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After reading the posts with varying opinions about open access (OA) content, it is common to see that majority supports the idea as the advantages outweighs the disadvantages. We should still however, look into the perspectives of both content creators and end-users before we conclude if OA is truly beneficial or not. Continue reading →

According to Suber, open-access (OA) literature is digital, online, free-of-charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. (Suber, 2004) As a student, having such privileges helps in learning as we can’t afford to pay for every journal; worse if we don’t even know which is relevant until after payment. Continue reading →

There are certainly many ethical issues raised through using the Internet via social media and undoubtedly, it all boils down to one point where the issue of ethical behaviours are according to one’s values and morals. Of the many subjects brought up, my attention was attuned to focus on the marketing techniques used by companies on social media. Continue reading →

What are ethics? (Source: Oxford Dictionary) As such, this means that the question of a behaviour being ethical or not cannot be answered to a fully yes or no (Reference, 2016); it is about peoples’ perceptions and opinions of what is appropriate for the varying situations. Privacy is one significant ethical issue that is raised in social media and it could affect everyone, from individuals to organizations. Continue reading →

My perspectives regarding personal branding and social recruitment in this digital age has been broadened after reading the different posts with varying opinions about online profile development. We are constantly reviewed on what we associated with on the Internet, be it tagged photographs or comments made. It is very likely that once something is posted on the Internet, it would stay there forever. (Couts, 2011) I found many examples listed by others to be relevant and engaging. Continue reading →

Having a digital profile at this present time is vital because companies are moving towards a world of digital hiring model; meaning social media is used to review candidates. (Taylor, 2016) As such, to show them that one is able to bring forward the company name well, he must first be capable to “market” himself for employment. Continue reading →

It was interesting to find out the different views regarding having one or more online identities, but one similar opinion across most people would be the reason why people do so: To separate work and personal lives. Many are worried as to what their superiors think of their individual opinions and lifestyle and fear that this would affect their work expectations and performance. Continue reading →