I feel that www.talkingcock.com is a very good website which locals and foreigners speaks their truthful and honest view on disscussed topics. As Singapore does not encourage public speaking of personal opinions, such a website allows people to do so. Therefore it is popular.
Here are my viewpoints of the three diffierent roles:
Singapore's Prime Minister:
If I am the Prime Minister, I would feel offended but also amused. Offended because there is many viewpoints and opinions which are not so good to hear afterall. However, the words are all honest from the people of Singapore, or some foreigners maybe. Amused because there really are some suggestions I think I've missed out which would benefit Singapore, and opinions on the ridiculous things I've done for Singapore. But still with the suggestions and opinions, I can see what I can do to improve and help in benefitting the citizens of Singapore.
Singaporean:
This is the best website where I can voice out my viewpoints. So many complains and suggestions for the government to change and improve the lifes of Singaporeans. Also by viewing some of other topics, it serves as an entertainment source for me to either agree or disagree with them quietly. Most topics I would post would be related to 'money no enough'. Afterall, we are all so practical, and no money, WE COCK!
Foreigner working / studying in Singapore:
If I am a foreigner, I would laugh at the opinions of how Singaporean feel in Singapore. All opinions there would be honest, therefore most post would be funny. Also, after reading a lot of them, I would feel a little disgusted by how and why Singaporean would say such things to the Government. It shows that Singaporeans are unproud of their country.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Week_6 of UIR
URL:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/earth_climate/global_warming/
Purpose:
The purpose of the website is mainly to provide information about the causes and effects of Global Warming. Though little, it also mentions about how we can do to reduce and prevent further temperature rising.
Coverage:
Website targets audiences who are concerned and want to know more about Global Warming. It provides detailed articles as well as graphs which supports and increase the source's reliability. It is definitely comprehensive as it covers a wide area on Global Warming. Though there are links to other useful websites related to my topic, it is rather difficult to locate them.
Authority:
The website is from an authorative source, ScienceDaily, where information are updated daily.
Accuracy:
The latest article posted was on 22 July 2008, which is the day i posted this. It shows the efficiency of the articles and definitely there is quality in its accuracy. Most of the articles are posted after doing studies and analysis from researchers and professionals. In addition, the statistics can help support and increase its accuracy of the discussed area. All the references are stated clearly and there is no grammatical errors whatsoever.
Currency:
The website and its information is updated daily, therefore being up-to-date. The information is well maintained, but the interface is rather difficult to read, as the placing of articles made the website look too wordy.
Accessibility:
The website is easily accessible, and also free from signing up and login in to read the aticles, which makes it more convinenent for users. It is free too. The arrangement as mentioned has much more to be improved, but the links are mostly located as the sides of the page, therefore users can find them easily. There are pictures relating to the articles to help users get a pictorial view of the effects of Global Warming, such as Retreating Ice Glaciers.
Usability:
Nagivation would not be a problem for users, and the pictures relating to the articles can also help link to the articles itself. However, some links are too small to locate, and users may find the website too wordy and squeezy.
Overall:
Overall, I feel that the website is a very good source of information and articles relating to Global Warming. However, the wordy-ness together with user interface of the pages must be improve to attract users attention to read more, or else it would tire our eyes out. If I am to rate the site, it would be 8/10.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/earth_climate/global_warming/
Purpose:
The purpose of the website is mainly to provide information about the causes and effects of Global Warming. Though little, it also mentions about how we can do to reduce and prevent further temperature rising.
Coverage:
Website targets audiences who are concerned and want to know more about Global Warming. It provides detailed articles as well as graphs which supports and increase the source's reliability. It is definitely comprehensive as it covers a wide area on Global Warming. Though there are links to other useful websites related to my topic, it is rather difficult to locate them.
Authority:
The website is from an authorative source, ScienceDaily, where information are updated daily.
Accuracy:
The latest article posted was on 22 July 2008, which is the day i posted this. It shows the efficiency of the articles and definitely there is quality in its accuracy. Most of the articles are posted after doing studies and analysis from researchers and professionals. In addition, the statistics can help support and increase its accuracy of the discussed area. All the references are stated clearly and there is no grammatical errors whatsoever.
Currency:
The website and its information is updated daily, therefore being up-to-date. The information is well maintained, but the interface is rather difficult to read, as the placing of articles made the website look too wordy.
Accessibility:
The website is easily accessible, and also free from signing up and login in to read the aticles, which makes it more convinenent for users. It is free too. The arrangement as mentioned has much more to be improved, but the links are mostly located as the sides of the page, therefore users can find them easily. There are pictures relating to the articles to help users get a pictorial view of the effects of Global Warming, such as Retreating Ice Glaciers.
Usability:
Nagivation would not be a problem for users, and the pictures relating to the articles can also help link to the articles itself. However, some links are too small to locate, and users may find the website too wordy and squeezy.
Overall:
Overall, I feel that the website is a very good source of information and articles relating to Global Warming. However, the wordy-ness together with user interface of the pages must be improve to attract users attention to read more, or else it would tire our eyes out. If I am to rate the site, it would be 8/10.
