Category Archives: Readings

Wiki!!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by evortega

I have known Wikipedia since I was in Jr. High School and haven’t used it much. When I started high school all my English teachers would say avoid Wikipedia because of its unreliable sources. And up to this day i … Continue reading →

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Charms of Wikipedia

Posted on February 20, 2012 by cruzanthonymark

Wikipedia is one of the most common and general sources for information nowadays. But these information comes from unknown and anonymous people/sources all over the web, and with this in mind one may think or even doubt how reliable ‘Wikipedia’ … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Research

Posted on February 19, 2012 by cj

When i think of the word knowledge, i think about we can do anything in life as long as we put our mind to it. With knowledge we can accomplish anything and do anything that we desire to do, the … Continue reading →

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The Charms of Wikipedia and The Social Media

Posted on February 18, 2012 by cj

When i first came across Wikipedia i wanted to look up my favorite wrestler The Rock, his real name of course is Dwayne Johnson. I found out so many interesting facts about him, one of them was where he was … Continue reading →

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Notes from today, and reading and blogging assignments for next Tuesday 2/21 and Wednesday 2/22

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Anne Leonard

Today we discussed non-text media and how the change from analog to digital formats, production, and distribution has changed how we interact with various media. Next week we’ll be discussing participatory media as well as issues of access to information … Continue reading →

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Camara Phone and Digital Devices

Posted on February 15, 2012 by evortega

Camera phones are a big hit in today’s society. According to Pavlik, professional news organizations are looking for photographs, audios, and video captured by lay citizens using their cellphones or other digital devices. Millions of citizen poses devices that can … Continue reading →

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Pavlik, Media In The Digital Age

Posted on February 13, 2012 by cruzanthonymark

Pavlik’s “Media In The Digital Age” talks about how much freedom everyone is getting through the invention and the usage of the “World Wide Web” or the Internet. Virtually anyone can be what and who they want to be over … Continue reading →

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Media In The Digital Age

Posted on February 13, 2012 by cj

Now our days anybody can be a producer and post anything on the internet as much as they please on what they saw regarding a movie, blog, or show. Everybody is a producer once you think about it the way … Continue reading →

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Notes from today, and readings and blogging for Wednesday, February 15

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Anne Leonard

Today we discussed print and digital alternative media and alternative publishing and welcomed a guest lecture about zines from Prof. Susan Thomas of Long Island University. On Wednesday, February 15 we’ll discuss non-text media: sound, images, multimedia. Please read Pavlik … Continue reading →

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fanzines to zines

Posted on February 7, 2012 by David R

  The History and Characteristics of Zines by Fred Wright Reading this article I couldn’t help but notice the similarities of fanzines and zines to today’s forums and blogs. It seems that fanzines are in the late 1920s-30s what today … Continue reading →

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