1) Microsoft Corp. website Retrieved from
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC011408341033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101426591033
on Nov. 29, 2006
This template ,I feel, would beuseful explaining a cutomer's service to them, or to other technicians.
2) from the same website, retrieved from:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC012253511033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101428241033
on Nov. 29, 2006
This would be excellent to track specific projects and to specific people doing specific assignments within that project.
3) from the same website, retrieved from
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC011408341033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101426591033
on Nov. 29, 2006
This pteplate is for PowerPoint presentations, geared for just Web techies. It is named, "Bits and Bytes"!! No kidding!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
From "Workplace Literacy" chapter 9, through mycomplab
Using presentations versus a document makes for a potentially speedier answer or response. Also, in presentations, specifically in the work-place trainig sessions, individuals would recieve a variety of ways of getting the necessary information.
In this reading assinment, I had abit of 'dej-vu'--in my "Small-group Communications" class, I learned of the same strategies, last semester. The last portion of this chapter was, for me, abit redundant,for I gained some experience in Powerpoint, last semester, in my "intro to Computers" [CIS105].
Using presentations versus a document makes for a potentially speedier answer or response. Also, in presentations, specifically in the work-place trainig sessions, individuals would recieve a variety of ways of getting the necessary information.
In this reading assinment, I had abit of 'dej-vu'--in my "Small-group Communications" class, I learned of the same strategies, last semester. The last portion of this chapter was, for me, abit redundant,for I gained some experience in Powerpoint, last semester, in my "intro to Computers" [CIS105].
For the group presentation--
Tong, R. & Williams N. (1998, May 12) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Feminist Ethics From: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-ethics/#4 on No. 28, 2006 Retrieved on Nov. 28, 2006
I got this by Googling the term, "feminist". Tho this is a volunteer, peer-edited Web-site, it is out of Stanford University. This article details the core ethic perspective feminist as well as the many "off-shoots" of it. This particular article helped in addressing, in-depth manner, what exactly is feminist, much more so, than our Ethics textbook.
Online Guide to Ethics And Moral Philosophy (1996; copyright 2002) Ethics of Care From: http://caae.phil.cmu.edu/cavalier/80130/part2/II_7.html Retrieved on Nov. 28, 2006
This article goes,again, more in-depth than our textbook. I had seen the Conflict Resolution as a possible for our Case.
Tong, R. & Williams N. (1998, May 12) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Feminist Ethics From: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-ethics/#4 on No. 28, 2006 Retrieved on Nov. 28, 2006
I got this by Googling the term, "feminist". Tho this is a volunteer, peer-edited Web-site, it is out of Stanford University. This article details the core ethic perspective feminist as well as the many "off-shoots" of it. This particular article helped in addressing, in-depth manner, what exactly is feminist, much more so, than our Ethics textbook.
Online Guide to Ethics And Moral Philosophy (1996; copyright 2002) Ethics of Care From: http://caae.phil.cmu.edu/cavalier/80130/part2/II_7.html Retrieved on Nov. 28, 2006
This article goes,again, more in-depth than our textbook. I had seen the Conflict Resolution as a possible for our Case.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Oct. 10--"Concise Guide" chs. 7 & 9
Of C. G. chapter 7: There is seem to be a suble difference between plagiarism and copyright infringement, Plagiarism is unethical; copyright infringement is a legal matter.
In regards to the Internet, one has to be wary of what not to do, such as not give credit to whom its due. I, personally attempt tp 'put' into my words what a writer of a web-site states. About Copyrights, with the HP%2--Instructions, I mad sure the copyright statement of the Website images I used were included. If my document ever [highly doubtful, but ya never know. . .] were to be seen by the owners/ Webmasters of "ActiveLog. com", I believe because I added their copyright statement, by law, I didn't commit an infringement. Plus, my document had been used for educational purposes, only.
Of C. G. ch.9--Its amazing how impactful images are! Whether the image is 'live' or in printed form, there is always some degree of "punch" [unless one is visual impaired]. Inregards to the HP#2, the actual use of the images I used were to guide the user, especially the new user, through this Web-site.
In our textbook, the authors briefly detail a program of Microsoft's called "Project" which according to the textbook, "makes it easy to create Gantt charts or organizational tree charts." I havw=e had a difficulty in getting my self organized for specific projects. I do plan to check into this, Microsoft's Website. Hopefully I can use this on my Operating System!!
Of C. G. chapter 7: There is seem to be a suble difference between plagiarism and copyright infringement, Plagiarism is unethical; copyright infringement is a legal matter.
