Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Reflecting on Composing Second Research Essay
When doing the second essay I ran into a huge problem right away. At my conference with Professor Ogburn we came to the realization that my first draft wasn't going to cut it. I was reasearching how technology effected us and how we use everyday things like cell phones, laptops, etc.. I was going to research how Americans are "addicted" to technology. This was far too vague and there was too much information and topic that could be researched. After the conference I decided to change my topic to how shipping and mailing goods has changed due to technology. The nice thing about this topic was that I was able to find scholarly work much easier than finding that same type of work on "technology". With that being said, most of the assignements leading up to the second essay didn't help me a ton. I needed to do more research and I was in a fight against time. I had a strong peer review group, which made it very easy for me to make the necessary adjustments that needed to be made. The research for this draft was much more intersting than in the fist essay. This was more up to us and what we wanted to research. There was more freedom associated with this essay. If I would have changed something it would have been from the start. I wouldn't have chosen such a vague and broad topic when I started, I could have developed my essay much more if I wasn't behind.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Reflecting on external research
At first locating the information for the external research was rather difficult. I didn't know what keywords to use and I didn't know what I was exactly looking for. I was rather lost, so I referenced the Library Guide. This pointed me in the right direction and before I knew it I had too many sources and I needed to trim them down. They proper keyword is what made the difference for me. I started with "technology" and far too many sources were found. I then narrowed the seach by category and fine tuned the search about 5 times. This is where I found the good stuff. The annotations were very helpful for two reasons. First, because the bibliography is already done- just copy and paste! And second, the quotes from the source reminded me what the authors point and attidude was. I really ran into no issues with the external research. I could pick the sources that I had an interest in and could build off them. One thing I am going to change is the amount of information and citations in my assignemtn #19. It needs to be a little more developed. I just had writers block all week and was frustrated the entire time.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Annotation
Zakaria, Fareed. "How Long Will America Lead The World." Newsweek 147.24 (2006): 40-45. Print.
The writer's main point is that the rest of the world is actually catching up to the US in technology and production. The article goes on to give examples of how we are not at the forefront of technological success.
"Over the past 20 years, America's growth rate has averaged just over 3 percent, a full percentage point higher than that of Germany and France. (Japan averaged 2.3 percent over the same period.) Productivity growth, the elixir of modern economics, has been over 2.5 percent for a decade now, again a full percentage point higher than the European average."
"The American economy is also particularly good at taking technology and turning it into a product that people will buy. An unusual combination of an entrepreneurial culture, a permissive legal system and flexible capital markets all contribute to a business culture that rewards risk. "
The citations give good examples to show how we (America) sit as far as prodction etc... They provide key facts and statistics that will help my research.
I can see this source building on my other sources I selected from the NEP because it takes what was in the NEP and provides an updated version of some of the ideas. They are both from the same era, but the ideas from this article are more fine tuned to the type of research that I am doing.
To continue what I was explaining previously I will use this source to expand my investigation of technology and advancements. It goes together with other information in the course texts and my external research. It has different stats than the other ones, which is good beause it will give me more valuable information that can be used.
I don't know if an article can be more credible. It was taken from one of the more well known magazines that is in circulation, Newsweek. I found this information through UWM's library website and after reading it I was pleased with the quality of the article and the relevance.
This source connects to my other sources in my annotated bibliography because it covers the same types of topics. This one has a strong emphasis on cold hard statistics to show that America might not be the true powerhouse when it comes to technological advancements and production. This article parallels the other sources and has the same types of information.
The writer's main point is that the rest of the world is actually catching up to the US in technology and production. The article goes on to give examples of how we are not at the forefront of technological success.
"Over the past 20 years, America's growth rate has averaged just over 3 percent, a full percentage point higher than that of Germany and France. (Japan averaged 2.3 percent over the same period.) Productivity growth, the elixir of modern economics, has been over 2.5 percent for a decade now, again a full percentage point higher than the European average."
"The American economy is also particularly good at taking technology and turning it into a product that people will buy. An unusual combination of an entrepreneurial culture, a permissive legal system and flexible capital markets all contribute to a business culture that rewards risk. "
The citations give good examples to show how we (America) sit as far as prodction etc... They provide key facts and statistics that will help my research.
