Using of Wikipedia
What is Wikipedia? It is kind of an Internet encyclopedia. Nowadays the Internet is most the important supply in society. People can do anything in the Internet life, such as receiving information, doing work, and becoming globalized. It helps to our life became more comfortable. Wikipedia also belongs in the Internet society. It helps to people get information. It has a large amount of information. According to Byers (2007, para 3), mostly 38 million people visited the English language version of Wikipedia site, because it has advantages like easy to find, appears at the top of many search sites, and is free to access. But those reasons are just a good point of the Wikipedia. Recently, a lot of organizations have banned the articles from Wikipedia, because Wikipedia consists of hundreds of writers and editors, even though sometime that makes confusion. So it can bring some problems of the Internet society. If Wikipedia follows those advise such as should control users editing, not encourage people’s dependence on the Internet, and provide general answer. Those would be helpful to both Wikipedia and users.
First, Wikipedia should control user’s editing. In “Wikipedia clamps down on ‘unreliable’ editors” the author states, “Under the current system, anyone can edit an entry at time, which means that people often post inaccurate and sometime malicious information,” (Martin, 2007, para. 5). It also explains some editors give wrong information so receivers can have wrong information. Therefore, Wikipedia has to decide the rules to protect the correct information.
Second, Wikipedia shouldn’t encourage people’s dependence on the Internet. Wikipedia provides information and it aims to open minds, as people can find everything in the Internet. But in “Teaching with Technology” the author states, “The internet will never be like the school library. Nor should it be. Its value as a communication medium lies in its openness and diversity. But these same aspects make it problematic for our student. They, like many of us, were brought up to trust what we read in a library book, or in the newspaper, or on television. These communication channels were for the most part well-mediated, and so over the years developed respectable authority” (Lengel, 2006, para. 12). Generally, information on the Internet is from books or any kind of communication channels. Recently, people’s dependence on Internet sources should be stopped. The Internet is not always given to perfect answers.
Finally, Wikipedia should provide general answers. Bilodeau (2008, para. 8). argues some sources of definitions help students, but many professors would not find this acceptable. The students are looking for right answers from an encyclopedia but it just gives definitions; if people want get high grades, they should prepare by themselves. The Internet offers only basic information.
In conclusion, the Internet is part of a progress of getting information. But that is not enough. Wikipedia is just one example of an Internet search site. They should give general information. This site’s purpose is help to people, but if they give wrong information it is silly and not their purpose.
References
Bilodeau, E. (2008, February 2). Academic banning of Google and Wikipedia misguided. Weblog. Retrieved April 23, 2008. from http:www.scienceprogress,org/2008/02/wikipedia-and-the-new-curriculum/
Byers, M. (, 2007 March 8). Controversy over use of Wikipedia in academic Papers arrives at Smith. Sophian. Retrieved April 23, 2008, from http://media.www.smithsophian.com/media/storage/paper587/news/2007/03/08/News/Controversy.Over.Use.Of.Wikipedia.In.Academic.Papers.Arrives.At.Smith-2765409.shtml
Lengel, J. (, 2006 February 7). Authority. Teaching with Technology. Retrieved April 23, 2008, from http://www.powertolearn.com/articles/teaching_with_ technology/article.shtml?ID=12
Martin, N. (, 2008 January 21). Wikipedia clamps down on ‘unreliable’ editors.Telegraph.co.uk, Retrieved April 24, 2008 from http://www.telegrapg.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/09/20/wiki120.xml
Wolverton, J. (2007, January 22). Wikipedia wisdom. Valley Vanguard. Retrieved April 23, 2008, from http://www.svsu.edu/clubs/vanguard/stories/1141
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Argument Essay
HeeJin Shin
EAP 2 B
Writer’s Workshop
Argument Essay
April 22, 2008
Going up Green Wal-Mart
What do you think? Which is the most popular grocery store in the world? Most people say “Wal-Mart”. People usually go to Wal-Mart, so lots of people have become interested in Wal-mart’s Green-Washing. Wal-Mart is a global company in the world. According to Green-Mart or Green-Washing’s article, “Wal-Mart is not the first company you’d probably think of when it comes to environmental awareness.” (Wilson, 2008). The author thought that Wal-Mart is a green washing company. Nevertheless, they tried several ways, but they still are in the same situation. “Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it will begin asking its suppliers to measure their carbon footprint and find ways to reduce it, part of an effort by the world’s largest retailer to transform itself into a more environmentally friendly company” (Mui, 2007, para.1). It is only one side’s opinion. Wal-Mart looks like a good company. They just focus on outside, none going to attention inside. This is a ridiculous situation, because if people want to change something, they will transfer the basic foundation; however, Wal-Mart is jumped up, they aren’t faced with the basic problem. Wal-Mart had a bad point. They would bring environmental problem, so they followed those resources.
