Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Week 4 - Tutorial Task
Blog post 2: Tutorial Exercise
Pick a social networking site that you either regularly visit or know about, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Bebo, Livejournal, Tumblr, Google+, etc., and discuss in 200 words how you understand the Terms of Service that all users must agree to to be invited into the site.
* Some things to consider:
+ what are the kinds of content they allow?
+ what can the service do with your content?
+ what guarantees of privacy do they offer?
If, for example, Twitter wanted to make and sell a witty coffee table book from yours and others' status updates, could they do so and would this be 'ethical'? What are your thoughts?
Pick a social networking site that you either regularly visit or know about, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Bebo, Livejournal, Tumblr, Google+, etc., and discuss in 200 words how you understand the Terms of Service that all users must agree to to be invited into the site.
* Some things to consider:
+ what are the kinds of content they allow?
+ what can the service do with your content?
+ what guarantees of privacy do they offer?
If, for example, Twitter wanted to make and sell a witty coffee table book from yours and others' status updates, could they do so and would this be 'ethical'? What are your thoughts?
Week 4 - Response to Content
For the response to content you need to select one of the topics that interested you from the lecture, readings, or discussion topics to discuss in a mini essay - (200 words minimum - 400 maximum).
For example: In a given lecture you might discuss a variety of potential consequences of an increasing online world - privacy, hacking and an increasing third/first world divide.
Of these topics lets say hacking interests you the most - so you might then choose to look at, 'The Cost of Hacking to Society and What We can do about it" in more detail.
You need to use at least one academic reference in Harvard referencing style. A list of the references used should be listed at the bottom of the post and where it is a web-based source - linked.
For example: In a given lecture you might discuss a variety of potential consequences of an increasing online world - privacy, hacking and an increasing third/first world divide.
Of these topics lets say hacking interests you the most - so you might then choose to look at, 'The Cost of Hacking to Society and What We can do about it" in more detail.
You need to use at least one academic reference in Harvard referencing style. A list of the references used should be listed at the bottom of the post and where it is a web-based source - linked.
Week 3 - Tutorial Task
Task 1
Task 2
Research and write 250 words about an old internet community / medium that has faded from popularity – like the BBS or Usenet or the original AOL or Compuserve --- please use at least 2 references to show where you found your information, but DO NOT use wikipedia as a source.
- What was Stephen Stockwell's first article in an academic journal? What year? Provide a full citation. What database did you use?
Your answer.
- In which comic did Governor Slugwell appear? Which Issues? Give their full citation for the earliest. Where did you find this information? What database did you use? (Check the trial databases)
Your answer.
- What is the latest medical thinking on the dangers of mobile phones? Provide a full citation.
Your answer.
- In Bladerunner, what is Leon's reaction when Holden asks him about his mother? Quote the 1982 draft script and provide a full reference. (Check the trial databases)
Your answer.
- What does Paul Soukup say Walter Ong saw as the main paradox in 20th century communication? Cite your source.
Your answer.
Task 2
Research and write 250 words about an old internet community / medium that has faded from popularity – like the BBS or Usenet or the original AOL or Compuserve --- please use at least 2 references to show where you found your information, but DO NOT use wikipedia as a source.
Week 3 - Response to Content
For the response to content you need to select one of the topics that interested you from the lecture, readings, or discussion topics to discuss in a mini essay - (200 words minimum - 400 maximum).
For example: In a given lecture you might discuss a variety of potential consequences of an increasing online world - privacy, hacking and an increasing third/first world divide.
Of these topics lets say hacking interests you the most - so you might then choose to look at, 'The Cost of Hacking to Society and What We can do about it" in more detail.
You need to use at least one academic reference in Harvard referencing style. A list of the references used should be listed at the bottom of the post and where it is a web-based source - linked.
For example: In a given lecture you might discuss a variety of potential consequences of an increasing online world - privacy, hacking and an increasing third/first world divide.
Of these topics lets say hacking interests you the most - so you might then choose to look at, 'The Cost of Hacking to Society and What We can do about it" in more detail.
You need to use at least one academic reference in Harvard referencing style. A list of the references used should be listed at the bottom of the post and where it is a web-based source - linked.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Week 2 - Tutorial Task
PART 1
B. Embed a video with communications-themed content:
A statement as to why you choose this video?
C: (Example) A web-based application that helps users with eBay sniping, bidding and monitoring is Jbid Watcher - http://www.jbidwatcher.com/
Report on how you found the application, how it is used and what it does, and whether you think it could enhance a consumers life. You may even like to rate it out of ten.
PART 2:
How long have you been using these communication technologies?
YOUR ANSWER
What influenced you to start using these particular technologies? How did you find out about them?
What influenced you to start using these particular technologies? How did you find out about them?
YOUR ANSWER
Is privacy an issue for you when using new technologies? What do you think of companies like Facebook and Google who collect information about their users? (How do you deal with issues around privacy?)
Is privacy an issue for you when using new technologies? What do you think of companies like Facebook and Google who collect information about their users? (How do you deal with issues around privacy?)
YOUR ANSWER
Do you have friends whom you know only from the internet and have never met in person? Is this different to people that you know in person? Describe the difference.
YOUR ANSWER
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