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Conclusion

The end of the mighty blog task has come to an end. I've learnt some new things on how to narrow down my search better, for example using the BOOLEAN technique of AND, OR, NOT. And the use of inverted commas and key words.
Another important skill I've learnt is how to evaluate the validity if the websites i visit. This can be done by looking at the domain and deciding what the purpose of the web site is (.org, .com, .gov etc). Also who the author is and whether you can find a date to show you how relevant the information is.

All in all, there have been some key skills and information learnt that is vital for time saving and finding accurate information. On the other hand, i dreaded each week having to complete the blogs, there was so much time needed to put into it all and it drained the motivation out of me.

I hope to receive a good mark for this blog, and i can't wait to start my course of choice - "Nutrition!".

Week 12. Watch out!

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Week 12. I.. I.. Identitiy Theft!!

23/05/08

Lecture: Today's lecture Helen had some problems with the projector, it kept turning off after a few slides, so it made the lecture a bit more interesting. We started off with a short video on identity theft, which focused mostly on myspace and giving out your personal details etc that can cause identity being stolen and used.
We looked at how to protect your computer from viruses, you can:

• Use firewall
• Learn about unsafe attachments/files
• Know who the information is coming from
• Use spyware
• Antivirus software
• Don't give out personal information

Characteristics of the Internet are:

• Open protocols
• Any one can publish
• Copyright
• Plagiarism
• Security
• Freedom of speech
• Privacy

I was trying to pay attention during the lecture but my mind kept going away to my car- the Sunday before, it was broken into. My uni bag with all my work and usb was stolen, as well as my hidden bag with my wallet, camera, papers, all my id's etc. So a lot of stress and time was put into getting all my new id's and getting a new window etc.

Tasks: My first task was to look at the site http://www.copyright.org.au/ and click on the link to the page copyright information, then all information sheets. I was to then choose and read five information sheets that are or will be relevant to me as an undergraduate. I chose:

1. Writers
2. Graphic designers
3. Ideas: legal protection
4. Copyright in Australia: information sources
5. Fair dealing

All of these documents give you the information you need to know when dealing with different topics. For example, with graphic design, it gives an overview of copyright issues that you need to know when in that industry.

This is a useful site to go to if you need to know legal information and what you can do to protect your work and ideas.

The second task was to go to the site http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/online_mobile/online_mobile.asp This looks at music and the web. It explains about how downloading music can seem free for us but for artists and songwriters, it means they don't get paid. For starting out artists i can understand this, successful artists have enough money to support themselves ten times over. For the hardworking, everyday person however, it's nice to have some things that are free.

Rights which are exploited when music is downloaded include:

• the reproduction of musical work
• the communication to the public of a musical work.

There are online licenses offered by AMCOS and APRA. These can help protect your work and gives you your rights.

For my last task i was given references of:

http://netsecurity.about.com/

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus6.htm

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2100282,00.asp

To protect yourself from attacks on your privacy and security you can:

• unplug your computer when not using it- can't get a virus
• Software security- firewall, anti-virus software
• Don't give out personal information
• Network security
• Know where the information is coming from
• Don't open files you don't know

Another week finished. I'll now go send my application from for my course next semester "Nutrition". Then i need to get a new student id because of my old one being stolen. At least i get a new photo, unless they have the same one in their system : /

Readings: There where three pieces of reading for us to look at;

1. http://www.eff.org/Privacy/eff_privacy_top_12.html - This site focuses on the top 12 ways to protect your online privacy.
2. http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/social/workplace/monitoring/ - This is primarily on electronic monitoring.
3. http://www.bpmlegal.com/overview.html - An overview of intellectual properties.

Week 11. What's all that Knowledge?!?

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Week 11. Build up the Knowledge!

16/05/08

Lecture: I didn't attend this lecture because i was sick. I went back to training (Muay Thai) for the first time in months on Wednesday. I didn't get much sleep the previous night and had lots of er ans to run so i didn't eat much during the day, so by the time of training in the afternoon, i was very tired and it was a cold and rainy night. I should have left it for another time to go but i was so excited about going. So I'm paying the consequence of lowering my immune system and letting the virus take over and make me sick.
I'm sure i missed yet another very exciting lecture... ; )

Tasks: I first looked at the site http://www.success.co.il/is/dik.html
I looked up different words, which i found at: dictionary.com; I defined the following as:
Information- Knowledge gained through study, communication, research, instruction etc.
Knowledge- The fact or state of knowing; the perception of fact or truth; clear and certain mental apprehension.
Data- (used with a singular verb) a body of facts; information.
Wisdom- The quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.

My own definitions from the information i found would be that all of these words are vital if you understand them and put them into practice when; studying, finding information, judging someone/something etc.
You become afraid of things when you don't understand it. The wise person continues to learn as if they where to live forever.
Judgment should never be made on something until you have researched different sources and gained knowledge vastly on it. On the other hand- with people; you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Gain all the knowledge and information to collect the data and make a conclusion or solution to whatever it is.

Readings:

1. http://www.systems-thinking.org/dikw/dikw.htm - This site gives definitions to data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.
2. http://otec.uoregon.edu/data-wisdom.htm - This is the same type of site as the above but is more informative and looks at the definitions of each more thoroughly.