Topic 5 2015, Page 7

(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 →

Explain the advantages and disadvantages to a content producer of making their materials freely available onlineWith the internet becoming more accessible, materials and data are easily attainable online. But the question is, should online materials be accessed for free? As a student, I often do researches and download articles for classes. However, some articles requires me to purchase for the full access which I did not, because there were alternate sources that are free. Continue reading →

Explain the advantages and disadvantages to a content producer of making their materials freely available onlineWith the internet becoming more accessible, materials and data are easily attainable online. But the question is, should online materials be accessed for free? As a student, I often do researches and download articles for classes. However, some articles requires me to purchase for the full access which I did not, because there were alternate sources that are free. Continue reading →

What are free materials online? Taken from UCSF Library News via Google As students in the 21st century, we often use internet to do research for our assignments, homework as well as further understanding of the topic. More schools and teachers are relying on internet for teaching and searching for assignment topics. Even though we are able to get free materials from online libraries, there are some materials that consist of a paywall. Continue reading →

(Source: Edited by Edward Ting) . An open and free web was the basis for transfer and creation of knowledge. -Tim Berners-Lee The inventor of the internet stated the above line at the inaugural Knowledge Conference in Dubai last year. (The National) Before delving in further on the implications of free information online, we need to understand that the Internet was created based on the idea that it was to be open and free. Continue reading →

Greetings everyone, Credits- Idrisadeleye Below is my virgin try on Powtoon Hopefully, this post will be a informative and enjoyable!~ Do give me feedbacks to further improve! Thanks! Easter References: 1- http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED535639.pdf – Accessed on 11112015 2- http://www.edanzediting.com/blog/advantages_and_disadvantages_open_access#.VkNIrjahc2z – Accessed on 11112015 3- http://www.theguardian. Continue reading →

So YouTubers have been termed ‘Content Creators’ for quite a while now, and we all know how much YouTube stars can actually earn through advertisements that play during their videos. For a person who is fairly new to the internet and YouTube would question why someone would dedicate so much effort and time into producing a video for a website that lets people watch it without having to compensate monetarily. Continue reading →

There are many different types of content available online. These include academic articles, music, films, scientific research and content for websites and apps. One of the main reasons for the debate if whether content producers should make their materials free or not, is due to digitisation and the evolution of the Internet. “Media is not scarce any more – attention is the scarce resource. Continue reading →

“..That’s why I’m laying out a plan to keep the Internet free and open. That why I’m urging the Federal Communications Commission to do everything they can to protect net neutrality for everyone..” – Barack Obama, President of the United States The Internet used to be a place where we gain information and resources for free, but things are changing. Increasing amount of resources are becoming available only if people are willing to pay a price. Continue reading →

Let me start of this post with a list of the things I hate: My hard work not paying off My hard work not getting the credits it deserve Someone taking my hard work and deeming it as theirs People talking about my work but not knowing it is mine Sorry for welcoming you with negativity and bitterness but take a moment to imagine all those happening to you. Wouldn’t you feel frustrated? Offended? EXASPERATED? Yes, me too. (Photo source: https://www.tumblr. Continue reading →