...Jenkins January 25, 2014 Internet Essay Dr. Moira Maguire Word Count: 627 “Do students rely solely on the internet or should they use a balance of diverse kinds of sources?” Students use the internet for a variety of things such as entertainment, social needs, and very few times is it used as a dependable source. Although students don’t use it reliably, I believe that students should use a balance of sources. Internet and Library sources are both very useful in their own rights when utilized properly; however they both have their pros and cons. In this essay I will discuss the benefits and liabilities of using the two types of sources. Students who use a mixture of sources are more likely to have more valid and solid facts than a student who uses all sources from one place. The sources begin to become more repetitive and less factual when they are all retrieved from one place. This also makes it harder for the writer to put the sources into their own words creating a suspicion of plagiarism. The liability of the internet is that it is a place where anyone can create anything and put it on a forum for all to view, retrieve and use as a source. Just because something is put into a space doesn’t make it correct. Using caution and exercising good judgment can help prevent using a bogus source, but in contrast the internet provides an interactive multimedia experience that is not available with library sources. Sources from the internet are also harder to identify...
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...Assessment Information Technology Acts Paper Assessment: Information Technology Acts Paper BIS/220 Jennifer Dawson Lisa Hatherill With new technology advances, come new ethical problems. In this article, the information at hand will cover the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000, and the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974. For every act that has been created; there has been a legitimate cause for it. This article will use the most up to date and reliable information to back up the research on these specific topics. You will learn what caused the acts to be put in place and what the acts protect. The Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 was designed for public libraries and public schools to apply filter to all computers that will protect children from harmful content found on the internet. Federal funding is given when this condition is met. Initially this act was implemented on public schools first, until the 2003 Supreme Court ruling of United States vs. American Library Association, when they too were added. (Jaeger & Zheng, 2009) The reason for the act in the first place, which was added by Bill Clinton in December of 2000, was due to the growing understanding and use by children. The internet is one of the most widely used sources to review and receive research. This act was designed to protect children from Pornography, explicit adult content and adult language. (Jaeger & Zheng, 2009) They have found that this is not only inappropriate for children...
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...Week One Assignment Research Notes Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 Federal Communications Commissions: Federal law created by the Congress to address concerns about viewing offensive sites in school and library computers. Early 2001, CIPA regulated rules and requirements for certain schools and libraries that are eligible to receive funds. These rules and regulations are towards those who receive funds through E-rate- a program that makes certain communication technologies more affordable. CIPA states that: 1) Schools and libraries may not receive funds unless internet and computer has a child safety measure program. Also, this facility must hold one public meeting to address the proposal. 2) Schools under the CIPA must enforce internet monitoring for minors. 3) Schools and libraries subject to CIPA are required to adopt and implement an Internet safety policy addressing: (a) access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet; (b) the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic communications; (c) unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful activities by minors online; (d) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and (e) measures restricting minors’ access to materials harmful to them. Schools and libraries must have safety policies and computers in proper working functions for the minors before receiving E-rate funding...
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...Pornography on Public Library Computers An Ethical Controversy by Bret Clancy Ever since the fall of man the seed of immorality has continued to grow, adapt, and morph like the influenza virus. Pornography is one of those immoral viruses that persistently sicken societies. Scientists continue to make vaccines against the illness and while some are more effective than others, none of them have ever cured the illness. The same can be said of pornography. Defining pornography is not black and white. There are a variety of definitions for pornography and some definitions are used by individuals to help their cases when taking legal action. Merriam-Webster defines pornography as, “the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction” (merriam-webster.com). Merriam-Webster describes pornography in a docile manner making it appear inviting. The Oxford dictionary defines pornography in a more intense visual cue of the actual intent. The definition states pornography is, “printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate sexual excitement” (oxforddictionaries.com). Dictionary.com defines pornography as, “obscene writings, drawings, photographs, or the like, especially those having little or no artistic merit” (dictionary.reference.com). They appeal to the artistic aspect of pornography by stating that pornography is not art because of the obscene nature...
