...S. Congress passed the Children's Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood Internet Protection Act. “The law places restrictions on the use of federal funding to support libraries if the libraries do not implement both Internet safety policies and implement filters for certain objectionable material which can be accessed over the Internet” (Online Libraries & Microcomputers, 2001). In other words congress wants to control the people of the United States and what they look at online, in a public place. If congress passed this law, it would impact research for education, personal, and professional use. Additionally, this is unethical because the US government should not impose control over what the public has access to on the internet. The United States Government wants to use information technology in public places to monitor the people by what they look at online. By doing so, institutions like public libraries or public schools would have difficulties in completing research due to the restrictions placed by the US Government. Many people go to libraries to use the computers provided to the public to complete research, write papers, or log on to the internet. Less fortunate people that cannot afford a computer or the internet, would be impacted the most. Someone who has a computer and access to internet at home would be able to look up anything they wanted without having restrictions. By only implementing this law at public libraries, how would this stop children from...
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...Analyzing Internet Sources What did you learn? I learned that most of the websites that students overlook are actually the websites that are the most helpful. Many students use search websites such as: Google and yahoo to research information for their paper. Most websites that look like they have less information are mostly overlooked because of the glances. Student should examine all parts of the internet when using it as a research source. I’ve learned to always examine the URL, the synopsis, bookmark sites and research lists. Another great source of the internet is the local or school library. Many students including me overlook the library because it’s not convenient as the internet. The library takes up too much time versus the internet with all today’s new technology. I have overlooked researching at the library many times because the library takes up to much time and the internet requires less time. What did you not learn? I did not learn how to start a simple research using the internet or using textbooks from the library. I personally think using the internet as a research source is somewhat very difficult than actually going into the library. Most students don’t realize a bad site, the ones that ask you to register with them for more information. I also didn’t learn how to use the internet or the library as a research source without plagiarism even though I know. Many students think its okay to copy straight from the book or internet. Plagiarism is not taught...
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...studies research and development where leaders gains essential data that is crucial in their decision-making activity. The integration of information literacy into the academic learning is critical to capitalize the characterization of leaders’ ability and credibility within the leadership arena. In this paper it will summarize the key points and discuss the influence of information literacy. Scholarship Information literacy has influenced scholarship, practice, and leadership no matter what area or discipline. Credible literacy information is available at the public or private libraries; however, in today’s technology, most literacy is circulating the Internet and the majority of people in this age are bound to collect literacy information through the Internet (Russell, 2009). Google, for example, is the number one source that is being used to collect information and used in the research studies (Badke, 2009). Most college students and students in the advance studies are attracted to using the Internet as a source to gather information because of the easy-to-use features available. Libraries are less important because of the lack of technology and sophistication method to collect information used by scholars. Internet access is predominantly used not only by the students in higher education but also elementary, high school, and high school graduates entering colleges or universities (Creating Culture in Literacy). Compared to using the library, the Internet has millions...
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...literature and studies which are related to this research. The Literature Libraries are not about books. They are about information and knowledge. The past librarianship has been associated with books only because books were the primary manifestation of information. In today’s world, information manifests itself in various media one of which is the most notable medium (Bajoyo, 2011). Technology has unlocked a universe of electronic information resources. Electronic resources and services have become the most popular tools for research and academic activities. These electronic information resources provide faster and reliable information according to Bhukuvhani, Chiparausha and Zuvalinyenga (2012). Libraries are now universally recognized as important social institutions for diffusion of knowledge and information. No community, institution or an organization is considered complete without the support of a library and its effective service. Library is a growing organization which requires constant change in order to maintain a high degree of relevance to the environment. Scarcity of resources, information and document explosion and the demand for consistent, responsive and prompt services for clientele pave the way for librarians to find out solution for effective and efficient management of libraries (Egberongbe, 2012). According to Gakibayo (2013), electronic information has gradually become a major resource in every University library. The emergence of electronic information...