First of all, Wal-Mart should reduce the carbon dioxide level. Carbon dioxide is a cause of air pollution. Lots of products include chemical resources by carbon dioxide. Such as hair spray, that include carbon dioxide so its cause of global warming. if carbon dioxide flows the air, it would cause of air pollution. Wal-Mart doesn’t have a standard level for carbon dioxide. They should have a limit of carbon dioxide level.
Second, Wal-Mart should start focus on customers. In Korea most markets have specific events. One of the most popular events is an open class. It means, marts pay attention to customers. If a mart wants to go green mart, the most important resource is customers. Wal-Mart should start class and teaching that good method for recycling and make recycle product.
Finally, Wal-Mart should organize its own recycling system. In Korea, when people go to a mart, they should buy the plastic bag. Each Bag has a 50-cent cost. But Wal-Mart uses too many plastic bags. The Korean people use recycling bags. It is very common.
Opponents say Wal-Mart is doing well in Green Mission. They want to solve the environmental problem so they try several ways, such as collecting plastic bags from elementary schools. However, it is just an outside problem. Wal-Mart won’t pay attention to its own store problem. If Wal-Mart didn’t waste plastic bags, they wouldn’t need to collect them from elementary school students. It will improve the appearance of Wal-Mart image.
In conclusion, Wal-Mart has tried to solve the environmental problem; it is a good attitude. Nevertheless, the environment is still having a problem. It shows that Wal-Mart should transfer to basic form. Whether it changes or not, it is related to the environment.
Reference
Mui, Y. (2007, September 25). Wal-Mart Aims To Enlist Suppliers In Green
Mission. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from Lexis Nexus database.
Wilson, A. (2008, January 17). Green-Mart or Green-Washing?. Vcreporter.com.
Retrieved Mach 24,2008 from http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/
Story/detail/green_mart_or_green_washing/5626/
EAP 2 B
Writer’s Workshop
Argument Essay
April 22, 2008
Going up Green Wal-Mart
What do you think? Which is the most popular grocery store in the world? Most people say “Wal-Mart”. People usually go to Wal-Mart, so lots of people have become interested in Wal-mart’s Green-Washing. Wal-Mart is a global company in the world. According to Green-Mart or Green-Washing’s article, “Wal-Mart is not the first company you’d probably think of when it comes to environmental awareness.” (Wilson, 2008). The author thought that Wal-Mart is a green washing company. Nevertheless, they tried several ways, but they still are in the same situation. “Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it will begin asking its suppliers to measure their carbon footprint and find ways to reduce it, part of an effort by the world’s largest retailer to transform itself into a more environmentally friendly company” (Mui, 2007, para.1). It is only one side’s opinion. Wal-Mart looks like a good company. They just focus on outside, none going to attention inside. This is a ridiculous situation, because if people want to change something, they will transfer the basic foundation; however, Wal-Mart is jumped up, they aren’t faced with the basic problem. Wal-Mart had a bad point. They would bring environmental problem, so they followed those resources.
First of all, Wal-Mart should reduce the carbon dioxide level. Carbon dioxide is a cause of air pollution. Lots of products include chemical resources by carbon dioxide. Such as hair spray, that include carbon dioxide so its cause of global warming. if carbon dioxide flows the air, it would cause of air pollution. Wal-Mart doesn’t have a standard level for carbon dioxide. They should have a limit of carbon dioxide level.