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...instructional situations. This process has been done through t correspondence courses this is very popular as technology changes so does distance learning through radio,television and also correspondence courses that teach subjects such as foreign languages. The internet and compressed video have taken distance learning in a new direction and has allowed distance learning to occur in real life video instructions as became one of the most popular and fastest growing delivery mode The comparisons that I found between University of Phoenix library databases are the articles from published newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, investments, reports, financial documents, and reference books. Most of these documents can not be retrieved using the internet engines. Using the internet search engines the websites are freely available to the general public. These websites will include companies, individuals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, collages, universities. However access in copyright publications are found in the library databases as limited information. Searching for published articles corresponding to academic or news topics. Materials obtained from the University library are copyrighted. use and/or...
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...extremism, which violate human and constitutional rights, such as drone strikes, waterboarding, and black prison sites, are specifically targeted toward a specific population, it is the subtler aspects of mass surveillance and corporate and governmental intrusion of privacy which present an overwhelming threat to human rights and quality of life. As has been made clear by recent revelations of the scope and depth of these intrusions, internet users specifically have many reasons to suspect that private information entered online is vulnerable to un-ethical intrusions by third parties. However, many groups and individuals have come together to bring resolution to the issue of personal privacy and national security. According to article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, no one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, or to attacks upon his honor and reputation (Lachmayer 749). However, the more subtle aspects of the new counter-terrorism age include a heightened amount of internet surveillance, video surveillance of public spaces, electronic eavesdropping, and data retention. Additionally governments have access to bank accounts, travel booking information, and data held in cloud storage (749). In other words, nearly every aspect of modern life can not only be monitored, but due to recent technological expanses, the captured information can also be stored for indefinite periods of time. The technological...
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...the provision of more personal information than is reasonably necessary to participate in the activity; (4) To allow parents the opportunity to review and/or have their children's information deleted from the operator’s database and to prohibit further collection from the child; and (5) To establish procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information they collect from children. Non-profit sites are not included in the act; however, many are voluntarily complying. The Children's Internet Protection Act went into effect April 20, 2001, requiring that schools and libraries that receive certain types of federal technology funding have safe-use Internet policies. The policies require the use of Internet filtering software to screen material that is inappropriate (obscene) or harmful to minors and the monitoring of student Internet use. Free speech challenges to this law have been made with regard to libraries, but none yet...
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... |GEN/105 Version 9 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S...
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...functioning -these individual differences can be seen at a behavioral level and physiological level- stress response *Choose 1 or 2 hypothesis related to stress during adolescence and design a study to test there hypothesis -must include something that has to do with stress as a variable in your study -your study should contribute to what is already out there in some way *Does Internet and social media use cause stress in social relationships in adolescences? -IV-internet and social media use -DV effect on social relationship -moderator- social interacts are happening both in real world and over the internet Implications and limitations- small paragraph if you did research, small section on limitations-what the flaws of you purpose study References-APA format Nuts and bolts 12 point times new roman Double spaced One inch margins Use appropriate page numbers Headings according to standards-page 49,79 Reference list on new page Avoid bias writing Avoid gendered pronouns Participants vs subjects Avoid labels-socially acceptable terms Precision Sex vs gender Sexual orientation Person the disorder Avoid “the” Avoid using one group as...
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...|GEN/105 Version 10 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits...
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...Telemark University College Department of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Cybernetics Using SQL Server in C# with Examples Hans-‐Petter Halvorsen, 2014.03.01 Faculty of Technology, Postboks 203, Kjølnes ring 56, N-3901 Porsgrunn, Norway. Tel: +47 35 57 50 00 Fax: +47 35 57 54 01 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4 2. SQL Server .......................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. Database Systems ....................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Structured Query Language ........................................................................................ 5 3. Visual Studio ...................................................................................................................... 6 3.1. The .NET Framework ................................................................................................... 6 3.2. The C# Language ...........................
