Week 5

This was a good week. We learned how to cite references using MLA formatting. We also learned about annotations and how to write them. I had to do alot of reading this week so that I would be able to properly write my annotations. I must say that I had never even heard of annotations before. I think that annotations are a great way of keeping ideas and references organized. I really didn't like the MLA formatting. I have used it before in my english classes, but I am still a little confused about it. It seems to me that there are to many different ways to cite a source. For instance, if I wanted to cite an article it would depend on what type of article is was. There are a few different ways to cite them. I guess the more I use the MLA citations then the more I will understand them.

Week 4

There was a lot of writing, or should I say typing, this week. We made a research plan and evaluated sources we can use for our research. Evaluating the sources was a good idea because now I am more focused on what sources are right for my topic on AIDS. The research plan was great because I now know what are the main points that I really want to focus on. I really want to research the day to day life of people living with AIDS and the different treatments that are available to them.

We also had an interesting assignment on how we know what we know. It started with searching for the origin of the word "canuck". I came to the conclusion that the word was used to refer to French Canadian lumberman who migrated to New England. The point is, however, that I don't know for sure, therefore, I only think I know. It gets a little confusing when I try to explain it, but the essay we read on it made it seem clear.

All and all it was a great week again. I really like the assignment "how I know" because it really made me think and look at things differently.

Week 3

This was a busy week for my online course. I must say that I learned alot. My class had a field trip to the library. We had to go to our own acedemic library and learn about what resources are available. I read alot, so I thought myself to be very familar with libraries, but I was wrong. I learned how to find subject encyclopedias and how to research a topic. I had never looked at any encyclopedias at the library before yesterday.

Another first for me was using ProQuest and Library catalogs online. In ProQuest I was able to read articles on anything I put into the search engine. I'm doing research on AIDS so I typed it in and many articles were available for me to read. The library catalog searched for books on my topic. Information on the book was available including what section of the library I could find that particular book.

This week was great. I had no idea that there were so many resources available out there. I am very glad I took this class because I think it will help me in future classes.

Week 2

I used the Britannica Online to do research on my AIDS topic. I used the Seattle Community College library to access the Britannica. I found several articles on AIDS. Each article had a different focus on the AIDS epidemic. Through my research I found out that 70% of the AIDS population are in Africa. I think I will focus my research on that information because I want to know why it is so high there and what is happening there to control it.

I like doing research online, but at the same time it's a little overwhelming. There are so many sources to use that it is hard to find where to start. I'm glad my instructor gave me the idea to use the Britannica Online. The Britannica is a good source to start with and was very easy to use. Also I find it easier for me to print the article and then read it. By doing this it helps me focus more on the article.

school work

It was easer than I thought working on the computer. I think I will enjoy putting things on the web that others can see.

always fishing

The things I do for school!!