Second, Wal-Mart should start focus on customers. In Korea most markets have specific events. One of the most popular events is an open class. It means, marts pay attention to customers. If a mart wants to go green mart, the most important resource is customers. Wal-Mart should start class and teaching that good method for recycling and make recycle product.
Finally, Wal-Mart should organize its own recycling system. In Korea, when people go to a mart, they should buy the plastic bag. Each Bag has a 50-cent cost. But Wal-Mart uses too many plastic bags. The Korean people use recycling bags. It is very common.
Opponents say Wal-Mart is doing well in Green Mission. They want to solve the environmental problem so they try several ways, such as collecting plastic bags from elementary schools. However, it is just an outside problem. Wal-Mart won’t pay attention to its own store problem. If Wal-Mart didn’t waste plastic bags, they wouldn’t need to collect them from elementary school students. It will improve the appearance of Wal-Mart image.
In conclusion, Wal-Mart has tried to solve the environmental problem; it is a good attitude. Nevertheless, the environment is still having a problem. It shows that Wal-Mart should transfer to basic form. Whether it changes or not, it is related to the environment.
Reference
Mui, Y. (2007, September 25). Wal-Mart Aims To Enlist Suppliers In Green
Mission. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from Lexis Nexus database.
Wilson, A. (2008, January 17). Green-Mart or Green-Washing?. Vcreporter.com.
Retrieved Mach 24,2008 from http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/
Story/detail/green_mart_or_green_washing/5626/
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
What is your favorite restaurant in your own home country?
What is your favorite restaurant in your own home country? What would you order there if you could go there now?
My favorite restaurant in my country is a Korean BBQ restaurant. Once a week our family goes to a Korean BBQ restaurant. When we going there, we always order Sam Gyeop Sal. It is our families’ favorite food. Also it is a popular food among the Koreans. It is similar to bacon, but it is not salty. In America, it’s called side pork. Also Korean liquor, So Ju, is a good match with Sam gyeop sal. After we eat meat, if you want to eat more rice, the restaurant makes Kim Chi fried rice. It is very delicious. In addition, the restaurant makes us feel comfortable. People don’t need to obey the restaurant etiquette; it is much the same as a pub.
My favorite restaurant in my country is a Korean BBQ restaurant. Once a week our family goes to a Korean BBQ restaurant. When we going there, we always order Sam Gyeop Sal. It is our families’ favorite food. Also it is a popular food among the Koreans. It is similar to bacon, but it is not salty. In America, it’s called side pork. Also Korean liquor, So Ju, is a good match with Sam gyeop sal. After we eat meat, if you want to eat more rice, the restaurant makes Kim Chi fried rice. It is very delicious. In addition, the restaurant makes us feel comfortable. People don’t need to obey the restaurant etiquette; it is much the same as a pub.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Where is an interesting place to buy food? I will tell what makes it interesting to me.
Where is an interesting place to buy food? I will tell what makes it interesting to me.
In Carbondale, I usually go to the international Grocery Market, due to the fact that I’m an international student. In there is lots of Asian food, including Korean stuff. Such as, Ra Myeoun, Rice, Kim Chi and To Fu. American grocery markets, like Schucks and Wal-mart, have basic food like vegetables, meat and fruits, even though they have food; I’m Korean so I need more of a selection of oriental food. This is the reason why I usually go to this mart. And when I cook Korean food, I need various spices, but Wal-mart, gives me nothing for to use to cook. Although Schnucks does not sell stuff that helps me to cook, I go there because it is near my house
In Carbondale, I usually go to the international Grocery Market, due to the fact that I’m an international student. In there is lots of Asian food, including Korean stuff. Such as, Ra Myeoun, Rice, Kim Chi and To Fu. American grocery markets, like Schucks and Wal-mart, have basic food like vegetables, meat and fruits, even though they have food; I’m Korean so I need more of a selection of oriental food. This is the reason why I usually go to this mart. And when I cook Korean food, I need various spices, but Wal-mart, gives me nothing for to use to cook. Although Schnucks does not sell stuff that helps me to cook, I go there because it is near my house
Summary Response Wal-Mart 2
HeeJin Shin
EAP 2 B
Writer’s Workshop
April 8.2008
Green up to Customers
In Fiona Harvey’s (2007) article entitled “Reckitt’s plan to green-up its customers,” she points out that customers should learn environmental information because cutting carbon footprint is an influence on climate change. In this article, Wal-Mart suggests to suppliers what they should have as a carbon level. Reckitt Benckiser explains that cutting carbon emissions, helps to reduce product costs. However, changing customer behavior helps to cut emissions. For instance, one dishwasher detergent will recommend there are wash at 50 degrees instead of 65 degrees. It gives a good effect to both customer and company. In addition it’s going to be a more environmentally friendly choice.
