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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.

Week 10. Come on info magnet!

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Week 10. Information Magnet

09/05/08

Lecture:
This week we looked at using technology for accessing and organising information. We started with reading an article on Internet overload and answered questions on it. We then looked at a youtube video about the Internet and the reliability and lies online.

Task:
My first task was to look at the website: http://www.inette.com/aibtinette/favoritesI.html This is a tutorial on using bookmarks and favourites on the Internet.

The second task i had was to look at the site: http://archives.obs-us.com/obs/english/books/nn/bdcont.htm

The site is called being digital and was published 13years ago. This site should be updated regularly. This is because of the speed that technology is being updated- the information stated is inaccurate for today's use.
On the section of "the DNA of information" the prices and information is out of date and would not be a good source to use the information.

Readings:

1. http://www.fno.org/text/grazing.html - This is an article on young people using the Internet, and dwells into the different skills developed and whether exploring a global network is a good thing.

Week 9. Come on and communicate!

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Week 9. Communications

02/05/08

Lecture:
Week 9 and almost at the end of this course! At the start of the lecture we looked at a youtube video of power points and how to make a good one/not to make a bad one. It was a comedian who made it and was a good way to start the day and the lecture because it got you interested. The slides consisted of information on applications, protocols and benefits of ICT (Information Communication Technology).

Communication today is vastly different compared to 20years ago because of new information and communication technology. Technology continues to grow every minute.
Communication can take place between four different types of networks:

• chain networks
• circle networks
• wheel networks and
• all-channel networks

Examples of ICT use are:

• Mobile telephone
• Video and tele-conferencing
• ipods, mps, lap-tops
• Electronic mail
• Multi-media communications

Tasks:

My first task was to go to: http://www.google.com/ then go to the groups tab and enter a search term that interests me. I typed in Muay Thai and found different forums about different aspects and topics on muay thai (similar to kickboxing for those who don't know).

The second site i looked at was: http://podcasts.yahoo.com/ and then: http://www.ecu.edu.au/library/services/podcasts.html This gave me audio files from what i type in.

This would benefit university students when needing to find different sources of information or interviews for assignments. Prodcasts can be downloaded and played on your MP3 player or through your PC.

Readings:

1. http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page6175.cfm - Email do's and don'ts
2. http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page4815.cfm - Essential email antique
3. http://www.caube.org.au/problem.htm - All on spamming.

Week 8. Help for Presenting

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Week 8. Presentation Stategies

21/04/08

Lecture:
The lecture was about how to make a good power point and sell and gain respect with what you are saying to the audience. Types of presentations can be:

• Web page, CD-rom, Video
• Essay, Paper
• Oral Presentation

This lecture was also a great tool to me as it gives a few tips and tools to help me if i am to publicly present an assignment. I was told that audiences remember:

• 10% of what they see
• 25% of what they see and hear
• 40% of what they see, hear and write down and
• 60% of what they experience interactively.

Informative speeches typically have three parts:

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion (summary, recommendations)

There are six main components of an effective introduction:

1. Attention getter's
2. Thesis statement
3. Audience adaptation
4. Credibility statement
5. Preview
6. Transition to the body

The body should contain; main ideas, orginisational patterns, connective devices, references to outside research.

The conclusion should be brief and tight. It should accomplish:

• Re-assert/ reinforce the thesis
• Review the main points
• Close effectivley

Different strategies for involving the audience are:

• pitch your presentation acording toyour audience
• Use relevant axamples and anecdotes to help explain concepts and ideas
• Ask questions that encourages the audience to think for themselves
• Make eye contact
• Speak clearly- use pause and emphasis effectively
• Reherse your presentation
• Use structure

Tasks:

I was to make a top five list of strategies to help deliver a top-notch presentation. The site i was given to look at was: http://www.personal.psu.edu/uxg3/blogs/undergraduateresearch/2008/02/online-resources-for-how-to-pr.html

My top five list for an excellent presentation are:

1. Pracice, practice, practice
2. Research
3. Preparation
4. Content
5. Structure

Other sites i was given for assistance where:

1. http://www.presentationhelper.co.uk/badpresentation.htm
2. http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10881_11-6107629.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=tr
3. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/321/7276/1570
4. http://www.actden.com/pp2003/ - This site was given to help brush up on our power point skills.