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...BUS3004 Research Worksheet (Template) Purpose: The worksheet’s purpose is to guide the steps for efficient Capella Library and Internet searches to find and paraphrase reliable, credible resources relevant to your research paper topic. This worksheet will lead you through the steps by doing Part A for Unit 3 and Part B for Unit 4. Your efficient, effective research will assure a solid, strong drafted paper for Unit 5. By completing this worksheet, you will have at least six paragraphs done for your draft! NOTES: You need to complete all of this Research Worksheet before drafting your paper. Substandard draft papers submitted without a completed research worksheet cannot earn a grade. Enjoy researching, paraphrasing, and citing other authors using this research worksheet! Worksheet Components: • Problem Statement and Key Words FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. Family medical leave Paid time off Employee benefits Library Research, Source #1 Capella library Internet Research, Source #1 www.google.com References and Finalizing Unit 3 main post. • www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm • Library Research, Sources #2 and #3 • http://site...
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...Muhammad Zulhaimy Bin Zamri, Mohd Istiqamah Bin Mohd Shafix and Muhammad Izwan Bin Hussain investigates the level of satisfaction on library services among part 5 Finance students in the UiTM Malacca City Campus. This report consist of 27 pages was called for on 11 April 2012 and to be submitted b 24 May 2012 together with his recommendations. B. Background of Study UiTM City Campus Malacca was launched on 26 Mac 2007 by the Y.A.B Ketua Menteri Melaka, Datuk Seri Haji Mohd.Ali bin Mohd.Rustam. UiTM Malacca City Campus which is situated at Jalan Hang Tuah, started its operation on 15 December 2006 and being conducted by 11 administration staff. Its academic activity started only on 3 January 2007. At 8 June 2011, UiTM Malacca’s City Campus now has 119 non-academic staffs and 188 academic staffs. Besides that, UiTM also provide many facilities and accommodation such as study hall, ICT room, and library for their students to feel suitable and better when study. Basically, in the library provide table and chair for students to study, provide space for watching television and read newspaper, provide thousands of academic and knowledge books, magazines, provide printer and photocopy machine, service for students to borrow the book, provide computer and internet service to facilitate students find information for their assignment. University libraries today are faced with challenges on several elements such as mega book stores, online information providers, e-learning and multimedia...
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...New technologies are arguably replacing the need for libraries to provide face-to-face reference. However, by reviewing the data out there, we can see there is still a demand for the option of conducting reference sessions in-person, especially in academic libraries. Academic libraries are any library found in a four year institution, community college, or two year institution. The Facts of Reference We will first focus on the fact that technology has forced traditional reference to expand. Technical and off-site reference is in high demand and has caused an evolution in libraries to provide their patrons with more opportunities to have their questions answered electronically. Most of us can safely assert that internet usage is ever growing. However, according to the Internet World Stats, about 78.6% of the North American population has access to the internet, which is a 153.3% increase of usage from 2000. World wide, 34.3% of the population has access to the internet. Focusing on North American libraries, we can assume that the majority of library patrons have access to the internet. Therefore, it would be detrimental to libraries and their patrons if they did not provide any type of reference online, such as a 24 hour chat service or libguide. According to the CTIA, as of December 2012, 326.4 million devices, including smartphones, feature phones, tablets, and hotspots were active. This is a significant jump from only 140.8 million active devices in December of 2002...
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...Conducting an Industry Analysis This guide is intended to assist you with your research as you perform an analysis of your business industry. The following steps should be used as a template to report major findings and organize your research. Several key factors must be considered as you analyze your industry: Geographic Area – Local?, regional?, statewide?, national?, international? Industry – Size, trends, outlook Product Buyers – Target customers Regulatory Environment Company Information – Identify and research most successful businesses Identify the Industry Determine the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code and/or NAICS Code for the industry. Find codes at the US Census Website: http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ Industry Overview Include: A brief history Factors that affect growth Government regulations Leading businesses in the industry Library Resources: o Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys o US Industry & Trade Outlook o Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries, Gale Research o Encyclopedia of American Industries, Gale Research Internet Resources (free or for purchase): o Trade Associations – Find appropriate associations in: Encyclopedia of Associations or a general Internet search) o Hoover's Online (http://www.hoovers.com/) – Companies and Industries Section o MarketReseach.com (http://www.marketresearch.com) – Retailer of private market research reports Small Business & Technology Development Center Page 1 of 4 Conducting...
