We discussed how to utilize excel: it’s formulas, it’s uses and even some level of customization.
Archive for the ‘Inf. Class’ Category
On this day we discussed the competence of information, how important it is that when we obtain some piece of information we can be assured that it is correct.
Mostly what was discussed is where or what can provide competent information, especially in today’s time where information is a constant and is available to anyone, almost anywhere. Many sources where discussed, including encyclopedias and of course wikipedia, but we questioned the resourcefulness of these. Encyclopedias have been wrong before, and they have been until checked by professionals, meaning incorrect information might have been out in the public possibly for years. This can be extremely problematic, they cant’ take back all the editions that are out and fix them, instead the make corrections for the new editions and any books launched of the same edition. Wikipedia does not have this problem.
WIkipedia can be edited at any time. from any pace but that is not to say that it’s safe. Literally anybody has access to it and can edit it, I’m sure you can figure out why taht can be a problem.
Still theres more to Info getting than just encyclopedias and Wiki. Then internet itself is a massive source of info.
We have access to all of these websites, such an amount that they can practically make their ow country (This is pure speculation). Well, that’s the trick you see, with so much information available, how do we make sure it’s reliable. There isn’t a tried and true method for reliability but there are things that help such as: Multipe authors (Being well known helps); Editorial houses, if it’s important and sellable basically; some form of vouching, weather it be from a well know author or another source; and, well, checking from multiple sources. If you ever check a source that is doubtful, or any source for that matter, double check it to be safe.
And that is all I have for you on info reliabilty. Stick around and maybe, just maybe you’ll get more.
This is a video screencast I did for my Inf class. It’s a tutorial on how to use Evernote, a Notebook type of application.
If you’re in need of something to keep track of your notes, thoughts, ideas in any form or format and you have a computer or mobile device, watch this video; you might find what you’re looking for.
Today we discussed plagiarism. It’s related to one of the things that I had covered on one of my previous entries; Copyright law. Plagiarism consist of one thing: copying the content of this author and using it for your own benefit. This is something that is strongly condoned in all mediums; no one likes their ideas stolen. Without going to far in detail, here’s a link to a video about that specifically.
Additionally we discussed identity theft and it’s increase in our society.
There’s people out there with access to the internet that are capable of stealing your personal information to do exactly as the title of these miscreants suggests: to Steal your identity. I’ll go into much further detail specifically in this last subject, so keep an I open.
Shaun Hazel 