Week 7. End note stuff

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Week 7. End Notes

11/04/08

Lecture:
The lecture was all on end notes and about our assignment. My feelings this week are of being a bit overwhelmed by all the work. As i of course want good marks, i am doing my best to complete all work as best as i can. I am not an expert with the computer, so it's been a bit of a slow process working out all the information.


Tasks:
1.For the tasks, we were to look at end notes and make references from different sources. I configured end note into word 2007. This is a very helpful and accurate tool to reference all types of sources. You put wether it's a book, internet, journal etc and then write the title, date, publisher etc. Once you've finished- the end note program will reference it for you. The five posts i made in the end note where; a book, an inernet site, an online article, online report and a film.

As i don't have end note on my computer at home, this lesson tought me about it and will be a valued tool to work smartly and save time as it is accurate and quick to use.
In this lesson we also talked about the group assignment. As all the people in my group where sick the previouse week, we where put into groups.

Resources which where given for end note are:

1. http://www.research.ecu.edu.au/grs/data/tmp/guide_to_endnotev9ecu.pdf
2. 
   http://www.endnote.com/support/ensupport.asp
   
   

Week 6. Check those sites good!

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Week 6. Evaluation and Authentication

04/04/08

Lecture:
This week was about the authenticity of the Internet. We should always question how genuine the web page is and what the purpose of it is (why the designer of the page wrote it/who wrote it).
I was told to remember that no one owns the Internet, no one person runs it, web pages can be about anything and done by anyone. Basically if anyone has access to the Internet, they can create web content.
The web was developed from ARPANET. The web may have become so unruly because security was of little concern so early on. We should be aware of:

• what type of site it is i.e. by looking at the domain type e.g. ".edu, . com, .gov" etc. If it uses the symbol "~" it is a personal homepage.
• Is there references, validation of information, name and date of the publisher etc.

At the end you need to make your own decision on the authenticity and usefulness of the site. Determine the nature of the web page and why it was publishes as well as who published it. Was it for commercial, education, share information, persuade, explain, sell...?

Tasks:
1.For the tasks, i was to review a site: http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html
that has strategies for evaluating information found in websites. Strategies they use are:

1. Make sure your in the right place

- Why are you using the web

- use it when it is the appropriate source for the information you are searching.

2. When in doubt

- Look for manipulative reasoning, bias and ambiguity information

- Compare the information to other sources

- Check for supportive evidence (bibliographic citations or links to resources).

3. Consider the source

- Try and find out who created the web page-not just their name but something that indicates about them (are they a good source?)

- Try googling the author

4. Know what's happening

- Try to find out why the web page was created in the first place (inform, persuade, sell etc)

- Who is paying for the site (advertising or sponsorship), this can effect the content and objectivity

- A citation or link should be provided. You shouldn't use the site for research if there is no documentation.

5. Look at details

- Look for good grammar and correct spelling

- Is the language simple or technical and demanding?

- Look for documentations of the facts presented

- Look for the date the page was last revised

- Do graphics serve a cause

- How well do the links work?

- The WayBackMachine can show you how a web page has evolved and changed over the years.

6. Distinguish web pages to pages found on the web

- Was this page designed for the web or was it originally something else?

- If it was originally something else - what was it?

2.The next task i had was to look at the site: http://www.taftcollege.edu/newTC/Academic/INCO48/sec6-4.htm

In comparing it to the previous site i found that this was also a very informative and useful site for evaluating Internet sources. It had basically everything you need to know about evaluating a site.

3.There was also a reliving the sixties website: http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think60.html This is a website evaluation assignment exercise.

I evaluated two websites:

1. http://www.hippy.com/php/sitetopics.php?topic=1

When i took the site back to the first ( / ) it said at the bottom, "All contents and images © 1997- 2008 by Hip inc". This and the set up i.e. appropriate pictures and layout, make me think that it's so far a good site. I couldn't however find who wrote it. There are a list of articles, which have who wrote them and how many times they have been viewed.

I think this site is genuine by the clear writing and formation it has. The links and headings are clear, as well as having so much information on the site- it is easy to navigate your way around. There is also suggested reading, and you can even choose different languages to read it it (which i found really cool). In my view, the site is well set up and a genuine site.

2. http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/sixties/index.html

This site is called, "The Phycadelic '60s". The page is very clear and shows when the site was last updated. I also found under credits that the page was designed by Josie Pipkin, web manager of the university library. As well as the last updated date, it also has that it was chosen as one of cyber teddy's top 500 sites, July 7, 1998. The site in my view is well written and well presented.

week 5. Search engines and more handy info

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Week 5. All about Search Engines

28/03/08

Today's lecture looked at search engines and some history of the Internet.