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...Faculty Information-Seeking Behaviour in the Changing ICT Environment: A Study of Commerce Colleges in Mumbai Jayadev Kadli Librarian, Lala Lajpatrai College Mahalakshmi, Mumbai – 400 034, INDIA, B.D. Kumbar Professor Department of Studies in Library and Information Science Karnatak University Dharwad – 580 003 INDIA Introduction The kind of information required by the user, methods adopted in searching information, environment affected, time spent, problems faced and solutions made, the satisfaction/dissatisfaction arising from the information gathered and the relationship of the user with the system – all come under purview of a user study. A user study is the means for systematic examination of the characteristics of information behaviour of the users. Progress in information technology has offered today’s information seekers different opportunities to access the information resources in variety of formats, including commonly-available electronic information sources, such as CDROMs, databases, Web-OPACs, and the Internet. In some instances these are replacing the print-based information sources as the primary media for the storage and communication of recorded information. The increase in information available on the Web has affected information-seeking behavior, with many types of information in many different locations all available in one place.1 Information-seeking behaviour involves personal reasons for seeking information, the kinds of...
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...SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1 SOC 100 WK 3 Assignment 1 - Part 1 Identifying the Hypothesis Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet research. Activity Mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of SOC 100 WK 3 Assignment 1 Part 1 in order to ace their studies. SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1 To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/soc-100-wk-3-assignment-1-part-1/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1 SOC 100 WK 3 Assignment 1 - Part 1 Identifying the Hypothesis Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet research. Activity Mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of SOC 100 WK 3 Assignment 1 Part 1 in order to ace their studies. SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1 To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/soc-100-wk-3-assignment-1-part-1/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1 SOC 100...
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...by North Carolina’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is intended to assist you with your research as you perform an analysis of your business industry. The following steps should be used as a template to report major findings and organize your research. Several key factors must be considered as you analyze your industry: Geographic Area – local?, regional?, statewide?, national?, international? Industry – size, trends, outlook Product Buyers – target customers Regulatory Environment Company Information – identify and research most successful businesses Identify the Industry Determine the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code and/or NAICS Code for the industry. Industry Overview Include: A brief history Factors that affect growth Government regulations Leading businesses in the industry Library Resources: o Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys o US Industry & Trade Outlook o Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries, Gale Research o Encyclopedia of American Industries, Gale Research Internet Resources (free or for purchase): o Trade Associations – Find appropriate associations in: Encyclopedia of Associations or a general Internet search) o Hoover's Online (www.hoovers.com) – Companies and Industries Section o MarketReseach.com (www.marketresearch.com) – Retailer of private market research reports Small Business & Technology Development Center Page 1 of 4 How to Conduct an Industry Analysis ...
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...The importance of the internet in academic research and how it is misused. A short essay Neil Ndagwa. Abstract Technology is important because it provides us with easy, more effective solutions to everyday living. Without technology we could not communicate quickly from long distances, find important information and many other things we take for granted sometimes. In the field of research information technology is a very useful and important way of gathering information. The Internet is a great resource that is available to anyone who has access to it. The World Wide Web contains information from all over the world and is useful for all ages and for all purposes - from very complex things to very simple things, such as door-to- door directions and maps. The information contained on the Web can also be useful for academic research. The importance of the internet in academic research and how it is misused. The Internet is a powerful channel for sharing and accessing information. This characteristic has made the web a widely used tool for conducting research because it allows people to access a significant amount of information without geographic boundaries and time limits. Nevertheless reliability of the sources can be uncertain, timeliness unstable and a negligent use of the Internet can result in plagiarism. The biggest advantage in using the World Wide Web as a source for research is that it lets us look at specific topics...
