Wikipedia questions

a. What is Wikipedia? A site to give information about almost any topic.

b. How would you answer the question posed in this piece “How reliable can a source be when anyone can edit it?” It can not be as reliable as any other website that can not be edited by just one editor.

c. Who do the creators of Wikipedia place their trust in when it comes to weeding out misinformation? They rely on each other. They rely on experts to put in the right information

d. Why did founder Larry Sanger leave Wikipedia? He left due to the governance and credibility of the Wikipedia website

e. What would abuse or vandalism look like on a Wikipedia page? There is no sources to their information.

f. What do the statistics quoted in the third paragraph of this piece reveal? There are over 2 million articles on Wikipedia today and in 280 different languages. Wikipedia is on the top 10 most-visited sites on the Internet around the world and Google searches list Wikipedia entries on almost every search.

g. Why do you think Wikipedia is so successful? Because almost every google search has a wikipedia article.

h. Why might Wikipedia’s creators not want to accept advertising? Because it relies on donations instead of advertising

i. How does Wikiscanner help increase the reliability of Wikipedia entries? It scans the IP address to see if the information can be reliable.

Think Aloud

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Double Journal Entry

Quote: I realized that if I was ever going to learn to read I would have to teach myself.

Response: This quote has struck me very hard. I have met a younger boy who suffered from dyslexia. He would always just give up on reading anything or even typing a message on his cell phone. With no support from others he simply started to give up hope on ever learning to read. Today they have diagnosed his disability and are giving him the help that he needs. His grades have approved and he is starting to read more and more. This story of a boy reminded me so much of that young man.
Reference: Schultz, Philip. "Words Failed, Then Saved Me." New York Times 3 Sept. (2011). Print

Validating Websites

DHMO.org
Has someone taken responsibility for the content of this Web site?
Yes, Tom Way

Can you contact the company or author through a real world postal address or phone number?
No, None of the contact information was on the homepage of the site.

Are there any links to in-depth information about the author or organization?
Yes, There is some other in depth links on the sidebar for more information about the site, but not about the author

Is the information biased in any way?
No, Does not stress any opinion. Stresses the need to learn about Di hydrogen Monoxide.

Is emotion used as a means of persuasion?
No, It more stresses the need to discuss and learn about the gas

Does the site clearly state the topics that it intends to address?
Yes, Very clear. In the name of the website and all over the homepage is nothing but information about Di hydrogen Monoxide.

Is it important that the information you're looking for be absolutely current?
Yes, because it deals with a gas. New sciences could come out with new findings on this gas periodically

Is a reference date provided to show when the material was put online, or when it was last updated?
Yes, A date is submitted on the homepage to declare what date it was updated

Do the links work?
Yes, the links do work

Can I get the information faster offline?
Yes, If a person were to look through the encyclopedia for this such information it would difficult to find much credible information on this subject unless you were looking in a science book of some kind.

Does the online material I'm finding suit my needs?
In a way, It answers some simple questions about what it is and the FAQ's on Di hydrogen Monoxide, but still doesn't declare that I can trust the information on the site.
Am I able to verify this information?
Yes, by looking into other sites you could verify that this information is correct, but just from this site....no it can not be verified.

Double Journal Entry

Quote: Despite early studies suggesting that internet use leads to anti-social behavior, later findings indicate positive aspects of engaging in online socializing.

Reaction: I do believe that interaction via online or social networking sites do increase a person’s friend circle. For example; you meet a person in a face to face interaction, you trade each others facebook names, and then you can share photos taken from the night you met or share news through each of your walls. The possibilities are endless when it comes to social networking sites. Another factor to internet reactions is that, sadly, you can communicate with a complete stranger and not have the humiliation of being turned down in front of other people. If someone were to not talk to you via internet chat it is easier to cope with than being ignored in real face to face interaction.

Reference:

Bargh JA, 2002. McKenna KYA, Fitzsimons GM. 2002. "Can you see the real me? Activation and expression of the 'true self' on the Internet." Journal of Social Issues.

DiMaggio P, Hargittai E, Neuman WR, Robinson JP. 2001. "Social Implications of the internet." Annual Review of Sociology.

Howard PEN, Rainie L., Jones S. 2001. "Days and nights on the Internet." American Behavioral Science.

Kraut R, Patterson M, Lundmark V, Kiesler S, Mucopadhyay T, et al. 1998. "Internet paradox: a social technology that reduces social involvement and psychological well-being." American Pyschology.

Kraut R, Kiesler S, Boneva B, Cummings J, Helgeson V, et al. 2002. "Internet paradox re-visited." Journal of Social Issues.

McKenna, KYA, Gree AS, Gleason MJ. 2002. "Relationship formation on the Internet: What's the big attraction?" Journal of Social Issue

Nie NH, Erbring L. 2000. "Internet and Society:A Preliminary Report. Stanford Institute of Quantitative Study Soc.

Voki

Arnold Pictures

1. What do you see? How does he look?  

I see a massive Arnold. His arms look as if he could crush cars with them.

 

2.  How does he make you feel? 

In this picture he looks like a criminal or someone who doesnt follow the rules.

 

3. What do you think about this person now? How does he make you feel?

I feel like if he is a good guy in the picture then he would make a good cop, but if he is a bad guy then i feel i would kinda frightened by his presence.

 

4. How does he look?  How do those "looks: influence how you feel?

He is wearing the sort of clothes that a hardened person would wear. Th kind that someone would not care iof they got ripped or worn at all. The opposite of a business suit.

 

5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted? 

Lifestyles would have to be the "careless" and "i dont follow the rules" attitude.

 

6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact ect.
The caption says something about 20 inch arms and the camera angle is zoomed into the arms while he is flexing them. Everything about this picture is to do with muscle and trying to sell this fitness magazine.

 

1. What do you see? How does he look?  

I see a sophisticated business man. He looks very sharp

 

2.  How does he make you feel? 

He makes me feel like i would respect him if he were in office due to his attire. I would trust him.

 

3. What do you think about this person now? How does he make you feel?

I think he is doing a great job in office. He is being a great governor of California.

 

4. How does he look?  How do those "looks: influence how you feel?

He looks like he spent a lot of money on his outfit. He looks very good and very business like with his attire. It influences my decision to feel more comfortable around him than the first picture.

 

5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted? 

He looks as if represents a higher lifestyle, such as governors, presidetns, and other high officials. Not really the working man's attire is being represented in this picture.

 

6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact ect.

The first one is more of a hard working man, while the second one looks as if he sits behind a desk. In the first photo the arms are meant to catch your attention while in the second photo he is pointing in the reader's direction to show they he is working for you in office.