Sunday, March 14, 2010
note to Andrea
One item i wanted to mention re this class, is compared to other 'in person' classes i take, i don't have as much opportunity to 'put my hand on the pulse' of "where i am at,... doing well??, keeping up??, off track??, on course??,. I feel i have learned and made progress, but no way to check that progress. If you have thoughts on that you could email to my personal email, shortypas@hotmail.com (as before).
Summary - addendum
One other thing that i like this blog for, is to be used for electronic notetaking, where ever i visit, (even when i don't have my personal laptop) i have access to info i have studied or written about. Like a world wide virtual (personal) reference tool.
Great class, Thank you so much, Andrea.
Larry Bernal
Great class, Thank you so much, Andrea.
Larry Bernal
Summary - UNIT 10
As said before, this assignment was a tough one for me, i guess it was just my day to have my desktop (and internet connection) go bonkers!!
Through out this online class, and especially this unit, i have discovered new tools and websites to learn the new tools. Searching the internet, and other databases more deeply was a nice leap to a new platuea of knowledge. the boolean connectors, references, and site feedback all opened new avenues for higher quality searches, and research in general, both academic and personal use. I had heard of blogs, and read one or two, but now that i actually created one and use it (albeit, just as the journal for this class), i have a bit more of an understanding on what one is, how it is created, and updated daily, etc. It will give me a 'behind the scenes knowledge of a blog (especially) the more popular ones, and a greater appreciation for the amount of work that goes into it. The blog though, seemed easy compared to creating this website (lbernal.html), not necessarily the steps themselves, but navigating so many tabs, pages, just to make it happen. Then, the page itself is quite 'elementary', (obviously). But it has satisfied my curiosity as to how a webpage is made.(( When the need arises (say for a business,)i probably will be able to have a more input on it's design, even if contracted out.)) Designed on my desktop, (w/out and net connection,using browser as a quality check)and then finding a server to put it on to share on the net, and/or web. One of the greater lessons i perceived is how the internet can not only keep me connected to vast amounts of information, but 'I' personally have the opportunity to have a say in the 'bigger' discussion if i so choose. Sometimes, we individually feel powerless to make changes in our big wide world, but these tools give me (and others) a chance to be heard/and to influence possibly a greater number of people both by informing, disseminating, but also connecting, finding like minded or motivated people who share some of my own passions, issues, or interests. This class, and the tools i learned about and will use in the near future(with lots more pratice) meshed nicely with another class i take this quarter: namely "Motivational and Study Skills" which puts emphasis on 'Employing Interdepence" as a skill to help me succeed.
Through out this online class, and especially this unit, i have discovered new tools and websites to learn the new tools. Searching the internet, and other databases more deeply was a nice leap to a new platuea of knowledge. the boolean connectors, references, and site feedback all opened new avenues for higher quality searches, and research in general, both academic and personal use. I had heard of blogs, and read one or two, but now that i actually created one and use it (albeit, just as the journal for this class), i have a bit more of an understanding on what one is, how it is created, and updated daily, etc. It will give me a 'behind the scenes knowledge of a blog (especially) the more popular ones, and a greater appreciation for the amount of work that goes into it. The blog though, seemed easy compared to creating this website (lbernal.html), not necessarily the steps themselves, but navigating so many tabs, pages, just to make it happen. Then, the page itself is quite 'elementary', (obviously). But it has satisfied my curiosity as to how a webpage is made.(( When the need arises (say for a business,)i probably will be able to have a more input on it's design, even if contracted out.)) Designed on my desktop, (w/out and net connection,using browser as a quality check)and then finding a server to put it on to share on the net, and/or web. One of the greater lessons i perceived is how the internet can not only keep me connected to vast amounts of information, but 'I' personally have the opportunity to have a say in the 'bigger' discussion if i so choose. Sometimes, we individually feel powerless to make changes in our big wide world, but these tools give me (and others) a chance to be heard/and to influence possibly a greater number of people both by informing, disseminating, but also connecting, finding like minded or motivated people who share some of my own passions, issues, or interests. This class, and the tools i learned about and will use in the near future(with lots more pratice) meshed nicely with another class i take this quarter: namely "Motivational and Study Skills" which puts emphasis on 'Employing Interdepence" as a skill to help me succeed.