In regards to the Internet, one has to be wary of what not to do, such as not give credit to whom its due. I, personally attempt tp 'put' into my words what a writer of a web-site states. About Copyrights, with the HP%2--Instructions, I mad sure the copyright statement of the Website images I used were included. If my document ever [highly doubtful, but ya never know. . .] were to be seen by the owners/ Webmasters of "ActiveLog. com", I believe because I added their copyright statement, by law, I didn't commit an infringement. Plus, my document had been used for educational purposes, only.
Of C. G. ch.9--Its amazing how impactful images are! Whether the image is 'live' or in printed form, there is always some degree of "punch" [unless one is visual impaired]. Inregards to the HP#2, the actual use of the images I used were to guide the user, especially the new user, through this Web-site.
In our textbook, the authors briefly detail a program of Microsoft's called "Project" which according to the textbook, "makes it easy to create Gantt charts or organizational tree charts." I havw=e had a difficulty in getting my self organized for specific projects. I do plan to check into this, Microsoft's Website. Hopefully I can use this on my Operating System!!
Saturday, November 25, 2006
For our group presentation--my choice of ethical perspective: feminism & ethics of care.
{Much thanks goes out to fellow group-member Elizabeth, for her assistance!!}
From "google"--
http://www.vow.org/feminism/contemporary.issues/xxxxxxx-vlarson-feminist_ethic_of_care.html
This particular article helped me in clarification, to as to exactly the extent feminism and ethics of care 'goes'. The woman who wrote this piece is a former minister.
The address that follows, is another very good article, tho it is from a medical point-of-view and how ethics of care can adapted to 'fit' medical care.
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/prevmed/mns/imcs/contexts/care/carejean.html
{Much thanks goes out to fellow group-member Elizabeth, for her assistance!!}
From "google"--
http://www.vow.org/feminism/contemporary.issues/xxxxxxx-vlarson-feminist_ethic_of_care.html
This particular article helped me in clarification, to as to exactly the extent feminism and ethics of care 'goes'. The woman who wrote this piece is a former minister.
The address that follows, is another very good article, tho it is from a medical point-of-view and how ethics of care can adapted to 'fit' medical care.
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/prevmed/mns/imcs/contexts/care/carejean.html
Oct. 17--DEADLINE
As the label below shows I detest 'grammar work'!!
I have completed 4 exercises in 'mycomplab'--'identifying principle parts of verbs'; 'gerunds & infinitives'; 'subjective moods'; 'regular & irregular verbs'. The only 2 that I paid attention to, in regards to the score I got were those last 2-- got a 100% and a 90%, respectively.
In my future writing, as well as currently, what I usually will read the piece I' m working to my self, aloud. And generally, I seem to 'do' o.k.
Monday, [Nov. 27th] I plan on viewing the video, "Achieving Variety", to conclude this post.
As the label below shows I detest 'grammar work'!!
I have completed 4 exercises in 'mycomplab'--'identifying principle parts of verbs'; 'gerunds & infinitives'; 'subjective moods'; 'regular & irregular verbs'. The only 2 that I paid attention to, in regards to the score I got were those last 2-- got a 100% and a 90%, respectively.
In my future writing, as well as currently, what I usually will read the piece I' m working to my self, aloud. And generally, I seem to 'do' o.k.
Monday, [Nov. 27th] I plan on viewing the video, "Achieving Variety", to conclude this post.
Friday, November 24, 2006
"A Frank Statement"--
My analysis of the 40+ year old document that the tobacco industry produce to express that industry's outrage of claims from the scientific and medical research community that smoking causes cancer.
A list [of sorts]--
Paragraph #2 {of page 1} state the industry's view of that even though the research had been conducted by doctors, this research points to it being inconclusive; however, that being stated the industry does believe that research should dismissed just because the results are inconclusive.
On that same page--the term, "distinguished authorities" had been used, to qualify themselves.
The next page--the document attempts to be a comfort--"[F]or more than 300 years, tobacco has been givin solace, relaxation and enjoyment to mankind." And to be reassuring--" smoking today should even be suspected as a cause of a serious concern is a matter of deep concern for us."
The writers of this document had also used a type of agenda listing what those that had signed on, would be doing to address the public's concerns. This 3-point statement contains the actions of financia; aid to the research being done; the establishment of a Committee to be known as Tobacco Industry Research Committee; and finally how this committee will be organized.
I, also, looked into PBS's other information, specificallly the testimonials in one of the lawsuits against the industry in the 1990's. Each of the tobacco company presidents had their respectful heads in the sand!! As one of the characters of a 1960's TV show would say, "I know nut ting"!
