MICA CALZADO
BSN1 -A9
Applications of Computers in Science and
Research
1. How do you find the author of a website article?
After looking around the website, I checked the author of the website
article's trustworthiness. I could claim that he is trustworthy and
competent because he supplied his credentials or personal information,
and I believe his expertise of the topic. Additionally, he is a respectable
author because he lists his affiliations and credentials. In addition, I
discovered that he has a Master of Science (MSc) with a specialization in
Bioinformatics from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore. demonstrated
expertise in using software-based, statistical, and data mining techniques
to evaluate bioinformatics data. competent in shell scripting, PERL, Python,
and R programming. want to contribute skills and knowledge to a vibrant,
growth-oriented business.
2. Search for the meaning of the following:
.edu = Educational institution. Sites using this domain name are schools
ranging from kindergarten to higher education. If you take a look at your
school's URL you'll notice that it ends with the domain .edu. Information
from sites within this domain must be examined very carefully. If it is from
a department or research center at an educational institution, it can
generally be taken as credible. However, students' personal Web sites are
not usually monitored by the school even though they are on the school's
server and use the .edu domain.
.com = Commercial site. The information provided by commercial interests
is generally going to shed a positive light on the product it promotes. While
this information might not necessarily be false, you might be getting only
part of the picture. Remember, there's a monetary incentive behind every
commercial site in providing you with information, whether it is for good
public relations or to sell you a product outright.
.mil = Military. This domain suffix is used by the various branches of the
Armed Forces of the United States.
.gov = Government. If you come across a site with this domain, then you're
viewing a federal government site. All branches of the United States
federal government use this domain. Information such as Census statistics,
Congressional hearings, and Supreme Court rulings would be included in
sites with this domain. The information is considered to be from a credible
source.
.org = Traditionally a non-profit organization. Organizations such as the
American Red Cross or PBS (Public Broadcasting System) use this domain
suffix. Generally, the information in these types of sites is credible and
unbiased, but there are examples of organizations that strongly advocate
specific points of view over others, such as the National Right to Life
Committee and Planned Parenthood. You want to give this domain
scrutiny. Some commercial interests might be the ultimate sponsors of a
site with this suffix.
3. What is the main purpose of the site?
The major goal of the site is to provide the reader with relevant, useful
information that will help them learn something new or better comprehend
a subject. The information on these websites is more practical and may
include "how to's," "tips and tricks," "fix and repair," advice, support
material, directions, instructions, etc. Additionally, it aids users in
discovering pertinent data on a particular subject. All of the data that is
available on the website may be easily organized and systematized thanks
to the website's features, which makes using it as effective and convenient
as possible. This website serves as a user's guide for the Web, which, in
comparison to search engines, makes it much easier to find thematic
content.
4. Who is the intended audience?
The intended audience of the website article are the scholars and as for the
details it is written for 20-40 years old. In addition, it also aimed at
members of a particular profession or with specific training.
5. What is the quality of information provided on the website?
The quality of information provided on the website, it was published on
June 29, 2018 and it was regularly updated. As for reading the article, the
author cite some sources to prove that his point is knowledgeable and
reliable. And by digging the site I could say that the site is reputable since
all their authors professionals and others are researchers and provide
informative information to the reader.
6. What should be the limits of speech in social media?
Nowadays, internet is an extraordinary space of 'democratic expression' for
it is 'free', open and accessible to (almost) everyone. Capable or arousing or
supporting massive social movements, it also became a place where
information crosses disinformation. What changes have to be done in order
not to let the media making their own decisions what can or cannot be
said? However, these last months have enlightened that this tool that
constitute the internet can also be self-defeating by being misused for anti-
democratic purpose. Indeed, anyone can, if the manipulation of those
communication tools (Facebook, Twitter) is well known create the buzz on
internet, even when this ‘buzz’ is based on worn out misconception or
wrong, racial, xenophobic information. For instance, “Facebook’s algorithm
doesn’t take into account whether a particular story is accurate or not. If it
generates a lot of “engagement,” it gets moved to the top of the pile
(Thimoty B. Lee, 2016). We are living with the idea that social media must
absolutely respect our liberty of expression and our right to give our
opinion. However, social media are private and non-government entities
and as such, they have their owns rules and regulations. Not only
Facebook’s process an algorithm that choose what you can or cannot see
but Facebook can also decide to use more radial moves such as censure.
Indeed, Facebook “is censoring the internet every day, warping your
understanding of the world around you to benefit its corporate interests,
and fundamentally changing the media landscape in a potentially
apocalyptic fashion” (Hern, 2016).For the web to be an instrument liberty
and not manipulation, users need to develop critical and analytical skills
when seeking for information over the internet. One need to know how to
take control over the information; we need to be the only decision makers
about what can be true or not, this cannot be delegated to others. We also
need to remember that it is fundamental to keep an eye on the sources of
the information delivered. Who is speaking to us and for what purpose?
Another way to struggle against these concerns is by being transparent and
honest about the whole algorithm concept; why did Facebook’s algorithm
chose one particular post over the other? Instead of being rate by popularity
and sponsoring the post should be rate by accuracy. Most users would likely
appreciate having Facebook seer them toward high-quality articles. They
could be the only decision maker about the accuracy and validity of the
information delivered.
