Project work (netiquette Glog project).

 

a) Create a multi-media poster on Netiquette using http://edu.glogster.com/register/.

b) Present your poster (Glog) to the class.

Following is a condensed list of tips that are helpful in creating an effective poster and giving the presentation.

· Spend time planning and laying out the format of the poster so that it is organized, focused, and information flows in a logical way. Posters are often divided into sections similar to a research paper. Use headings to help the readers find sections.

· The title is important and will draw the audience in. It should be short, focused and compelling.

· The content of all the sections should be concise. Graphics, data, charts, and other analyses should be the focus and small sections of text should supplement those. The content should tell readers why the work matters, the results, recommendations and implications.

· The text size should be large enough to read from one to two meters.

· Do not overdo color. In general, dark letters on a light back ground are the easiest to read.

· Layout is critical. The flow of information should go from top to bottom and left to right. Readers will lose interest so do not make them jump all over the poster to get the story.

· Prepare a 3-5 minute oral explanation of your poster and your work. Do not read the poster to the audience! Explain the big picture and why the project is important. Then use the graphics to illustrate and support your findings and conclusions.

· Do give the audience some time to absorb the information on your poster.

SELF-STUDY MATERIAL

Here are some basic Netiquette rules that should be followed during online discussion board, chat sessions, or e-mail. Read them and comment upon each of them (adding some facts or changing them, according to your personal experience or the experience of other people)

• Never give your user ID or password to another person.
• Sometimes a good way of entering a discussion board or chat is to briefly introduce yourself.
• Before posting to a discussion board, you should read prior messages to get a sense of the flow and language of the discussion.
• Always title your messages. Be sure the subject line reflects the topic of discussion. Do not auto-reply and start a new thread leaving the old subject line in the header.
• Always check your spelling before posting a message to a discussion board. It will be the first impression you may make on someone, so it is important that your message be free of spelling errors. However, if you are on a synchronous chat, correct spelling would be nice but not as much expected, as the conversation goes much faster.
• Keep your questions and comments relevant to the topic of the discussion. If another person posts a comment or question that is off the subject, do NOT reply to the discussion board. If you want to reply, do so in private e-mail directly to the original poster.
• Do not use ALL CAPS. It gives the impression that you are shouting. Capitalize words only to highlight an important point or to distinguish a title or heading. *Asterisks* surrounding a word can also be used to make a stronger point. Keep paragraphs and messages short and to the point.
• Know what you are talking about and make sense. Make sure your postings contain correct information. Try not to post comments that don’t add anything to the discussion.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions within the course discussion group, or to share what you know. It’s especially considerate to share the answers to your questions with others. Also, if you’ve researched a topic that you think would be of interest to others, summarize it and post it to the group.
• Cite all quotes, references and sources and respect copyright and license agreements.
• If you do post a different view point, first acknowledge what someone else has said. If you disagree with someone, it is better to start a message by briefly
• restating what the other person has said in your own words. This lets the other person know that you are trying to understand him/her.
• When presenting a controversial point of view, state whose view it is. For example, if it is your opinion, you can begin with “in my experience....” or
• “IMHO…” (in my humble opinion). If it is a view of someone else, you can begin with “according to NAEYC...”, or “the president’s view is....”
• When you post or e-mail a question, make it as easy as possible for others to understand what you ask and help you. Make sure your question is clear and specific, and provide as much information as possible. Also, make sure that you later check replies to your question and answer to them if necessary.
• Treat the others on the discussion board in a polite and respectful manner. Never mail or post anything you wouldn’t say to your reader’s face. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.
• Try to stay calm and do not get offended easily. If you feel the need to send an angry message, take a break. If you write the message out, do not send it immediately. Save it. Then, look at it later and try to rewrite it with a milder tone.
• Do not “flame” others on the discussion board. Flaming is the act of responding in a highly critical, sarcastic, or ridiculing manner - especially if done on a personal level. Remember that these discussions are meant for constructive exchanges and learning.
• When quoting another person, edit out whatever isn’t directly applicable to your reply. Do not quote the entire body of messages you are replying to when it isn’t necessary. Take the time to edit any quotations down to the minimum necessary to provide the context for your reply.

CHECK YOURSELF” CROSSWORD

 

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Down: 1) to bully someone online 2) the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the internet 4) illegal copying, distribution or use of software 6) physical parts or components of a computer 7) having the legal right to be assign the originator of work to print, publish, perform etc.

Across: 1) to quote; to provide evidence of for an argument 3) to cooperate 4) the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own 5) a code used to copy a program but cause great damage; trojan horse 6) a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data 8) to connect as or operate as a group or system 9) doing right from wrong; following accepted rules

 

 

 

Unit IV: SCIENTIFIC REPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION. ACADEMIC ARGUMENT