My analysis of the 40+ year old document that the tobacco industry produce to express that industry's outrage of claims from the scientific and medical research community that smoking causes cancer.
A list [of sorts]--
Paragraph #2 {of page 1} state the industry's view of that even though the research had been conducted by doctors, this research points to it being inconclusive; however, that being stated the industry does believe that research should dismissed just because the results are inconclusive.
On that same page--the term, "distinguished authorities" had been used, to qualify themselves.
The next page--the document attempts to be a comfort--"[F]or more than 300 years, tobacco has been givin solace, relaxation and enjoyment to mankind." And to be reassuring--" smoking today should even be suspected as a cause of a serious concern is a matter of deep concern for us."
The writers of this document had also used a type of agenda listing what those that had signed on, would be doing to address the public's concerns. This 3-point statement contains the actions of financia; aid to the research being done; the establishment of a Committee to be known as Tobacco Industry Research Committee; and finally how this committee will be organized.
I, also, looked into PBS's other information, specificallly the testimonials in one of the lawsuits against the industry in the 1990's. Each of the tobacco company presidents had their respectful heads in the sand!! As one of the characters of a 1960's TV show would say, "I know nut ting"!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
deadline date of : Oct.31st [way late, but here!]
Reading Assignments of: Ethics textbook chapter 6; Concise Guide textbook chapter 4--
As I read ch.6 of the Ethics text, I was amazed (for lack of a better word)by how the author, Paul Dombrowski, "hit the nail on the head"when he stated, "{W}hen someone contracts lung cancer, death follows months or years of painful, progressive debilitation and destruction. These deaths are often lonely, witnessed only by nurses, and perhaps a few family members." I certainly know all of this to be true: my dear mother died of a smoking-related cancer. It is quite horrible for me, as her daughter--more so for her: she was the one dying.
Anyhow, Mr. Dombrowski mentions, under the sub-heading, "Cause", of how long a product may 'take' to affect one's body. The 'why' of a cause of a disorder or disease may not be revealed until decacades later: what will be the effects of 'Nutra-Sweet' [aspartame, sp?] on the nest generation of yet-to-be children? It may not be 'discovered' in our life-times, but the cause-and-effect connection is there, potentially.
Mr. Dombrowski is a good writer [and occasionally humorous]. An instance of this is on page 155, where he writes of no 'shading' nor of sidestepiing the issues of the tobacco industry basically hushing up the facts their products killing/injuring folks.
In logical reasoning, a gentleman goes by the name of John Stuart Mill, had developed 1 of 4 methods. "Concomitant variation" it is called-- as I understand it, is a decrease of one independent variable [in a logical sense, not a mathematical one--I don't think?] leads to a decrease of a dependent variable: one causes the other .
Thank goodness Mr. Dombrowski chose to limit this chapter to only on those tobacco products are smoked [versus chewed].
Another question posed in the reading: how does the cigarette smke cause cancer? Over the course of the 6 years that this textbook had been published, scientists are still researching the 'why' to get a better understanding of cancer.
I am indeed amazed of how humans caan and do use their intellect. A prime example of this is noted in our textbook, of a Dr, John Snow. Back in the mid 1800's, in London, a disease called cholera was ravaging neighborhoods, killing a great folks. This Dr. Snow had observed that the numbers of people who got cholera had increased after drinking from the common-to-all-the-neighborhood water pump. He had the handle removed from the pump and numbers decreased. Of course, this was way before the discovery of bacteria and other microbes that cause disease. But Dr. Snow was a pioneer in the observation aspect of the scientific/ medical field.
I do understand Mr. Dombrowski's point of the sophists--at times they could be considered abit of a risk to 'believe' their claims. The connection Mr. Dombrowski make with the tobacco industry and those that propragate the 'information' about smoking and health, is very clear-cut: they are sophists. The tobacco industry would [and has] continued with the debates about smoking with the intention of winning the debate for the sake of the debate. After each claim from the scientific community regarding the connection between smoking and cancer, the tobaccao business always gets on the offensive.
The paragraph Mr. Dombrowski quoted [on page 159],I was befuddled by it!! It seemed, and I believe that this report, was to be intentionally confusing, by the tobacco industry. And the wild thing this report was published in the year of my birth--nearly 50 years ago! 1958! The tobacco industry knew 48 + years ago, to decieve the American public! As well as discredit the very credible medical research .
650 million current smokers world-wide die of preventable deaths, according the World Health Organization{WHO}.
