The effectiveness of Google

For today, we evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of using Google. Google is the most iconic search in the 21st century, the term 'Googled' being used in countless movies, for example YesMan or Hitch. It is easy to understand its popularity though. It has the most extensive sites under its belt, easily searching for millions of related sites in one click, often under 2 seconds. It also provides accessible buttons for finding specific images, news or even videos! As such, I was very impressed by google's search functions and features.

I feel anxious participating in the discussion forum. This is because I am not very sure who will read and reply or criticize my posts. However, it is definitely helpful as the research will not only be contributed by one person, but several. Others might post data critical that I might have missed out. It makes research less objective and more whole.

The citation and bibliography must be included in any report to acknowledge where the information came from. Imagine if others used your research without even mentioning your name? That must be horrible. Fortunately, I have previously learnt the APA Citation Style in my previous year and am familiar with it. Citations and bibliography also serve to inform readers where you sourced your information from, so that readers can judge for themselves whether the source is credible.

Knowing how to use Google and Wikis are crucial in obtaining valuable wealths of information through the Internet. Knowing proper citation techniques would also be equivalently critical to make sure that one does not plagarise. It was indeed an enriching experience to be able to explore these platforms during EIR lesson.

Imaginary $500

Hello! Today we were given an Imaginary $500 to shop online! What an interesting way of teaching us how to purchase things online, as this would likely help us in the future in whatever business we do. The Internet has already taken the world by storm by supplying information, entertainment and even business platforms since its revolution in the 1940s. This exercise helps to make sure that we would be able to negotiate, make deals and purchase online, a convenient a simple skill to have!

These are the two items that I would like to get!

Eastern Traildigger 2010 Complete BMX Bike - 20 Inch - Matte Black
$369.99

Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar, Black
$140




I would actually prefer to buy a better guitar but since this is all the budget (in fact I already exceeded by $10) I have I guess it would do =)

Second EIR lesson

The Second EIR lessons was very interesting. We had to comment on two of our classmates' blogs and have a look at each other's works! I got to see many great blog designs and ideas!

For one of the exercises, we have to go online shopping with "$500" to experience shopping for things we like online. This is really relevant to us as an increasing number of buyers and sellers meet online for transactions. Not knowing how to buy things online is a serious disadvantage in any aspect of your life.

We also had to choose our research topic for our future projects and assignments; I chose 9 - studying how online gaming affects youths.

I chose this topic mainly because of the rising trend of adolescents and teenagers getting addicted to online games to such an extent that they live without the division of reality and the virtual world.

These are some of the most addictive games! (I've tried playing most of them before Hehe)

Dota


World of Warcraft


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Hi!!

Hello. My name is Chen Zixuan. I am taking my diploma in Communications and Media Management.

My favourite bands include Circa Survive, Fightstar and Jet.

I love hilarious cartoons like Spongebob Squarepants and the Simpsons!

I often hang out and chill out at home.

My favourite internet sites are iloveeir.blogspot.com, youtube.com and wikipedia.org.

Some of my pastimes include sports like soccer, tennis, badminton and swimming. My favourite sport would definitely be soccer. A useful tip while playing soccer is to remember not to use your hands. Beginners usually forget about it and bring their hands into contact with the ball when they are forgetful and careless. That usually results in a foul, free kick, and even penalty kick in certain circumstances! Therefore, beginners are strictly advised not to use your hands when you play soccer =)

I Lurbbs EIR!! <3 <3 <3