It is clear that cutting carbon emission is extremely useful because carbon affects to the atmosphere and climate change. Actually, people knew it was important but they didn’t pay attention to this problem. Cutting carbon emission has many advantages. Therefore, every mart should recommend that customers use products that have carbon labels in order to save the environment and reduce energy.
First, don’t use carbon dioxide products such as hair spray and cans. Recently, many kinds of products are made from cans. It is not good for environment. There is the suggestion that is reducing the use of canned products. So if a mart can reduce canned products, it might be a better idea.
Next, open the class about saving environment for the customer. In Korea, some marts have a class for customers about how to save money and energy, because some people don’t know how to save the environment. This class should be teaching about information of style life and how to save money and energy. For example they thought about making recycled soap.
Finally, the mart and the company should decide on the environment standard level and not allow products beneath their standard. When they settle on resource, packing and plan for making or selling a product, they might have a standard level. It helps for customer’s decision on buying. For instance, some products have high levels of carbon; it means this product has the possibility that it cause an environmental problem. So they shouldn’t allow there.
In conclusion, Wal-mart and the stores it include should focus on education for consumers about saving the environment. People know the environment is important, but don’t know how to save it. Therefore it is necessary to teach about a detailed method for saving nature. It is a way to save the environment.
Reference
Harvey, F. (2007, October 31). Reckitt’s plan to green-up its customers. The Financial times limited. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from Lexis Nexus database.
EAP 2 B
Writer’s Workshop
April 8.2008
Green up to Customers
In Fiona Harvey’s (2007) article entitled “Reckitt’s plan to green-up its customers,” she points out that customers should learn environmental information because cutting carbon footprint is an influence on climate change. In this article, Wal-Mart suggests to suppliers what they should have as a carbon level. Reckitt Benckiser explains that cutting carbon emissions, helps to reduce product costs. However, changing customer behavior helps to cut emissions. For instance, one dishwasher detergent will recommend there are wash at 50 degrees instead of 65 degrees. It gives a good effect to both customer and company. In addition it’s going to be a more environmentally friendly choice.
It is clear that cutting carbon emission is extremely useful because carbon affects to the atmosphere and climate change. Actually, people knew it was important but they didn’t pay attention to this problem. Cutting carbon emission has many advantages. Therefore, every mart should recommend that customers use products that have carbon labels in order to save the environment and reduce energy.
First, don’t use carbon dioxide products such as hair spray and cans. Recently, many kinds of products are made from cans. It is not good for environment. There is the suggestion that is reducing the use of canned products. So if a mart can reduce canned products, it might be a better idea.
Next, open the class about saving environment for the customer. In Korea, some marts have a class for customers about how to save money and energy, because some people don’t know how to save the environment. This class should be teaching about information of style life and how to save money and energy. For example they thought about making recycled soap.
Finally, the mart and the company should decide on the environment standard level and not allow products beneath their standard. When they settle on resource, packing and plan for making or selling a product, they might have a standard level. It helps for customer’s decision on buying. For instance, some products have high levels of carbon; it means this product has the possibility that it cause an environmental problem. So they shouldn’t allow there.
In conclusion, Wal-mart and the stores it include should focus on education for consumers about saving the environment. People know the environment is important, but don’t know how to save it. Therefore it is necessary to teach about a detailed method for saving nature. It is a way to save the environment.
Reference
Harvey, F. (2007, October 31). Reckitt’s plan to green-up its customers. The Financial times limited. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from Lexis Nexus database.
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