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Group good's arguement

Argument 1:
easy to use and learn

Wikis are instantaneous so there is no need to wait for a publisher to create a new edition or update information

people located in different parts of the world can work on the same document

the wiki software keeps track of every edit made and it's a simple process to revert back to a previous version of an article

widens access to the power of web publishing to non-technical users

the wiki has no predetermined structure - consequently it is a flexible tool which can be used for a wide range of applications

there are a wide range of open source software wiki's to choose from so licensing costs shouldn't be a barrier to installing an institutional wiki.

Criticize: The information may not accurate

Support:  Just recently the National Institute of Health launched a new initiative to encourage their scientists to edit or start new Wikipedia entries on their area of expertise to ensure that the correct information on health issues is cited. “Wikipedia articles (there are more than 2.9 million of them in English) can be initiated and edited by anyone who can access the website. Quality is informally monitored by fellow users, who can make corrections and change the text freely. All information that is posted is supposed to include citations so a reader can check the primary sources of the data,”  Washington Post article stated.

suggestion: check the primary sources which Wikipedia provided.

Support 2:

“ We have traditionally protected articles to deal with temporary attacks of vandalism. In such a state, no one could edit those articles. We did not like this, so we moved to a system of semi-protection, and the quality improvements were impressive.

We will now be experimenting, first in the German Wikipedia, with a model of flagging versions as being "nonvandalized," while still allowing editing. Each of these steps is designed to be more open, and each is also designed to help achieve higher quality.

Britannica doesn't display its rough drafts, or the articles before being checked by a copy editor; Wikipedia does. We think this sort of open transparency is healthy and results in greater quality than doing everything behind closed doors.”

Suggestion: If you feel that a certain article on Wikipedia is bias or inaccurate change it yourself OR e-mail an editor.

Read them though and upload your comments:

is the argument logical?

is it well-supported (with facts, with additional points and/with examples)?

is the argument convincing/persuasive?

how could it be improved?

Wikipedia or encyclopaedia

    If I am given the opportunity to choose between wikipedia and a well-respected online proprietary encyclopedia such as Encyclopedia Britannica, Wikipedia will definitely gain my favor. Because it is much more simplified and we can easily find what we want. In addition, it is more comprehensive and more practical as it can spare the trouble to log on. What is more, it is open for everyone to edit its terms.


   Wikipedia is continuously updated while on the other hand it also retains the old versions. By comparing the older ones and the latest one, you can acquire knowledge of how things improve.

   With so many people of various backgrounds participating, WIKI has gathered their wisdom in this creative work. Just as BLOG has changed modern people’s habit of writing, the chances are that WIKI will change our habits of referring to some authoritative source. .

   WIKI will not only answer people’s questions and solve their puzzles, but also can enlighten people with fresh knowledge and encourage people to write creatively.

    it will be standing on the shoulders of giants to re-start.

Modern Times

1. What are the benefits of the new technologies (industrial machinery, feeding machine, closed circuit cameras) shown in the film? Who gains from these technologies?

The new technologies can help people work more quikly and gain much money than ever.in the film we see the factory owner gain a lot from these technologies,but how about the works?they worked hard ,but they gain a little.they feel very tired to do their works.their pressure told them they can't stop to work.becouse of their family and their life.

2. What is the effect of these technologies on the main character’s life/mood/body?
It was let the character crazy about these technologies .he can't to control his body to work,his health may become worse and worse.

3. What effects does using computers and the internet have on your life/mood/body?
on one hand ,using computers can help ue find much new knowledge , we can do homework more quickly and communicate with our family and friends regularly and easily.
but on the other hand,computers may affect our vision.moreover, the most seriously affect is the communication between people, Just because the computer is too convenient, people can only use the Internet to be able to pass messages between each other, and even the phone time connected .

hello!this is me !!

     my name is xuqing, i am 20 years old,born in hunan province , and i am an exchange student from south china university of technology .my major is fashion design and engineering. I’m a full of energetic and fashion-minded . sometimes i prefer to staying alone, reading, listening to music, but i am not feel lonely, i like to chat with my classmates, almost talk everything ,my favorite sport is badminton,,and sometimes drawing pictures or surf online. through college life,i learn how to balance between study and entertainment. by the way, i was the president of our school’s dress cultural exchange association. i had a few glorious memory on fashion design. that is my pride.