Week_7 of UIR
Topic: Issues on Global Warming
DONE BY: MOCK
Introduction
Global warming is the increase in the average measured temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans.Increasing global temperature is expected to cause sea level to rise, an increase in the intensity of extreme weather events, and significant changes to the amount and pattern of precipitation. Other expected effects of global warming include changes in agricultural yields, modifications of trade routes, glacier retreat, species extinctions and increases in the ranges of disease vectors.
Resources Used
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/earth_climate/global_warming/
Summary of Resource
The website provides brief headings of articles, mostly showing the after effects of Global Warming. Articles include Rising of Sea Levels, Depletion of Ice Shelves and Graphs of Temperature Changes. The website also allows users to navigate easily, and shows clearly the details of the articles when viewed.
Brief Evaluation of Resource
The purpose of the website is mainly to provide information about the causes and effects of Global Warming. Though little, it also mentions about how we can do to reduce and prevent further temperature rising. Website targets audiences who are concerned and want to know more about Global Warming. It provides detailed articles as well as graphs which supports and increase the source's reliability. It is definitely comprehensive as it covers a wide area on Global Warming. Though there are links to other useful websites related to my topic, it is rather difficult to locate them.
The website is from an authorative source, ScienceDaily, where information are updated daily. The latest article posted was on 22 July 2008, which is the day i posted this. It shows the efficiency of the articles and definitely there is quality in its accuracy. Most of the articles are posted after doing studies and analysis from researchers and professionals. In addition, the statistics can help support and increase its accuracy of the discussed area. All the references are stated clearly and there is no grammatical errors whatsoever.
The website and its information is updated daily, therefore being up-to-date. The information is well maintained, but the interface is rather difficult to read, as the placing of articles made the website look too wordy. The website is easily accessible, and also free from signing up and login in to read the aticles, which makes it more convinenent for users. It is free too. The arrangement as mentioned has much more to be improved, but the links are mostly located as the sides of the page, therefore users can find them easily. There are pictures relating to the articles to help users get a pictorial view of the effects of Global Warming, such as Retreating Ice Glaciers. Nagivation would not be a problem for users, and the pictures relating to the articles can also help link to the articles itself. However, some links are too small to locate, and users may find the website too wordy and squeezy.
Overall, I feel that the website is a very good source of information and articles relating to Global Warming. However, the wordy-ness together with user interface of the pages must be improve to attract users attention to read more, or else it would tire our eyes out. If I am to rate the site, it would be 8/10.
DONE BY: MOCK
Introduction
Global warming is the increase in the average measured temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans.Increasing global temperature is expected to cause sea level to rise, an increase in the intensity of extreme weather events, and significant changes to the amount and pattern of precipitation. Other expected effects of global warming include changes in agricultural yields, modifications of trade routes, glacier retreat, species extinctions and increases in the ranges of disease vectors.
Resources Used
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/earth_climate/global_warming/
Summary of Resource
The website provides brief headings of articles, mostly showing the after effects of Global Warming. Articles include Rising of Sea Levels, Depletion of Ice Shelves and Graphs of Temperature Changes. The website also allows users to navigate easily, and shows clearly the details of the articles when viewed.
Brief Evaluation of Resource
The purpose of the website is mainly to provide information about the causes and effects of Global Warming. Though little, it also mentions about how we can do to reduce and prevent further temperature rising. Website targets audiences who are concerned and want to know more about Global Warming. It provides detailed articles as well as graphs which supports and increase the source's reliability. It is definitely comprehensive as it covers a wide area on Global Warming. Though there are links to other useful websites related to my topic, it is rather difficult to locate them.
The website is from an authorative source, ScienceDaily, where information are updated daily. The latest article posted was on 22 July 2008, which is the day i posted this. It shows the efficiency of the articles and definitely there is quality in its accuracy. Most of the articles are posted after doing studies and analysis from researchers and professionals. In addition, the statistics can help support and increase its accuracy of the discussed area. All the references are stated clearly and there is no grammatical errors whatsoever.
The website and its information is updated daily, therefore being up-to-date. The information is well maintained, but the interface is rather difficult to read, as the placing of articles made the website look too wordy. The website is easily accessible, and also free from signing up and login in to read the aticles, which makes it more convinenent for users. It is free too. The arrangement as mentioned has much more to be improved, but the links are mostly located as the sides of the page, therefore users can find them easily. There are pictures relating to the articles to help users get a pictorial view of the effects of Global Warming, such as Retreating Ice Glaciers. Nagivation would not be a problem for users, and the pictures relating to the articles can also help link to the articles itself. However, some links are too small to locate, and users may find the website too wordy and squeezy.
Overall, I feel that the website is a very good source of information and articles relating to Global Warming. However, the wordy-ness together with user interface of the pages must be improve to attract users attention to read more, or else it would tire our eyes out. If I am to rate the site, it would be 8/10.
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