Reflections

Briefly reflect on lessons learnt from this practical by answering questions below :
a. Were you impressed by google’s search functions/features? Why?

Yes I was impressed by Google's search functions and features. Google's search functions are generally very precise and the context of my search is usually well indicated. They always highlight and bold the words that I used in my search. Not only they provide information from different organizations, they also provided links for online magazines and journals, blogs and discussion forums that generates the answers that I need from my topic. I prefer having a wide range of variety as it helps me to understand about my topic more as well as see what opinions and views others have. The forum is a great place to learn as there are people from all over the globe commenting and discussing. As for blogs, it is more personal than the organisational websites as people typed in and shared their own real life experience and it is always helpful to have a first hand experience.

b. How do you feel about participation in discussion forum? Is it helpful for your research? Do you feel anxious about talking to others you do not know?

I am having troubles logging into the website. Will reflect about it when Im done!

c. Why must you do citation and bibliography?

Citation and bibliography are very important as it gives credits to the originator. I personally feel that it is very rude to just take information or pictures out of a website and just pass it off as your own. It is the same situation as when you are a designer or an architect, and suddenly you see someone else coming up with a design that is similar to yours or using your icons and passing them off as theirs. It is disrespectful, and it goes to show how a person thinks when he/she doesnt mind copying someone else's work. Further more, it tends to make others think less of you.

d. You can also tweet about your experiences.

Personally I feel that twitter is not easy to convey my experiences as they only allow a maximum of 140 characters, which in turn I have to summarize my points and ideas into a very short message. However Twitter generally allows me to share what I have learnt so far and I can also keep track of how others is getting on with their searches and we also can discuss how we're getting along with our topics.