Lecture:

In July 1961, was the first paper on packet switching theory published.I found out about different search engines, some of them are:

• Ask geeves
• All the web
• Wise nut
• Hot bot
• Altavista
• The most reliable search directories with comprehensive databases are:
• Look smart
• Dmoz
• Google directory
• About
• Yahoo directory

There are three categories of information on the web:

• The free, visible web
• The free, invisible web and
• The paid databases over the web
• Many problems with search engines are:
• There is too much information
• Don't know if the information is genuine/true
• Can face many problems
• Limited relevance
• Misuse of page ranking

To limit searches you could use advanced search, commas, Boolean's technique which uses search terms between words of AND, OR and, NOT.

Reading:

We had three pieces of reading for this lesson. The first was history of the Internet (Search Engines), the second was web search strategies, and the last was search engine optimisation for companies.

1.http://www.let.leidenuniv.nl/history/ivh/chap4.htm

In 1990 Archie was the first search engine for finding and retrieving computer files. It notes tips and information on how to find information on the net; goes through the different search engines; and a good idea on databases, library catalogues and directories etc. All very interesting if your into computers and very informative if you need help on getting started; if not- you'll probably find it very boring.

2.http://www.virtualsalt.com/howlook.htm

This is an informative site that gives you knowledge on better search skills and strategies on the web. Search tools such as search engines and directories are defined. It goes over the different types of ways you can use words in the search box to find what you want e.g:

• Key word search
• Phrase search
• Boolean operators

I found this to be a helpful site and one that i may come back to if i need tips on how to narrow down a search or find what I'm looking for.

3.http://www.websight.net.au/search-engine-optimisation.asp

The first thing i noticed when reading through this site was the spelling mistake on the third paragraph with the second word. They spelt website as 'wbsite'. Other than that, the site is a service you can use to receive a website analysis and they provide recommendations for making your site ranked higher and keep progressing.

Task:

1. http://www.monash.com/spidap.html This is an interactive tutorial on search engines. Four strategies that will help me structure a good search into my learning log are:

1. Know what I'm looking for

2. Fine tune my keywords (can use the booloean operators of AND, OR, NOT)

3. Be refined (use Boolean and the symbols + or -)

4. Query by example (query by example to find similar sites, that search sites have)

2. http://www.siteseen.co.uk/questions/historytrivia/ This is an Internet quiz.

To find answers to the questions given, i used key words and narrowed it down as much as i could. I also used Booleans operator of AND, NOT and OR. And lastly the use of + and - to show what words i wanted to focus on the most. For some of the questions i also used inverted commas as well as the other techniques stated above.

In this module, i have learned of different search techniques and tips. They have been very helpful and a valued skill to have when searching for information and to save time. Some of the things i learnt are;

• refining your search by using key words and techniques such as Boolean operator and the use of ( + ) and ( - ) to show words you want to focus on.
• using databases, library catalogues and directories
• i found out different search engines i could use besides the most common Google (as stated at the start)

I found this module fairly informative and helpful. The quiz was fun to do and being a history quiz, i learnt some new things.

Week 4. Good ol' Internet & the Web

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week 4. Le Internet & Le Web

17/03/08

Week four has come and gone so quick. Before i know it, the UPC course will be over and i will be moving onto my desired course to be a Nutritionist.

This lesson was completed at home, as there was the easter long weekend. It was on the Internet, the web and a brief history of both.

Task:

1.For the task, i was to look at two websites, which appear to be authentic.

The first site was;

http://www.haggishunt.scotsman.com/ This website has attempted to appear authentic by; the layout and how it is presented with pictures and labels i.e. Scotsman, and Gleneagles logo (saying they are being sponsored by them). They have prizes you can win and merchandise you can buy. They even have games you can play. And you can register, for free!

Clues that give the site away as a spoof are:

1. How the text is written in the site (written as though it’s a story)
2. Complex- some pages won't open for me
3. >> . com is used, which means is of commercial nature
4. The merchandise you can buy has animated pictures of mugs and t-shirts with their logo on (you can’t see the real product), So they probably don't exist.

4. There is no reference/bibliography given. The second site was;

http://www.molossia.org/This website appears to be authentic by; Using >> .org, saying it’s an organization (non-profit). The title seems professional, “Republic of Molossia Official Website”.