I can see this source building on my other sources I selected from the NEP because it takes what was in the NEP and provides an updated version of some of the ideas. They are both from the same era, but the ideas from this article are more fine tuned to the type of research that I am doing.
To continue what I was explaining previously I will use this source to expand my investigation of technology and advancements. It goes together with other information in the course texts and my external research. It has different stats than the other ones, which is good beause it will give me more valuable information that can be used.
I don't know if an article can be more credible. It was taken from one of the more well known magazines that is in circulation, Newsweek. I found this information through UWM's library website and after reading it I was pleased with the quality of the article and the relevance.
This source connects to my other sources in my annotated bibliography because it covers the same types of topics. This one has a strong emphasis on cold hard statistics to show that America might not be the true powerhouse when it comes to technological advancements and production. This article parallels the other sources and has the same types of information.
Annotation
LaGesse, David. "Taming Your Tech." US News & World Report 138.9 (2005): 48-54. Print.
The author's main point is that the high tech tools that we use every day for our normal routine actually are the reason for many of our problems. He writes how we have to control these technological issues. He also writes about how technology is supposed to make things easier and perhaps cheaper, but it doesn't always end up that way.
"Now analysts report that whole industries--among them cellphones, consumer electronics, and, yes, even computers--seem to be shifting back to basics, with a few companies taking the lead."
"Traditionally, manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung, and Motorola designed phones and the software that made them work, then sold them to wireless carriers like Verizon, Sprint, and Nextel. Now Verizon has designed its own software for cellphones--and will offer customers only the models that run it. The upside to this trend is that a new Verizon phone will hold fewer surprises for current customers, and that familiarity should cut down on support calls and canceled accounts, says Lowell McAdam, the company's chief operating officer."
These quotes are important to the article and my research. They discuss how technology is changing in everyday things like cellphones, consumer electronics and computers...All things we use every day.
I can see this source building on some aspects of the reading in this course so far because it ties in with some of the sources in the NEP, and many of my external research sources. The first piece we read by Featherston and Venn talked alot about the internet and other sources that are available in just seconds.
I plan to use this source to tie in with the other sources because this source deals with everyday items. We all may not have a cell phone, but we all have a comuter or some type of consumer electronics. We use these things everyday. This source breaks down and explains how some of these items have changed and how they affect our everyday routine.
This source if reliable and credible. As far as its credibility, it was found via the UWM library and is from a solid journal. It is reliable because it ties in exactly with the key words I have been researching.
This source connects with the other sources on my annotated bibliography because it shares the same topic. All the sources I have selected have dealt with technology, and many of them talk about how technology plays a key role in our Monday-Sunday routine. It discusses how the things we use every day like cellphones and computers are the cause of many of our problems. They make life easier, but stressful at the same time.
The author's main point is that the high tech tools that we use every day for our normal routine actually are the reason for many of our problems. He writes how we have to control these technological issues. He also writes about how technology is supposed to make things easier and perhaps cheaper, but it doesn't always end up that way.
"Now analysts report that whole industries--among them cellphones, consumer electronics, and, yes, even computers--seem to be shifting back to basics, with a few companies taking the lead."
"Traditionally, manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung, and Motorola designed phones and the software that made them work, then sold them to wireless carriers like Verizon, Sprint, and Nextel. Now Verizon has designed its own software for cellphones--and will offer customers only the models that run it. The upside to this trend is that a new Verizon phone will hold fewer surprises for current customers, and that familiarity should cut down on support calls and canceled accounts, says Lowell McAdam, the company's chief operating officer."
These quotes are important to the article and my research. They discuss how technology is changing in everyday things like cellphones, consumer electronics and computers...All things we use every day.
I can see this source building on some aspects of the reading in this course so far because it ties in with some of the sources in the NEP, and many of my external research sources. The first piece we read by Featherston and Venn talked alot about the internet and other sources that are available in just seconds.
I plan to use this source to tie in with the other sources because this source deals with everyday items. We all may not have a cell phone, but we all have a comuter or some type of consumer electronics. We use these things everyday. This source breaks down and explains how some of these items have changed and how they affect our everyday routine.
This source if reliable and credible. As far as its credibility, it was found via the UWM library and is from a solid journal. It is reliable because it ties in exactly with the key words I have been researching.
