The online section of Business writing was pretty crazy here are some things that might help you with your time spent in English 304.
1. Attend the cohort meetings in SecondLife. Not only do they help out with daily grades, but it helps you touch base and remember what you have to for the class. A lot of times you forget because you don't actually meet as a class, but the meetings once a week helps.
2. Do the blog entries. They are easy and don't take much time. and its 10 % of your grade.
3. Go to Mrs. Rogers if you have any problems, she is understanding and will help you without making you feel dumb for not necessarily knowing whats going on.
4. The group that you are in really is a big deal because you do a lot of work with them. choose wisely if you can.
5. Be as creative as you can. This class can be fun if you make it fun.
6. Do whats asked of you and you will most likely get a good grade.
that is all Good Luck
Monday, April 28, 2008
Paper vs. Web
There are many similarities to writing on paper and writing on the web. Both are ways to communicate and both take time, thought, editing and hard work.
Although there are many similarities there are also very many differences. Obviously on the web written works are much easier to access, send, share, and view. Editing is a much easier process on the web. Writing stored online keeps things cleaner and less cluttered because there are less hard copies lying around. While I might think this is an easier way of keeping things, some people like having the hard copies' on hand.
I think it is easier on the eyes to read off of a paper rather than a computer screen. Saving paper is a big thing that the web has done. We don't have to cut as many trees down now to make paper which is good for the environment.
Although there are many similarities there are also very many differences. Obviously on the web written works are much easier to access, send, share, and view. Editing is a much easier process on the web. Writing stored online keeps things cleaner and less cluttered because there are less hard copies lying around. While I might think this is an easier way of keeping things, some people like having the hard copies' on hand.
I think it is easier on the eyes to read off of a paper rather than a computer screen. Saving paper is a big thing that the web has done. We don't have to cut as many trees down now to make paper which is good for the environment.
Lying on Resumes
I found a lot of information on George O'Leary The former Notre Dame coach who was forced to resign after it was found out that he lied on his resume. Mr O'Leary Lead Notre Dame to believe that he lettered in football at Delaware university. When Notre Dame found out that this was not true, they felt like they had to let him go.
I also found that its pretty common for people to lie on there resume. When you really want a job it is tempting to exaggerate the truth sometime. Think about being hired for something that wasn't true. It wouldn't be worth losing your job or the fear of your lies might be let out one day. It basically comes down to lying on your resume is not worth it, and doing anything to get ahead that is untruthfully should be avoided at all costs. You will never have to worry about your reputation if you aren't risking it.
I also found that its pretty common for people to lie on there resume. When you really want a job it is tempting to exaggerate the truth sometime. Think about being hired for something that wasn't true. It wouldn't be worth losing your job or the fear of your lies might be let out one day. It basically comes down to lying on your resume is not worth it, and doing anything to get ahead that is untruthfully should be avoided at all costs. You will never have to worry about your reputation if you aren't risking it.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ethical delima
Burglars broke into the Democratic Party's National Committee offices on June 17, 1972. Watergate is a general term for a series of political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that began with five men being arrested after breaking and entering into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
After going through two years of mounting evidence against the President and his staff, which included former staff members testifying against them in a Senate investigation, it was revealed that Nixon had a tape recording system in his offices and that he had recorded many conversations. Undeniable evidence, spoken by Nixon and recorded on tape, revealed that he had obstructed justice and attempted to cover up the break-in.
Watergate happened some time ago, but the concept of staying informed and ahead of the competition will always be temptation that will cause some of us to stumble. When people are put in positions of power many times they'll do all they can to stay there, ethical or not. Covering up what was already done only dug Nixon and his administration deeper.
After going through two years of mounting evidence against the President and his staff, which included former staff members testifying against them in a Senate investigation, it was revealed that Nixon had a tape recording system in his offices and that he had recorded many conversations. Undeniable evidence, spoken by Nixon and recorded on tape, revealed that he had obstructed justice and attempted to cover up the break-in.
Watergate happened some time ago, but the concept of staying informed and ahead of the competition will always be temptation that will cause some of us to stumble. When people are put in positions of power many times they'll do all they can to stay there, ethical or not. Covering up what was already done only dug Nixon and his administration deeper.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ethical distractions
It seems like every month there is a new scandal that hits the public light.(enron) I am some what surprised by this, but then I think about the people I live around and see all the time. People will naturally do what they can to get ahead. If that means cheating on a test or moving a decimal over things like this are more than likely going to happen.
It's like there is something inside all of us that will take advantage of cretin situations if they are presented to us. I don't necessarily think that makes up bad people, but its just human nature.
I think that companies and businesses need to take better measures to set themselves up for success and not allowing people to take advantage of them. Trusting people is good but its just not something a company can do. I think that businesses can go about this by having people checked off by coworkers and other measures such as this.
It's like there is something inside all of us that will take advantage of cretin situations if they are presented to us. I don't necessarily think that makes up bad people, but its just human nature.
I think that companies and businesses need to take better measures to set themselves up for success and not allowing people to take advantage of them. Trusting people is good but its just not something a company can do. I think that businesses can go about this by having people checked off by coworkers and other measures such as this.
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