It also has an address of where they are sighted and the layout seems professionally set-up.

Clues that give away the site as a spoof are:

1. The front page doesn't have any date on it
2. Can't find the publisher
3. A huge piece of writing suggesting to teachers that it is not a false sight etc.
4. So much shouldn't be said if it is a genuine site
5. How the text is written again seems like your reading a story (when reading about the naval academy etc) Seems ephemeral
6. No reference or bobliography is given

2.I was also to write what i would expect from this site http://www.martinlutherking.org/ based on the URL.

If he is the man I’m thinking of, Martin Luther King is a boxing sponser and also is involved in the world of drugs and criminal works. I think the site would be dedicated to him as some sort of biography on him.

When i visited the site, my first impression was that, this is a man i would not be interested in meeting or celebrating about. On the site i s was given to look at, is says of how he plagerised the writings he did, having approximately five words his own. The front page says of how police picked up 14hours of party chatter, clinking of glasses, and illicit sex.

The impression i got of Martin Luther King, jr. from this site was an unpleasant one. However, another site i visited, http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html stated of him being a respected man, being the youngest man to recieve the Nobal Piece Prize at the age of thirty-five.

A lot more research could be put into Martin Luther King. I was given two completely different views of him in different sites. I think you shouldn't believe everything you read, and to make your opinion of something/someone once you have done research on it/them.

Slides:

The slides this week consisted of information of the internet and the web. I learnt what the domain ending stand for i.e. >> .com stand for commercial, >> .org is for organisations. Also, au; uk; nz etc are country codes.

The net is used to find computers. Connections are cables between computers. The web is to find document, sound, videos and information. Connections are hypertext links.

I was shown information on the historical perspective on the web. The web was developed by Tim Berners-Lee (who is a researcher at CERN) IN 1989. He developed it to facilitate sharing research information.

Reading:

We had two pieces to read. The first reading was a brief history of the Internet. Tho when reading it, it didn't seem brief at all. It had some interesting facts in it tho i.e the first recorded description of social interaction, enabled through networking was a series of memos written by J.C.R. Licklider of MIT, in Aug 1962. It discussed his "Galactic Network" concepts.

The second piece of reading was history of the world-wide web. It discusses

• The development of computers till 1960's
• History of ARPANET to the world-wide web
• History of electronic mail
• The search engine and
• Basic net data

To be honest, i found it all very boring but it had a few interesting facts and information i read i.e. -How much the Internet has grown. In 1994, it was estimated 38m, 101m in 1998, over 400m in 2000, and 580m in 2002. The Internet has become second nature to go onto for entertainment and research purposes etc.

week 3. All that Helpfull Stuff.

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Information Overload

14/03/08


Lecture:

Today's lecture was all on online libraries and databases. They are both fairly the same. Types of online libraries are;

• Online text repositories
• Electronic book
• Musical
• Artworks

While databases are defined as being a collection of information (data) characterised by the use of fields, that provide procedural methods for retrieving information.

Types of databases can be;

• People searches
• E-mail directories
• Genealogy Resources
• Maps and Atlases
• Government information and statistics
• News and media
• Portals

A disadvantage of both is that many, you have to subscribe and pay to use. An advantage of both is that they can be used 24/7.

Reading:

1. For the reading in this lesson, was an article on finding what you want on the web. It lists the wide-range of web indices;

• blogs can give pointers to other online resources
• usenet news
• medline- accessed through the web, but not indexed by search engines
• SearchEngineWatch
• Open Directory Project

Noodle tools website, is a guide on how to choose the best search for your information requirements. It is a great resource to use in finding what you need.

2. The second reading piece we had was a site that teaches you how you can refine and get the best results out of your search, with what you type into the search engine.

Example 1. The (+) and (-) signs can be used in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.

Example 2. (" ") are used to search exactly as is. Do not put it in single words.

Example 3. Use ( * ) to return variations in spelling and word form e.g. Librar* comes out as library, libraries, librarians, etc.

You should put the most important words first.

1. Boolean is the use of AND, OR, NOT. Which are used to link words and phrases for more precise queries e.g. truth AND justice.
2. NOT or AND NOT, limits search by returning only your first keywords but not the second e.g. Pepsi AND NOT coke

For best results, always enclose OR statements in parentheses e.g. (Toyota OR Honda).