This source connects with the other sources on my annotated bibliography because it shares the same topic. All the sources I have selected have dealt with technology, and many of them talk about how technology plays a key role in our Monday-Sunday routine. It discusses how the things we use every day like cellphones and computers are the cause of many of our problems. They make life easier, but stressful at the same time.
Annotation
Donaldson, Sonya A. "Keeping Up With the Joneses." Black Enterprise 38.4 (2007): 104-04. Print.
This article is quite interesting, and gets right to the point. The author explains how, basically, if you invest in the proper technology it will pay off with dividens in the future.
"Products would come in and employees would enter the information manually, we would then deisgnate a place in the warehouse to store products. Of cource this wasn't as efficient and accurate as an [automated system]."
"Once we got the technology in place, we were able to support the kinds of businesses we were contemplating working with, and it enabled us to be considered for other opportunities."
The two quotes were actually from an interview that the author conducted from a businessman. Regardless, the quotes are very valuable to help show how technology helps the economy grow.
This source will help build on other material I have researched in the course so far. I have researched many articles that had to deal with technology and growth, and that is exactly what this one deals with. There were a few good sources I took from the NEP/internal readings that had similar ideas, but much a much different delivery.
I plan to use this soruce to investigate the question, "How does technolgy help us grow?" This source does a perfect job, stating that if you invest in the technology that is available, it will pay off in the future.
I find this source credible because, like the other sources, I found it via the UWM "find it," and it is from a well known piece of writing. It relates directly to what I am trying to research and it uses specific examples to what I am trying to research.
This source will have a direct connection to the other sources on my annotated bibliography because it has almost the same exact topic and keywords. This soruce was located using the keyword "technology," like all the other sources I have found.
This article is quite interesting, and gets right to the point. The author explains how, basically, if you invest in the proper technology it will pay off with dividens in the future.
"Products would come in and employees would enter the information manually, we would then deisgnate a place in the warehouse to store products. Of cource this wasn't as efficient and accurate as an [automated system]."
"Once we got the technology in place, we were able to support the kinds of businesses we were contemplating working with, and it enabled us to be considered for other opportunities."
The two quotes were actually from an interview that the author conducted from a businessman. Regardless, the quotes are very valuable to help show how technology helps the economy grow.
This source will help build on other material I have researched in the course so far. I have researched many articles that had to deal with technology and growth, and that is exactly what this one deals with. There were a few good sources I took from the NEP/internal readings that had similar ideas, but much a much different delivery.
I plan to use this soruce to investigate the question, "How does technolgy help us grow?" This source does a perfect job, stating that if you invest in the technology that is available, it will pay off in the future.
I find this source credible because, like the other sources, I found it via the UWM "find it," and it is from a well known piece of writing. It relates directly to what I am trying to research and it uses specific examples to what I am trying to research.
This source will have a direct connection to the other sources on my annotated bibliography because it has almost the same exact topic and keywords. This soruce was located using the keyword "technology," like all the other sources I have found.
Annotation
Gomory, Ralph E., and Harold T. Sharpiro. "Globalization: Causes and Effects." Issues in Science and Technology 19.4 (2003): 18-20. Print.
The author's main point is that globiliation is actually hurting the US. He starts out by writing about how Singapore and Japan have taken over the production of technological items, and that the US is actually behind in many of the production aspects of technology.
"Globalization traces its roots to at least the late 1980s. At that time, new countries were entering into manufacturing, which was in some sense the weakest link in the US chain of science, development, manufacturing, and sale of goods and services."
"In the intervening years, another new force also greatly facilitated globilazation: the rapid growth of the Internet and cheap wide-bandwith international communication."
These quotes from the source will help me show how technology has changed the way things are being made now days. I will use them to prove that as times change, technology changes, and how we make things changes.
This source can build off my research I did in the NEP because it touches on manufacturing and technology. On of the sources in the NEP spent time comparing growth to the "Iron Age" and the time when America was reallly booming. This article covers later, in the 1980s and will provide more solid information that has to deal with technology and growth.
I plan to use this source to tie in with the other course texts by, as I mentioned earlier, showing how the world is ever changing due to technology. Mankind has made many advancements in the last century and that is going to be a major base to my research.
This source is credible and reliable because it is relevant to my topic. It was found via the UWM library "Find It", so I know that it is a dependable source.
