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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Student Success Statement: Margaret Chase Smith


Student Success Statement
“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”
-Margaret Chase Smith
Reflection: Mrs. Smith has a point you do need to always be awesome and ctr, but what if you’re not rad? What? Nah. Stop. That’s what you do. Yeah. Choose the right bruhh. CTR.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 3


It’s Online, but Is It on Target?
Part 3
Do-What?
Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?
·    Dot-com is not 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 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 for a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student’s course work up on the Web, but that doesn't mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Student Success Statement: Liane Cordes


Student Success Statement
“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Liane Cordes
Reflection: Mrs. (Ms.) Cordes is right you need to always try and be your best to do your best to be someone amazing. Don’t just follow to be in do what you want to go somewhere far, don’t be a standard or stereotype become someone you want to be and someone who knows where they are going.

It’s Online, but It Is On Target? Part 2


It’s Online, but It Is 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!!!