REALIBLE OR NOT?

HELLO EVERYONE :-) :-) :-)

Okay.. for this week we will  learn about the "Sourcing Materials" chapter. So, I was to be write about the sources that I always used when I want to find the information and should or not I believe the sources that I used.

Nowadays, many ways that we can get the information by using the Internet because our technology are more advance from day to day. So, for me I always used the Internet when I want to search some information. For the example when I should finish my assignment, I must find another references to complete my assignment and submitted it on time. Other than that, I always used Internet to communicate with my friends through Facebook, Skype and Twitter. 

Furthermore, when I seek the information on the Internet for academic purpose, I am very concern that to make sure the information that I found is reliable. Good information is that which is used and which creates value. Experience and research shows that good information has numerous qualities. Good information is relevant for its purpose, sufficiently accurate for its purpose, complete enough for the problem, reliable and targeted to the right person. It is also communicated in time for its purpose, contain the right level of detail and is communicated by an appropriate channel. For the example, the one that is understandable to the user.

Lastly, reliability deals with the truth of information or the objectivity with which it is presented.  We can only really use information confidently if we are sure of its reliability and objectivity.

When researching for an essay in any subject, we might make straight for the library to find a suitable book.  We are reasonably confident that the information found in a book, especially one that the library has purchased, is reliable and (in the case of factual information) objective.  The book has been written and the author’s name is usually printed for all to see.  The publisher should have employed an editor and an expert in the field to edit the book and question any factual doubts they may have.  In short, much time and energy goes into publishing a book and for that reason we can be reasonably confident that the information is reliable and objective.

Compare that to finding information on the Internet where anybody can write unedited and unverified material and ‘publish’ it on the web.  Unless we know who the author is, or a reputable university or government agency backs up the research, then we cannot be sure that the information is reliable.  Some Internet websites are like vanity publishing, where anyone can write a book and pay certain (vanity) publishers to publish it.

As the conclusion, before we seek the information we must to make sure that the sources are reliable or not to prevent us from make a mistake and make a people believe what we are done.

Thanks and hope you will enjoy to read it....

The Art Avoiding Plagiarism

ways to avoid plagiarism

      Based on my reading in article about the plagiarism, there are several steps to avoid it. The firsts step is to avoid reading anything that have been written by somebody else. Most of the student will copy paste from their reading because they are lazy to think and there are no idea to finish their idea. So, teachers supposed to make their student thinks about something new like asking a question and discuss about the answer together.

       There are two things that all of the students should know about the plagiarism. First of all, not all of the intelligent insights that you use to make your assignment will be your own. Secondly, you should give a mention for the names of all those other people that are involved.

        Besides, you can improve your note-taking skills while avoid the plagiarism by write down all the source that you use to make it as a evidence and showed it to your teacher. Then, be a methodical and accurate person by write down the title of a book or website reference, author, date and page number so that you, and anybody else, will be able to check later and can edit it when another idea was came from.

      Furthermore, you also can avoid plagiarism by using a plenty of quotation marks so you can know what are the direct lifts and what you have put in your own words. When quoting a source, use the quote exactly the way it appears. No one wants to be misquoted. Most institutions of higher learning frown on "block quotes" or quotes of 40 words or more. This process takes time, but the effort will pays off. Quoting must be done correctly to avoid plagiarism allegations.

      Finally, you don't need to worry to give as many as sugar about your references if you refer to a fact that is commonly known. You should always read through an assignment to check that you haven't plagiarised accidentally. Be sure to edit your assignment carefully and check for plagiarism again before turning it into the class. Most educators and educational institutions are using some kind of plagiarism checker software to check students' assignments. Do not take the chance of not checking your assignment. Plagiarism could mean the loss of your academic degree or career.