a. What benefits do you get when using different search facilities to search for resources related to your topic?
Well, after researching, I found out that different search facilities has different strengths and weaknesses. For the meta search engine, I chose metacrawler and for the subject directory, I chose Google directory. For the meta search engines, it saves the user from having to use multiple search engines separately because it combines the results from several search engines and I also found that my search results are more comprehensive. For subject directories, you basically narrow down your search topic through categories. It helps by saving the researcher's time. And I also found out that it's good for finding general information.
b. How do you feel about using site feeds in your blog?
It helps to open another portal to help you in broading the information of your research topic thus it helps. Through this, we can learn more and share information with others.
c. What do you like best about collaborating on Wiki with other students who share similar research topic as you?
We get to share information with each other and help to broaden our knowledge about our specific topic. It also helps us to develop more questions regarding our topic and leads us to knowing MORE about it.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Practical 3 Reflection
a. Were you impressed by google's search functions/features? Why?
Personally, I was impressed because after a few years using google as a search engine, I never really took a greater look into this website. I was taking advantage of this website but never really look in depth into it. By just using astericks, AND, OR could easily affect the hits or search results. This can help me by being accurate with my searches.
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 felt happy that I contributed something and answered a stranger's question regarding my research topic. It was a win-win situation for both of us as he gets some answers and I get to learn more about my research topic. From there, even more discussions would happen and other forumers might join too in aiding us if they have other valid information or answers. I felt a little anxious as it was my first time. But nonetheless, I overcomed it and posted my views.
c. Why must you do citation and bibliography?
We do citations to acknowledge the source of information. It also allows the reader to follow and find the original source. Inadequate citations may lead to the thinking of plagiarism. Bibliography represents the research that you have DONE in preparation for writing and offers the readers suggestions for further reading/researching on the topic.
Personally, I was impressed because after a few years using google as a search engine, I never really took a greater look into this website. I was taking advantage of this website but never really look in depth into it. By just using astericks, AND, OR could easily affect the hits or search results. This can help me by being accurate with my searches.
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 felt happy that I contributed something and answered a stranger's question regarding my research topic. It was a win-win situation for both of us as he gets some answers and I get to learn more about my research topic. From there, even more discussions would happen and other forumers might join too in aiding us if they have other valid information or answers. I felt a little anxious as it was my first time. But nonetheless, I overcomed it and posted my views.
c. Why must you do citation and bibliography?
We do citations to acknowledge the source of information. It also allows the reader to follow and find the original source. Inadequate citations may lead to the thinking of plagiarism. Bibliography represents the research that you have DONE in preparation for writing and offers the readers suggestions for further reading/researching on the topic.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Shopping spree
If I had $500, I would spend on these items:
Endura Zyme Baggy Shorts for $46 from chainreactioncyles.com. I could do with new cycling pants and it has sponge and compression pants built in so this can help with my riding.
Prism 2010 gloves for $55.50 gloves from chainreactioncycles.com. This new gloves would come in handy with my riding.
IXS Arm Warmers for $46.20 from chainreactioncycles.com. This is to to keep you cool while doing night riding and it can protect your arms from a fall because it can also act as a 'second skin'.
ODI Ruffian grips for $40.20 from chainreactioncycles.com. This grips complements with those riders who wear gloves while riding. And I really love it and they look nice and very simple.
White Deity Dirty Thirty Bar for $94.60 from chainreactioncycles.com. I've been aiming this handlebars for a very long time and it will look pretty sweet on my bicycle.
Shimano SLX Chainset Triple M660 for $181 from chainreactioncycles.com. I could do with a new chainset because mine is pretty worn out.
For today's lesson, I did some of the work that had to be done and did more research on my topic chosen for my portfolio.
Endura Zyme Baggy Shorts for $46 from chainreactioncyles.com. I could do with new cycling pants and it has sponge and compression pants built in so this can help with my riding.
Prism 2010 gloves for $55.50 gloves from chainreactioncycles.com. This new gloves would come in handy with my riding.
IXS Arm Warmers for $46.20 from chainreactioncycles.com. This is to to keep you cool while doing night riding and it can protect your arms from a fall because it can also act as a 'second skin'.
ODI Ruffian grips for $40.20 from chainreactioncycles.com. This grips complements with those riders who wear gloves while riding. And I really love it and they look nice and very simple.
White Deity Dirty Thirty Bar for $94.60 from chainreactioncycles.com. I've been aiming this handlebars for a very long time and it will look pretty sweet on my bicycle.
Shimano SLX Chainset Triple M660 for $181 from chainreactioncycles.com. I could do with a new chainset because mine is pretty worn out.
For today's lesson, I did some of the work that had to be done and did more research on my topic chosen for my portfolio.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Some random stuff about me
Hello, my name is Mohamad Nor Hakim. I’m currently pursuing a diploma in chemical engineering at ASc school.
I love to listen to music. One of my favourite bands are muse. They are very amazing. To me they produce exceptional music and they only consist of 3 people. Another band that I can relate to is red hot chili peppers. I started listening to them a long time ago when my brother bought their album and I was so hooked to listening to their music till now.
I love to play soccer too. Soccer helps me to keep fit and have loads of fun with my friends as we would always meet up to have a game or two.
I love the sitcoms shown on television. A favourite of mine is happy hour. This sitcom really makes me happy just by watching because I get to laugh a lot. Another television programme favourite of mine is The Mentalist. I really love the twists in the show and the main character that is ever so full of suprises.
Youtube and moredirt.co.uk is two websites that I frequently go to. I just love watching random videos and moredirt helps me in my trail riding.
I love riding the trails in Singapore. I love the outdoors and why not incorporate these two aspects together. To me, cycling helps me to have more endurance and trains my stamina effectively. At the same time, it helps me to have loads of fun and the adrenaline rush kicks in. Train your stamina, endure, pace yourself and have fun is to me the greatest tip in climbing trails.
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