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“Where is this mindset that everything online should be free coming from?” – Clinton Cheong After reading my classmates’ posts, I realise that in this society, people are very lucky to be able to have Open Access resources online. A frequent online researcher like me would wonder why publishers expect users to purchase their articles just to read them. Continue reading →

(Source: Youtube – Guo Yixin) Hi Guys! As you can see… I’ve made a video myself. Cute dog isn’t it? Just look at how easy I’ve uploaded it up on social media for free. But does it mean it is okay for others to use it for their own purpose without crediting? With relevance to my previous topic, this is an example of how easy it is for others to rip off my content and make it theirs. In this society, Internet is indispensable. Continue reading →

(Credits: Tumblr) After reading my classmates’ posts, a thought came to mind. When it comes to advertising, there might be times when the methods used can be deemed unethical. And when that happens, who determines if it is right or wrong? This is an ongoing topic for debate. Nowadays, due to social media becoming the mainstream source of advertising, consumers’ buying decisions can be easily swayed and influence. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) Social media has became a strong platform for organisations to advertise their products which led to false perception of beauty being broadcasted. Does your size and colour of your skin define your beauty? People often misunderstand the definition of beauty due to advertisements from companies such as LANCOME, M.A.C or even from Victoria Secret Fashion shows. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) From Topic 3, I realised that my learning has expanded tremendously in other areas. From KaiYuan’s blog, his video emphasized on the importance of having and creating your social network. It was also a point where fresh graduates or job seekers lack of. As what Aliah D. Wright has mentioned, candidates with a stronger social background has a positive correlation with getting recruited. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google)  What’s professional to you? Some might say it’s about having the key qualities, others might say it’s about being experienced, skillful and knowledgeable. (Credits: Infographic) Having a professional profile is part of self-branding. It is a way to market yourself into the industry and making yourself known. Statistics has shown that 92% of the companies use social media (eg. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to recruit. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) What are your identities online and What’s so great about having more than one?  Your identities are your first impressions to others. Pros for having Online Identities It is possible for one to have multiple identities online. Be it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin. It all depends on the individual itself. Having an identity online allows the online community to know who you are and where you’re from. Continue reading →