Link to my webpage - Larry Bernal
Success finally, this one was like pulling teeth, sorry to say, but i persevered with all my hair intact. here is the link:
http://twoplayfulotters.com/students/lbernal.html
http://twoplayfulotters.com/students/lbernal.html
Unit 10 - Notes
HI A.B.
This unit gave me lots of problems. my internet connection was spotty tonight, and having 4 tabs open simultaneously was a challenge for this older (xp) computer, with a (recently installed) 'CLEAR' internet connection. i persevered thru each problem and made slow progress, finally getting thru to filezilla log-on, clicked my file, then "upload" and lost my connection, again. So here we go "again".
This unit gave me lots of problems. my internet connection was spotty tonight, and having 4 tabs open simultaneously was a challenge for this older (xp) computer, with a (recently installed) 'CLEAR' internet connection. i persevered thru each problem and made slow progress, finally getting thru to filezilla log-on, clicked my file, then "upload" and lost my connection, again. So here we go "again".
note to Andrea B.
tried to copy/paste my notepad file (lbernal.html) to this box for your viewing but goa an error msg. = "html tag is broken",,, i'll keep trying.. Larry b.
note to Andrea B.
Hi Andrea,
I'm having troubles downloading 'Filezilla' client, and opening it. it is now about 6:25 pm (sun 3=10), i have a 2 hr. ( must)mtg to attend between 7-9p. i will attempt later tonight. Larry b.
I'm having troubles downloading 'Filezilla' client, and opening it. it is now about 6:25 pm (sun 3=10), i have a 2 hr. ( must)mtg to attend between 7-9p. i will attempt later tonight. Larry b.
NOTES to Larry B. (and) Andrea B.
The following was copied from the 'new' webpage, created by Larry B.
(note) i kept some of the body of the original page, and replaced with my own content. this is helpful to me when i revisit this process.
SUNDAYS ARE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL
BY LARRY C. BERNAL
This is my first html page!
Creating a web page
follow instructions: Using Notepad, replace this text with a sentence or about anything you want to write about.
When you start a new paragraph, you have to put the paragraph tags see the at the beginning and the end.
a list of 3 things important to LCB
live in the 24 hours
look, learn, & listen
share everything i have with His creation
Changing Colors
To change the color of either the text or the background, insert an official color name or hexadecimal code after the color: tag at the top of the page. You'll find a nice list of hexdecimal codes at Webmonkey (http://www.webmonkey.com/reference/color_codes/)
(note) i kept some of the body of the original page, and replaced with my own content. this is helpful to me when i revisit this process.
SUNDAYS ARE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL
BY LARRY C. BERNAL
This is my first html page!
Creating a web page
follow instructions: Using Notepad, replace this text with a sentence or about anything you want to write about.
When you start a new paragraph, you have to put the paragraph tags see the at the beginning and the end.
a list of 3 things important to LCB
live in the 24 hours
look, learn, & listen
share everything i have with His creation
Changing Colors
To change the color of either the text or the background, insert an official color name or hexadecimal code after the color: tag at the top of the page. You'll find a nice list of hexdecimal codes at Webmonkey (http://www.webmonkey.com/reference/color_codes/)
Note to Andrea B.
HI. Re: the 'wordle' applet, couldn't get it to run for me, went to the 'help' section, and followed instructions to enable, (enable Java applet, scripting, etc.) still couldn't get it to work. ??? I'm moving on to another section of this unit, and will try again later. Larry B.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
UNIT 9 - IRIS part IV
Q & A: rule of thumb = without help, can i write a paper by myself?
a) it is necessary to cite sources for other than written 'papers', i.e. speeches, powerpoint, etc.
97.5 % on plagiarism quiz
a) it is necessary to cite sources for other than written 'papers', i.e. speeches, powerpoint, etc.