ECU Library site- Useful functions:

1. Services- has local reference/enquiries, document delivery, loans service.
2. Books, Cd's and more (catalogues)- search for keywords, subject, author etc to find what you need.
3. Online journal- find by faculty, subject, title etc.
4. Reserved Reading- access 24/7, loan limit is 2items.
5. Journal Titles- type as much or as little of journal title to find what you want.
6. Websites- A-Z search of different subjects/topics.
7. Library Resource by faculty- provide library information literacy sessions
8. Resources for everyone- students, academic staff, researchers, external/offshore students, community and alumni.
9. Quick links- quick catalogue search
10. Learning Assistance- referencing guide, academic tip sheets, ask the library etc.

Workshop:

3. For our workshop activity, we had to;

• Go onto the ECU library service and find journal articles on an online journal (for economic impact of global warming on businesses).
• Record 10 useful functions or search tips from the ECU library site, with a brief explanation of each.
• Visit the MEDline plus website- http://www.medlineplus.gov/ search about health topics and drug information- you can use the built in search engine to find out more on a particular condition or drug.
• Go through an interactive tutorial- who would use such a service and what might they get from it.
  

Medline:

Medline plus is a site that has A-Z on medical information and conditions, drugs a supplements etc. I found it very interesting and informative, with a huge amount of information you can search through for free.

People who are interested in medicine or learning for themselves could use this site. If you have a loved one with a condition, this site could help you get informed and knowledgeable about the condition. Also, this would be an excellent reference and information guide for me- as i am going to be a nutritionist. It has information on herbs and natural supplements.

I found this lesson very helpful with tips on how to search for what your looking for better, and different search information. I also found the sites we where given to look at very interesting.

Week 2. Computers computers

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Week 2 action. More confusing than week one!

Week 2. Computer Problems

07/03/08

Lecture:

Today's lecture, Helen had some technical problem with the computer working. It took us about 15minutes into the lecture to get started. To save time while Helen was trying to fix the problem, she had us answer two questions:

1. A list of Microsoft Application programs e.g;

• Microsoft word, Excel, publisher, power point, office, outlook, front page, games.
  

2. A list of Internet Browsers

• Internet explorer, firefox, net scape, opera.

When we where finished, Helen accomplished getting the computer working, but with a new computer.

Slides:
The slides consisted of different Internet sites we use and browsers. We where given previous student blog sites to look at, to give us examples of what is expected.
In the tutorial, we met our teacher, Rachel Mahncke. We had a different lady last week who was filling in for her. She is from South Africa and my impression i got of her is that she is a very nice lady.

Reading:
The reading material we had was a guide to help and inform us on how to use Microsoft word and excel effectively.

Task:
Our task for the lesson was to produce a range of documents of university standard using common computer applications. We used Microsoft word and Microsoft excel. A microsoft word tutorial we where given to help us was;

http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm A microsoft excel tutorial was; http://www.baycongroup.com/excel.htm

I found this lesson honestly very boring and confusing. Though if i ever needed help with microsoft word or excel, this would help.

Week One UNI Action. "Computers!"

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Week one. Last day of the week. My first lesson on using different sites. Introduction on this course and what will be expected.

.Kylie.

Lecture- Introduction.

29/02/08

Lecture:

This was the first week of UPC and the last day of the week. My lecturer is Helen Cripps, i learnt she has epilepsy. Although i am focused and aimed on finishing with high marks. Knowing that she has completed several degrees with epilepsy and pursuing TAFE for a year to get into UNI makes me more motivated and aimed to finish.


Today's lecture i gained knowledge on;

• an introduction to the course


• the ecu site- which showed us some functions and areas of the site.
  
• we where shown the course structurem, which contains 6modules
• we where shown the assesment groups and the percentage each one was worth i.e. journal (40%), group assignment (30%) and the exam (30%).

Workshop:

Our workshop lesson was confusing and annoying for me. My computer wasn't working so i wasted time trying to sort that out, then had to eventually move to another computer (always my luck).

We had a worksheet handout to follow through setting up our accounts on blogger and image shack, and getting started. I'm working out how to use it all because i'm a bit confused with it all at this time. The sites for completing my blog used are; http://www.imageshack.us/ and of course http://www.blogger.com/ .

Reading:

The reading was a to set by step guide on how to create a blog. We also had a step by step guide on registering and using image shack. We also had a guide on how to create a screen shot. This was interesting for me because it's so simple and i didn't know how to do it before.