It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

                                 Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·       Dot-com is not the only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·       Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·       Dot-mil is used by sites that are a part of the military.

·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university whether a world renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

 CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement

“ Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unblocking our potential.”

                             Liane Cordes

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you keep on trying, then you will show your potential. In other words, it is your effort that helps you become successful. For example, you have to work on a project and you don't know what to do, but if you keep up on the effort and persistence you will complete the project on time.  

It’s Online, But Is It On Target?

                                      Part 2

Research With Attitude

Conduct  your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·       Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·       What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·       Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·       What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives- like selling products or winning votes-that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·       Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·       Where did the author get this information?

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement
"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself."
                                     Gilbert Arland


Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that it's not the object that failed that certain person but the person themself failed the object. In other words, the person got what they got because of their fault. For example, a student didn't complete their homework and got a D- and feels it was the teacher's fault for giving too much homework, when really it's the student fault for getting that grade.

SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

      CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement

“ The first law of success…. Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

                                          William Matthews

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that focus only on what you need to focus on. In other words, if you need to concentrate on something then don't look around and and focus on that one thing that should only look at. For example, if you want to hit a home run in a baseball game, the only thing you should concentrate on is on the ball and how you're going to hit it, then it will happen.

SQ3R

Question

As you survey they text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·      Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

·      Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations- these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!