding people you may already know easier by providing one the option of using already known emails to find others on facebook.
Facebook is similiar to that of being in a large crowd and overhearing everyone. The difference is you can find out and "eves drop" on virtually anyone you desire. Facebook allows the user to search and read conversations between individuals even if it is not your conversation. Also any picture posted by either you or a friend can be seen by your friends and theirs. Facebook does offer small entertainment time wasters such as quizes, games and surveys.
Many who use facebook fall into a few realms. Business: Many business individuals use this site to stay in contact with other business partners who may be on a business trip or stay in contact with clients. Students: Many students use this site to chat with other friends who may go to a different college, or moved to a new place. Stalkers: As odd as it may seem, there are many predators out there who try to conceeal there identity and portray a fake alias. There are many others who join facebook for other reasons as well.
Facebook is a love hate relationship because at times it helps and at times it hinders. It helps in the sense that it keeps people in contact from afar. It hinders in the sense that many people can read what you are doing or having conversations with other people. For instance, I read an article that a wife found out her husband was divorcing her because he was discussing it with a friend. She found out before he divorced her.
Overall facebook could be a pain, but it does offer more benefits than negatives but the sole descision is upon the user. Personally the argument I use is that it has an exceptional way of staying connected and providing the ability to chat with friends from around the world. Comparing to other "social networks" I do beleive this is the best one. It allows one to find many people and have multiple conversations at the same time. It is a multitaskers dream built into one site. One could check pictures of one friend while chatting to two differnent other friends.
On the issue of privacy, it becomes dicey. Having the option of peeping into other peoples conversations seems like a shady thing to do but people do it. The main idea to remember is be smart about what you say, post, and put pictures up of. Facebook allows for not much restrictions. One downfall of facebook is the current arguement on our own rights of pictures, comments, etc because facebook is arguing that despite cancelling subscritption to facebook they have the right to keep anything one says and posts.
The web definition of facebook is stated to be of a social networking site. On the facebook site it stated that the purpose is, "Giving people the power to share and make the world more open and connected." In other words Facebook is to providing the ability to anyone who wishes to sign up for free to stay connected with family and friends around the world. Facebook accomplishes this task by one creating a profile and searching for certain individuals. The facebook team tried to make the task of finding and adding people you may already know easier by providing one the option of using already known emails to find others on facebook.
Facebook is similiar to that of being in a large crowd and overhearing everyone. The difference is you can find out and "eves drop" on virtually anyone you desire. Facebook allows the user to search and read conversations between individuals even if it is not your conversation. Also any picture posted by either you or a friend can be seen by your friends and theirs. Facebook does offer small entertainment time wasters such as quizes, games and surveys.
Many who use facebook fall into a few realms. Business: Many business individuals use this site to stay in contact with other business partners who may be on a business trip or stay in contact with clients. Students: Many students use this site to chat with other friends who may go to a different college, or moved to a new place. Stalkers: As odd as it may seem, there are many predators out there who try to conceeal there identity and portray a fake alias. There are many others who join facebook for other reasons as well.
Facebook is a love hate relationship because at times it helps and at times it hinders. It helps in the sense that it keeps people in contact from afar. It hinders in the sense that many people can read what you are doing or having conversations with other people. For instance, I read an article that a wife found out her husband was divorcing her because he was discussing it with a friend. She found out before he divorced her.
Overall facebook could be a pain, but it does offer more benefits than negatives but the sole descision is upon the user. Personally the argument I use is that it has an exceptional way of staying connected and providing the ability to chat with friends from around the world. Comparing to other "social networks" I do beleive this is the best one. It allows one to find many people and have multiple conversations at the same time. It is a multitaskers dream built into one site. One could check pictures of one friend while chatting to two differnent other friends.
On the issue of privacy, it becomes dicey. Having the option of peeping into other peoples conversations seems like a shady thing to do but people do it. The main idea to remember is be smart about what you say, post, and put pictures up of. Facebook allows for not much restrictions. One downfall of facebook is the current arguement on our own rights of pictures, comments, etc because facebook is arguing that despite cancelling subscritption to facebook they have the right to keep anything one says and posts.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Assessing Technology Articles
Why I am Not Going to Buy a Computer
by: Wendell Berry
Authoritative Source:
The author Wendel Berry is a poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist. He not only used to be a professor of english at the university of of Kentucky but has also published over 40 books.
The main points of his article is his 3 reason why he believes that owning computers is not for him, not necessarily a bad idea, just not for him.
-He relates that by owning a computer it uses energy that is powered by coal, which in the end hurts the planet he lives in and that, how can one have that on their conscience when trying to write.
-His second point is saying that by owning a computer it will cost him more work,money, time that what he is used to. It is believed by him that a new inovation should cost less that the previous item, in this case a pencil.
-Lastly, he argues that the computer can do no more than what a pencil can do. They both accomplish the same task and that is writing a story.
The source is valid although, bias because the author seemed never to have used a computer therefore leaving out many positive outocomes of the computer such as efficiency.
by: Wendell Berry
Authoritative Source:
The author Wendel Berry is a poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist. He not only used to be a professor of english at the university of of Kentucky but has also published over 40 books.
The main points of his article is his 3 reason why he believes that owning computers is not for him, not necessarily a bad idea, just not for him.
-He relates that by owning a computer it uses energy that is powered by coal, which in the end hurts the planet he lives in and that, how can one have that on their conscience when trying to write.
-His second point is saying that by owning a computer it will cost him more work,money, time that what he is used to. It is believed by him that a new inovation should cost less that the previous item, in this case a pencil.
-Lastly, he argues that the computer can do no more than what a pencil can do. They both accomplish the same task and that is writing a story.
The source is valid although, bias because the author seemed never to have used a computer therefore leaving out many positive outocomes of the computer such as efficiency.
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