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...same room often referred to as a classroom. Distance Education provides higher education to those who may otherwise never have an opportunity with no boundaries to one’s station, race, creed, or physical limitations. Distance Education, thanks to free Wi-Fi offered at most public places gives students the ability to study in places like the library, stores, restaurants, coffee and soda shops. Making it easy for students to continue their learning even if they do not have internet access. Many students have Internet ability from their smartphones or tablets giving them access to classes and school materials from anywhere, as long as they have a phone signal. This makes distance education popular to many people this also provides a means for those that may have learning challenges to get a higher education at a pace that is conducive to their learning style. Traditional education has proven to provide excellent results through the years. Traditional education offers students that ability to work on social skills, as well as their studies. There are significant benefits in traditional education like the on-premise library or labs. Taking part in the extras such as sports or...
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...Reading Environmentally When it comes to the topic of e-books vs. paper books, most of us will readily agree that the spread of e-books let people’s life more and more convenient. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of environmental protection. Whereas some are convinced that e-books are greener than traditional books, others maintain that e-books do not size up to our expectations. Nowadays, with the development of science technology, the chance that we use science are more and more. Furthermore, the convenience and the light of electronic products attract lots of young people. According to the survey, a majority of e-books users are under age 30. On the other hand, some adults are more likely to read printed books. E-reader vs. paper book is a provocative question, which lots of author also make own point about. And I have chosen two articles that mainly talk about the environment of e-books and paper books in the following. In the article” E-books Are Not Greener than Paper Books”, in the author Debra.A.Miller’s view is, “the basic tenet of sustainability is the key to the problem about E-reader vs. paper book”. The author reminded us that we should think about the depletion about the materials of electronic products, shipping cost, fuel and the energy which use to recycle them. Then, the author reported some conclusions which from her colleague - Mr.Green, at Sierra Magazine. At first, Mr.Green claimed that the e-reader is not greener than the...
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...interest in the ethics dealing with intellectual property, this despite societies continued debate over “fair use” of copyrighted materials. We justify copy and paste forgoing old set standards of how we give credit for intellectual achievement in lieu of convenience. One has to wonder as technology continues to advance and copyrighting laws become diluted that music and art available via the internet will be of any commercial value. Intellectual Property-Music and Art and Fair Use I. Intellectual Property a. What is IP? b. How has technology affected IP? c. What laws protect IP? II. Music & Art work a. How has broadband changed the music industry? b. How is it so easy to copy and paste someone else’s work? 1. Does citing a source give one the permission to use? 2. What laws govern copyright? III. Fair Use a. What is fair use? b. How does fair use fit with copyright law? c. How does the court know if a use is fair? . IV. Moving forward a. Advancing Technology vs. Copyright laws b. Artistry vs. Commercial reward What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual Property By definition intellectual property IP, is all products derived of human intellect that the law protects from unauthorized usage. Ownership creates a limited monopoly innately of this protected property. Intellectual property consists of four categories they are Copyrights, Patents, trademarks and trade Secrets. (Cornell...
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...INF 103 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com INF 103 Week 1 DQ 1 How Do You Currently Use Information Technology INF 103 Week 1 DQ 2 Innovations in Hardware and Software INF 103 Week 2 DQ 1 Copyright and Fair Use INF 103 Week 2 DQ 2 Searching for Information INF 103 Week 2 Assignment Using Microsoft Word What Does the Library Have to Offer INF 103 Week 3 DQ 1 Information Security and Privacy INF 103 Week 3 DQ 2 Connecting Your Home Network to the Internet INF 103 Week 3 Assignment Using Microsoft Excel (Plagiarism) INF 103 Week 3 Assignment Using Microsoft Excel (Personal Vs Actual) INF 103 Week 4 DQ 1 Computer Ethics INF 103 Week 4 DQ 2 Web 2.0 INF 103 Week 4 Assignment Computer Ethics PowerPoint INF 103 Week 5 DQ 1 Emerging Information Technology INF 103 Week 5 DQ 2 Reflection Question Computer Use in Career Fields INF 103 Week 5 Final Paper (Social Networks) INF 103 Week 5 Final Paper (Ethical Concerns in Computing) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INF 103 Week 1 DQ 1 How Do You Currently Use Information Technology For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com How Do You Currently Use Information Technology? Information technology is the process of using computers or computing devices to obtain and handle information and data. Using this technology is something that is performed daily by people all over the world. What is the impact of information technology in your...
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