Under the sub-heading, in our textbook, of "Documents", Mr. Dombrowski brings up some [more!!] disturbing points: the many ways the tobacco industry has "gotten away with murder". The way this specific business has twisted a lie['smoking cigarettes causes no harm] into a 'false truth' (my term). As Iread the beginning of this section, I got more angrier at the tobacco industry!! And, in some ways, most especially, in regards to being secretive, using language within their documentation the industry is very similar to the Nazi Party of 1930's Germany: they each twisted the truth to suit their situation.
One of the many sad points of this whole issue is of those foks who work in this industry. I'm not talking of those "muckety-mucks" on the corporate levels, but those that actually are working directly with this product: they are, as well as those who suffer from the tobacco physical effects, suffer financially, if any of the lawsuits against the tobacco companies ever reaches any conclusions.
All of the documents Mr. Dombrowski cites are certainly technical commications; however, those that were written (or co-written) by and/or for the tobacco industry seem so outrageous in their 'health' claims, it is hard for me to view them as legitimate technical communications.
Reading Assignments of: Ethics textbook chapter 6; Concise Guide textbook chapter 4--
As I read ch.6 of the Ethics text, I was amazed (for lack of a better word)by how the author, Paul Dombrowski, "hit the nail on the head"when he stated, "{W}hen someone contracts lung cancer, death follows months or years of painful, progressive debilitation and destruction. These deaths are often lonely, witnessed only by nurses, and perhaps a few family members." I certainly know all of this to be true: my dear mother died of a smoking-related cancer. It is quite horrible for me, as her daughter--more so for her: she was the one dying.
Anyhow, Mr. Dombrowski mentions, under the sub-heading, "Cause", of how long a product may 'take' to affect one's body. The 'why' of a cause of a disorder or disease may not be revealed until decacades later: what will be the effects of 'Nutra-Sweet' [aspartame, sp?] on the nest generation of yet-to-be children? It may not be 'discovered' in our life-times, but the cause-and-effect connection is there, potentially.
Mr. Dombrowski is a good writer [and occasionally humorous]. An instance of this is on page 155, where he writes of no 'shading' nor of sidestepiing the issues of the tobacco industry basically hushing up the facts their products killing/injuring folks.
In logical reasoning, a gentleman goes by the name of John Stuart Mill, had developed 1 of 4 methods. "Concomitant variation" it is called-- as I understand it, is a decrease of one independent variable [in a logical sense, not a mathematical one--I don't think?] leads to a decrease of a dependent variable: one causes the other .
Thank goodness Mr. Dombrowski chose to limit this chapter to only on those tobacco products are smoked [versus chewed].
Another question posed in the reading: how does the cigarette smke cause cancer? Over the course of the 6 years that this textbook had been published, scientists are still researching the 'why' to get a better understanding of cancer.
I am indeed amazed of how humans caan and do use their intellect. A prime example of this is noted in our textbook, of a Dr, John Snow. Back in the mid 1800's, in London, a disease called cholera was ravaging neighborhoods, killing a great folks. This Dr. Snow had observed that the numbers of people who got cholera had increased after drinking from the common-to-all-the-neighborhood water pump. He had the handle removed from the pump and numbers decreased. Of course, this was way before the discovery of bacteria and other microbes that cause disease. But Dr. Snow was a pioneer in the observation aspect of the scientific/ medical field.
I do understand Mr. Dombrowski's point of the sophists--at times they could be considered abit of a risk to 'believe' their claims. The connection Mr. Dombrowski make with the tobacco industry and those that propragate the 'information' about smoking and health, is very clear-cut: they are sophists. The tobacco industry would [and has] continued with the debates about smoking with the intention of winning the debate for the sake of the debate. After each claim from the scientific community regarding the connection between smoking and cancer, the tobaccao business always gets on the offensive.
The paragraph Mr. Dombrowski quoted [on page 159],I was befuddled by it!! It seemed, and I believe that this report, was to be intentionally confusing, by the tobacco industry. And the wild thing this report was published in the year of my birth--nearly 50 years ago! 1958! The tobacco industry knew 48 + years ago, to decieve the American public! As well as discredit the very credible medical research .
650 million current smokers world-wide die of preventable deaths, according the World Health Organization{WHO}.
Under the sub-heading, in our textbook, of "Documents", Mr. Dombrowski brings up some [more!!] disturbing points: the many ways the tobacco industry has "gotten away with murder". The way this specific business has twisted a lie['smoking cigarettes causes no harm] into a 'false truth' (my term). As Iread the beginning of this section, I got more angrier at the tobacco industry!! And, in some ways, most especially, in regards to being secretive, using language within their documentation the industry is very similar to the Nazi Party of 1930's Germany: they each twisted the truth to suit their situation.