97.5 % on plagiarism quiz
UNIT 9 - IRIS - Part III
USING STYLE MANUALS:
a) MLA, CHICAGO, APA, ACS, SCIENTIFIC FORMAT
b) decide what info to Collect, Organize, & use rules for punctuation
c) Most sources are Unique
d) there are many rules, for different types of info/sources
e) there are available, hand-outs, short cuts, guides, etc.,
a) MLA, CHICAGO, APA, ACS, SCIENTIFIC FORMAT
b) decide what info to Collect, Organize, & use rules for punctuation
c) Most sources are Unique
d) there are many rules, for different types of info/sources
e) there are available, hand-outs, short cuts, guides, etc.,
UNIT 9 - IRIS - Part II
Plagiarism Notes from IRIS;
a) some info 'must be', some 'may be', some 'not need' be acknowledged
b) there are times 'citation' is not necessary: 1- common knowledge, 2 - my own ideas and reasoning
c) i need to decide whether it is common knowledge OR if my material is "informed" by this source
d) certain infor (5 specific types) Must be acknowledged, i.e.,, using word for word or exact quotations of a source.
e) cite 1- paraphrases or summaries, 2 - arguable assumptions, 3 - stats, charts, etc. 4- grapics, photos, visuals, 5 - see above (d)
a) some info 'must be', some 'may be', some 'not need' be acknowledged
b) there are times 'citation' is not necessary: 1- common knowledge, 2 - my own ideas and reasoning
c) i need to decide whether it is common knowledge OR if my material is "informed" by this source
d) certain infor (5 specific types) Must be acknowledged, i.e.,, using word for word or exact quotations of a source.
e) cite 1- paraphrases or summaries, 2 - arguable assumptions, 3 - stats, charts, etc. 4- grapics, photos, visuals, 5 - see above (d)
NOTE TO ANDREA B.
Hi Andrea, early on in this class we were told we could use our own style and or format for our blog posts (what made sense to me.) So far, i hope my style has been acceptable and usable. Part of my reasoning for 'citing' the material or typing what i''ve read/learned on the IRIS tutorials, is 2 things, evidence of reading the material, and also a digital 'homework NOTES', if you will, so i can reference what i've learned digitally, instead of the usual hamdwritten on paper notes i have kept in manila folders at home. earlier i had wondered if this constituted 'plagiarism' since i was quoting someone elses work (like notes out of a textbook), or is this method ok (without citations)... i know the difference or more specifically the requirement of 'citing' sources first hand since i took english composition (essay writing) in my first term here @ Clark, in summer 09. If neee be (reply to) shortypas@hotmail.com (my primary e-mail) thanx :)) Larry Bernal
UNIT 9 - IRIS
plagiarism Part I
IRIS tutorial # 1 - overview/notes
a) define plagiarism/ and consequences of:
using someone else's words or ideas w/out acknowledging in some form
b) it's misleading, dishonest and cheating
c) to acknowledge is to provide info regarding the source of the info
d) can also be called 'citing' a source
e) a citation contains all the info to describe the source.
f) a bibliography (also known as 'Works Cited', 'References', or 'Sources')
g) Sources MUST be acknowleded, cited in school papers!!!!!
h) sources are cited 2 ways/places, in bibliography and within the body of my work.
i) reference tools (i.e., style manual) shows how to cite properly and in which style or format (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.)
j) taking good notes (of sources) while using a source is best, especially using web pages that provide 'citation' tools
k)
IRIS tutorial # 1 - overview/notes
a) define plagiarism/ and consequences of:
using someone else's words or ideas w/out acknowledging in some form
b) it's misleading, dishonest and cheating
c) to acknowledge is to provide info regarding the source of the info
d) can also be called 'citing' a source
e) a citation contains all the info to describe the source.
f) a bibliography (also known as 'Works Cited', 'References', or 'Sources')
g) Sources MUST be acknowleded, cited in school papers!!!!!
h) sources are cited 2 ways/places, in bibliography and within the body of my work.
i) reference tools (i.e., style manual) shows how to cite properly and in which style or format (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.)
j) taking good notes (of sources) while using a source is best, especially using web pages that provide 'citation' tools
k)
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