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...and published in New York state newspapers between 1787 and 1788. Its purpose was to convince New Yorkers to ratify the proposed Constitution. The authors of The Federalist or The Federalist Papers were among the "founding fathers" of the United States of America. This term is used to refer to the men whose actions were responsible for creating the United States of America and the United States Constitution. View this introductory presentation on the authors of The Federalist Papers. Then, read the internet resources on The Federalist Papers. Internet Resources KAPLAN LIBRARY The "KU Online Library" link is on the left Navigation area of your course Home Page once you log in. You will be able to locate the articles below by placing the title of the article into the search engine. For any Supreme Court cases or other legal cases, once you go into the Kaplan Library, on the right side of the page you will see “databases.” Once in “databases” scroll down to “Westlaw Campus Research” and there you will be able to access the full text of court opinions, statutes, and regulations from state and federal governments. The Federalist Papers Jay, J., Goldman, L., Hamilton, A., & Madison, J. (2008). The Federalist Papers. Oxford: Oxford University Press. LOCKE, John. (n.d.). Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia, EBSCOhost. Bunce, R.R. (2009). Thomas Hobbes. New York: Continuum. These articles summarize the theories of these two great philosophers. As you read about these...
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...Lynn Silipigni Connaway OCLC Research Timothy J. Dickey OCLC Research Marie L. Radford Rutgers University “If It Is Too Inconvenient, I’m Not Going After It:” Convenience as a Critical Factor in Information-seeking Behaviors Note: This is a pre-print version of a paper forthcoming in Library and Information Science Research. Please cite the published version; a suggested citation appears below. Correspondence about the article may be sent to lynn_connaway@oclc.org. © 2011 OCLC Online Computer Library, Inc. 6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017-3395 USA http://www.oclc.org/ Reuse of this document is permitted consistent with the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 (USA) license (CC-BY-NC-SA): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/. Suggested citation: Connaway, Lynn Silipigni, Timothy J. Dickey, and Marie L. Radford. 2011. "'If It Is Too Inconvenient, I'm Not Going After It.:' Convenience as a Critical Factor in Information-seeking Behaviors." Library and Information Science Research,33: 179-190. doi:10.1016/j.lisr.2010.12.002 Pre-print available online at: http://www.oclc.org/research/publications/library/2011/connaway-lisr.pdf. “If It Is Too Inconvenient, I’m Not Going After It:” Convenience as a Critical Factor in Information-seeking Behaviors Lynn Silipigni Connaway OCLC Research Timothy J. Dickey OCLC Research Marie L. Radford Rutgers University Abstract In today’s fast-paced...
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...activities for the quarter 4 which include weekly class discussion, class participation, midterm and final exam * Learned about what Research is and what Research is not. * Eight characteristics of research. * Sub problem – that is a question or problem that must be address before the main problem is resolved. * Hypothesis- that is a reasonable quests that needs to be proving. * I learned about assumption –that is a statement that is presume to be fact. * Learned about theory * Learned about methodology- that is a process a researchers use to collect data and information is research work. * Learned about internet – A researchers use internet to access information online. * Learned about two types of research report which is Juried or refereed – a reviewed report * Nonjuried or nonrefereed – none reviewed report. E.g. Journal report. * Learned about checklist evaluating research- that a report juried that is judge. * Learned that a research that is not screen or viewed by expert is not valid * Guidelines in reviewing research by going to library to sort for information needed for case study. * I learned as a researcher, you must read more than articles. * I learned about research paper / APA Style – that first thing is to choose the research topic. * Learned about what research paper entails, like cover page, table of content, abstract, introduction, summary, conclusion and references. * I learned about APA...
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