One of the many sad points of this whole issue is of those foks who work in this industry. I'm not talking of those "muckety-mucks" on the corporate levels, but those that actually are working directly with this product: they are, as well as those who suffer from the tobacco physical effects, suffer financially, if any of the lawsuits against the tobacco companies ever reaches any conclusions.
All of the documents Mr. Dombrowski cites are certainly technical commications; however, those that were written (or co-written) by and/or for the tobacco industry seem so outrageous in their 'health' claims, it is hard for me to view them as legitimate technical communications.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Complex Communication Situations--
I believe that most, if not all, of those situations written of in Ch.12 in the "Concise Guide. . ." would be written electronically. There doesn't seem to be much 'face-to-face' with co-workers; however, I admit I could certainly could be way off.
Specific communication situations, I believe would be:
I believe that most, if not all, of those situations written of in Ch.12 in the "Concise Guide. . ." would be written electronically. There doesn't seem to be much 'face-to-face' with co-workers; however, I admit I could certainly could be way off.
Specific communication situations, I believe would be:
- proposals--to the specific Web-site owner who wants a site "constructed, but has no idea how to go about, or simply doen't want to do it on his/her own. The customer would hire my company! Also, with propsals within the office, to ask for ideas, money[!], and other vital items.
- long reports--to detail the step-by-step process how my company and I came to these ideas for our customers' Website.
- definitions anf descriptions-- thses would be used extensively to assist our customers in understanding what we hope to do for them, in their Web-sites.
Deadline: Nov. 14, 2006
The steps I had taken to write this Home-work Project was, first to ask Jim Haggerty of MCC's P. E. department what he thought about the use of web-sites to use with his students. He had inform me that the College District itself was working the useability of certain software, within the District.
I, then, got onto the Internet and began researching the topic of Web-site use in the class-room, and fine-tuned that search down to within the P. E. department. I first the campus' databases (exact names I'll get later). Maybe because I'm not that skilled at research, yet, but I had a horrid time located any info!
Finally I did find what I thought to be an appropriate article, "Using Web-quests to Create On-line Learning Opportunities in Physical Education" by Marianne L. Woods, et al. After actually reading this specific article and seeing the web-site about web-quests, I really didn't have that particular method in mind. So the search
continued. . .
So, after a couple of days of off and on searching [between my other demanding classes!], I came across this article--
"Evaluation of an Internet-based Physical Intervention: A Preliminary Investigation" by Napolitano, Melissa A.; Fotheringham, Michael; Tate, Deborah; Leslie, Eva; Bauman, Adrian; Marcus, Bess. Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
I was so happy, especially after reading this item! I found what I was looking for!!!
I am most proud of the fact that my persistence does 'pay-off' alot of the time. Sometimes, I need to be a stubborn as a mule-- with myself. If I had more time to research for more infomation, I believe I'd be able to cite at least 2 more sources for this mock proposal.
For future research-requiring projects, I definitely need to reaaly "hunker-down" and do the work!!
The steps I had taken to write this Home-work Project was, first to ask Jim Haggerty of MCC's P. E. department what he thought about the use of web-sites to use with his students. He had inform me that the College District itself was working the useability of certain software, within the District.
I, then, got onto the Internet and began researching the topic of Web-site use in the class-room, and fine-tuned that search down to within the P. E. department. I first the campus' databases (exact names I'll get later). Maybe because I'm not that skilled at research, yet, but I had a horrid time located any info!
Finally I did find what I thought to be an appropriate article, "Using Web-quests to Create On-line Learning Opportunities in Physical Education" by Marianne L. Woods, et al. After actually reading this specific article and seeing the web-site about web-quests, I really didn't have that particular method in mind. So the search
continued. . .
So, after a couple of days of off and on searching [between my other demanding classes!], I came across this article--
"Evaluation of an Internet-based Physical Intervention: A Preliminary Investigation" by Napolitano, Melissa A.; Fotheringham, Michael; Tate, Deborah; Leslie, Eva; Bauman, Adrian; Marcus, Bess. Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
I was so happy, especially after reading this item! I found what I was looking for!!!
I am most proud of the fact that my persistence does 'pay-off' alot of the time. Sometimes, I need to be a stubborn as a mule-- with myself. If I had more time to research for more infomation, I believe I'd be able to cite at least 2 more sources for this mock proposal.
For future research-requiring projects, I definitely need to reaaly "hunker-down" and do the work!!
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