This soruce will tie in to the other sources I have selected so far because it helps tell about how things are made today, compared to years past. it covers how things like disk drives, and TVs are made in other places than the US because the US doesn't have the proper means to produce these items. Some of the other sources I have selected have dealt with the same topics.
The author's main point is that globiliation is actually hurting the US. He starts out by writing about how Singapore and Japan have taken over the production of technological items, and that the US is actually behind in many of the production aspects of technology.
"Globalization traces its roots to at least the late 1980s. At that time, new countries were entering into manufacturing, which was in some sense the weakest link in the US chain of science, development, manufacturing, and sale of goods and services."
"In the intervening years, another new force also greatly facilitated globilazation: the rapid growth of the Internet and cheap wide-bandwith international communication."
These quotes from the source will help me show how technology has changed the way things are being made now days. I will use them to prove that as times change, technology changes, and how we make things changes.
This source can build off my research I did in the NEP because it touches on manufacturing and technology. On of the sources in the NEP spent time comparing growth to the "Iron Age" and the time when America was reallly booming. This article covers later, in the 1980s and will provide more solid information that has to deal with technology and growth.
I plan to use this source to tie in with the other course texts by, as I mentioned earlier, showing how the world is ever changing due to technology. Mankind has made many advancements in the last century and that is going to be a major base to my research.
This source is credible and reliable because it is relevant to my topic. It was found via the UWM library "Find It", so I know that it is a dependable source.
This soruce will tie in to the other sources I have selected so far because it helps tell about how things are made today, compared to years past. it covers how things like disk drives, and TVs are made in other places than the US because the US doesn't have the proper means to produce these items. Some of the other sources I have selected have dealt with the same topics.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Annotation
Klopfer, Eric. "Using The Technology of Today in The Classroom Today." MIT, 2009. Web. 27 Oct. 2009
The writers main points to this source is that there are connections that can be drawn in social networking and the classroom. The author tries to find what “good learning” is, and uses technology to help explain.
“The emergence of social networking technologies and the evolution of digital games have helped shape the new ways in which people are communicating, collaborating, operating, and forming social constructs.”
“Traditionally, education has been impeded by the security and other potential dangers of employing social networking technologies. These concerns should not be ignored; however neither should these tools due to these concerns. Advances in these technologies continue to afford us new ways to manage the potential dangers. Simulations, digital gaming, and social networking technologies have all definitely suffered”
This source can build on aspects of other research I have done so far. I will plan to utilize this source as well as my other sources to tie in education and how technology can be a help or a hindrance to learning and the passing of knowledge.
The question that I want to answer is how technology affects the way that students learn. I am trying to base my research on technology, but also want to take a step toward the classroom, or learning in general, and see if we are better or worse with technology.
This source is very reliable and credible. It isn’t necessarily a website, it was a study conducted by the people at MIT, where they looked at the relationship in social networking and advancements in the classroom.
This source can connect to others on my annotated bibliography very easily. The topic is exactly what I am going for and trying to prove throughout my research. I will use this source to tie in with my other sources to show how technology has had a direct impact on students and how technology effects the world.
The writers main points to this source is that there are connections that can be drawn in social networking and the classroom. The author tries to find what “good learning” is, and uses technology to help explain.
“The emergence of social networking technologies and the evolution of digital games have helped shape the new ways in which people are communicating, collaborating, operating, and forming social constructs.”
“Traditionally, education has been impeded by the security and other potential dangers of employing social networking technologies. These concerns should not be ignored; however neither should these tools due to these concerns. Advances in these technologies continue to afford us new ways to manage the potential dangers. Simulations, digital gaming, and social networking technologies have all definitely suffered”
This source can build on aspects of other research I have done so far. I will plan to utilize this source as well as my other sources to tie in education and how technology can be a help or a hindrance to learning and the passing of knowledge.
The question that I want to answer is how technology affects the way that students learn. I am trying to base my research on technology, but also want to take a step toward the classroom, or learning in general, and see if we are better or worse with technology.
This source is very reliable and credible. It isn’t necessarily a website, it was a study conducted by the people at MIT, where they looked at the relationship in social networking and advancements in the classroom.
This source can connect to others on my annotated bibliography very easily. The topic is exactly what I am going for and trying to prove throughout my research. I will use this source to tie in with my other sources to show how technology has had a direct impact on students and how technology effects the world.
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